Let's see how many posts it takes me to update everyone on our annual trip to Florida this past February. I must say, despite it being 5 in the morning, these kids are quite excited to go!
Sadly, Jordan's grandma passed away just days before we left to go to Florida. So when we arrived, we had just enough time to take the kids to a nearby park with grandma and papa before they flew home for the funeral. We made sure to enjoy our short time with them till they came back.
Spent our first night enjoying the sunset.
And more days at the beach! :)
A Florida trip isn't complete without checking out the alligator by Sharky's.
Went for a hike while the kids played follow the leader. They loved it until it started drizzling. Then the downpour started. We had to find shelter under a tree (no lightning, so we were good!) until it stopped and then made the slow trek back to the car. I think they're playing Simon Says in the last two photos.
More beach time! As you can see, the kids and parents had very different ideas on how warm it was outside.
Kayla and her sand castle with shell decorations
Colin got cold and tired after awhile so we made him a nice nap spot with sand blanket. I think he actually did fall asleep for a few minutes too!
Annual trip to the Bumpy Bumpy Slide park
We took the kids camping at a local county park just south of Tampa. Went on a nature hike and Kayla read all the nature signs for us! Colin chased his shadow.
Visited the fort, played on the beach (of course!), and walked out to the pier.
Eating dinner at our campsite. And yes, our campsite went directly to the gulf which might just make it the best campsite ever!
