Sunny Florida-yes, warm Florida-no

We had a wonderful time in Florida. The weather was around 60 degrees each day, but the sun did shine so no complaints here. The boys had fun playing on the beach the first day while it was still warm. I was so determined to get them back to the beach. The next afternoon we went was so windy we ended up staying up on the playground area where they quickly found the sand volleyball courts. This was the only area the sun was shining so we brought out the beach chairs and let the boys play in the sand on the courts. At first we had some strange looks, but by the time we left the idea caught on and there were others that joined us. Can't wait to be back in six weeks.

D really wanted to swim, but I thought the water (and the air) where a little too cold.

C's first time to the beach and he hit the sand running...right into the water. We had to hold him back. He loved the sand and being at the beach. This picture says "pure joy" and that moment will be with me forever.

Our set up at the sand volleyball court. Hey, when you're handed lemons....make lemonade.

This man is a little ice cream thief. He managed to take the one we were "sharing" and Grandma's.

The last day was by far the coldest so we spent it indoors at the Naples Conservancy. A wonderful place for our very inquisitive and science centered young man. He had his own personal tour guide (John) who took to D and loved showing him around. Here he is touching a snake. One of my favorite things about D is that he does not hesitate to jump right in. Here he joined a 1st grade class on a tour and was asking and answering questions with the seven year olds. How we knew that a glass bottle would never break down in the ocean is beyond me.