The Beach!!!

We went to Florida to see my sister and brother in law (Aunt Carrie and Uncle Josh) for a few days.  It was the first time the kids had every been to the beach and THEY LOVED IT!  We had a great time playing, eating, and just hanging out.  They kids built their first sand castle, swam in the ocean (on the bay and gulf sides) and got to visit Uncle Josh at work and see the airplanes he flies.  Will thought that was REALLY cool and asked Josh what all 1000 buttons did.  :)  Thanks Carrie and Josh for letting us invade your house for a few days!

Playing on the Bay Side.  There was a red flag warning, so we opted for the calmer bay.  The kids loved it - the water was calm, shallow, and they ran in and out about a million times.

At Flounder's for dinner.  A bar on the beach with a playground, lots of tourist and Will's first Shirley Temple.  It was perfect!

Maddie having an after dinner drink with the boys back at the house!

Day 2 of the beach - on the gulf side.  I took fewer pictures this day - bigger waves equal chasing kids more than relaxing and taking pics.  Still so much fun!

Maddie and Daddy on the plane ride home.  We were all worn out, but totally worth it!