Dinner for two

While Dad was away we enjoyed our dinners along the canal of our place.

Chilly pool at Theater of the Sea

But Grace still played in it while three iguanas lurked in the mangroves.

Hugs for Gracie

She volunteered and got a sloppy wet hug from this sea lion:)

Sea lion show

Another set of tricks and behaviors enjoyed by us.

Bottomless boat ride

And the dolphins jumped around us:)

Kiss kiss Kona

Kona was Grace's favorite dolphin. A female in her 30's.

Tickle tickle!

Signalling Toby

Grace gave hand signals for the dolphins to respond.

Dolphin show

The acrobatics were impressive and their singing was new to us too.

Colorful parrots

Grace enjoyed looking at all their colorful feathers but didn't appreciate their screeching!

Sunday beach day

Took the afternoon to hang out at Anne's public beach - throwing sand fight, splashing water fight and even a game of tag was had.

Sunset celebration

And hanging out with our friend Vicki. Such a lively spot and a must see. Too dark to take any more pictures though :(

Southernmost point in US

90 miles to Cuba and one day we will get there! I remember another sign stating "walmart 130 miles" how odd that had to be stated;)

Splashing around

In Key West in the Atlantic. Grace was hesitant but once a wave crashed on her she took off her dress and jumped in! Thanks to Mike for being such a fun Dad:)

Key West MM 1

It's a dark pic but we had no choice other than this. We came we saw we played:)

Good times

With Jesse - beaching, snorkeling, drinking, sunning... Ah the life

Fishing off the dock

Near the ocean...she'll be sittin when the evening comes...

Snorkeling at Harry Harris

This beach has a tidal pool great for kids and it's easy for grace to make friends so the day was fulfilling.

Starting school

And Grace can ride her bike there. That is if she's up in time!

Swinging

Like two silly monkeys!

Everglades hostel

And we're back! Grace just had to try out the natural pond again. It was quite chilly!

Up up and a lighthouse

What a view!

Ocean inn and suites

We are SO grateful to this hotel!!!

St Simon's Island

Playing against the tide

Soaking up the rays - finally!

Yea for Fred-we miss you!

BAL Harbor

Thanks Kathy for getting us out downtown!

Bed of nails

Its all about weight distribution !

Science center in BAL

Good times discovering with Stephen

Thnx for visiting Jesse !

We loved sharing Christmas Eve with you;)

Profile

They look scarily alike!!

Family looking on

And enjoying the excitement

Dollhouse furniture

Now she can take it all to go in Santa's portable dollhouse

Opening presents

Mammy!

Gracie loving up on Christmas morning

Checking out the iPhone

With Uncle John - grace loves the Tom the Cat App

Family visits

Uncle Oscar gives squeezey hugs

Christmas starts:)

Thanks out to Grace's Godparents for a lovely night with memorable food and friends

Happy Birthday!

Mike loved receiving Parcheese

Cruizn with Carter

These two kiddos always get along!

Ella!

We miss you lil cutie!

Fulton visit

Ryan and Gracie snuggling. So cute

Soap soap soap

Yea for home made soap. We had so much fun and learned a lot of soap making.

Train ride

It's so funny to see a six year old riding these toddler trains!

Tree topper time

It's tradition! Mike is holding Gracie to put the angel on but I don't know how many more years he'll be able to.

Oh Christmas tree:)

It was an adventure finding trees this year. They're all so large we had to find the smaller ones.

Ellie's birthday!

And so winter begins in Garrett County