FL's smallest beach

Right down the road from us too!

Personalized watercraft

Mike built this in one day for Grace to try out and the canal is the perfect calm watered area.

Exploring FL

Taking a self guided walking tour thru hammocks

Ocean sunset

And Grace will push n pull us in the boat at low tide too!

Sailing into

The sunset and loving it:)

Lil red caboose

We think of our friend, Ina when we see cabooses.

Canal fun

Grace enjoys swimming in the water every day it's hot.

Captain mike sailing to Tavernier Key

In the canal

And now we are ready to sail!

Testing the boat's strength

Mike almost has the boat ready to sail.

Slides galore

Festival fun

Jumping and shooting hoops

Jellyfish

Hanging out in the canal and they remind us of those balloonies.

Boat rides

How classic are these?!

Playtime

In Islamorada we found a small park to hang a bit.

"Pear"

Grace pulled this leaf outta the canal and named it.

Rescued turtles

Are among the wildlife at Theater of the Sea

Theater of the Sea

Grace's big day of meeting the dolphins arrived with great enthusias

Sailing adventure

Mike took a three night sailing excursion in the Everglades on this 21' sailboat.

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!