It doesn't get much better than this!!! Steve, Erin, Niko and Addison spent the last week on board. Every 80 degree, blue sky day was filled with adventures. We saw dolphins, manatees, pelicans gulping down fish, peacocks, ibis, cranes, egrets and a huge hermit crab. We jumped in waves, rolled in the sand, had picnics, went on a dingy ride, swam in the pool, put feet in the hot tub, took adventure walks, read about pirates, visited a drum circle as the sun set, and had a day trip on the boat. It doesn't take a lot to make four year olds deliriously happy! Six people on a 48 foot boat for seven days could spell disaster, but not this time....everyone relaxed, enjoyed one another and had fun! We were thrilled to be with our family and have them experience our new life. They quickly saw why we love this part of the world and our simple lifestyle. Most important, they want to come again....
Gotta smile -- we're lovin the ride!
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| They are finally here! |
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| A daily activity - swimming in the pool. |
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| Another daily activity! |
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| Siesta Key drum circle. |
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| With belly dancers! |
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| Great Grandma Fran gets a surprise visit. |
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| Grandpa is awakened from his nap with a salty sandy kiss. |
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| Steve and Erin begin every day with a run or tennis match -- over achievers! |
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| Looking for critters in the bay. |
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| Niko trying to master the frisbee. |
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| Done with lunch. Time to hop in the dingy and head for home. |
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| Mr. Perpetual Motion |
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| Addison helps Grandpa drive the boat. |
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| Another picnic -- biggest challenge is keeping the sand out of the sandwiches.... |
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| Say it isn't so ----- the week is over. |
We had so much fun! We can't wait for another visit!
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