Vacation 2011 - Indian Shores, FL

Some vacation photos during our week in Indian Shores, FL. We enjoyed some tasty food, relaxation and beautiful views. Some of the things we saw in the ocean ...group of stingray each day that went up and down the shore, dolphins in the distance, Dave saw a small shark while collecting seashells. The vacation did prove to be a challenge in some ways...a TON of luggage/carry-ons etc. Carter only wanting to be walked around (I need a chiropractor), finding a variety of foods that aren't fried for our picky eater, Ethan and Carter going through a MAJOR "mommy phase". But, we definitely enjoyed our time away from work (oh wait...Dave did have to make a phone call and do a little work on vacation - ugh) and quality time as a family.

Other little tidbits..

C - now waving 'hi' and saying 'ba ba' for bottle. He's also sometimes said 'ma ma' - usually when he's just in despair and really needs me (grin).
E - finished preschool class the Tuesday before we left for vacation. I was teary-eyed reading the nice little cards that the high school kids wrote to him. He's a very special boy and it showed in all the comments.

Our last sunset

St. Petersburg Pier

He just looked so grown up to me here, we had to take a pic..happy when waking

Family pic outside the Children's Museum

Driving the fire truck @ the Museum

Ethan's photography skills @ the Botanical Gardens

One of my favorite pics - captures him running along the ocean. :)

His first HUGE shell find