9.21.2011

Sun, Sand, and Great Friends

A few days at the beach were just what we needed after the chaos summer always brings. Last week we went to Anna Maria Island and met up with some good friends for a joint family vacation. We had an incredible few days of rest, sunshine, great food, good conversations and play time with the kids.

I am so disappointed that our beach vacation is over. So sad.


The weather was beautiful and the kids loved the beach and pool. Our rooms were perfect and I took an obscene amount of pictures. All of which you are about to see.

Take a deep breath and brace yourself, there are a lot of pictures. But with such cute kids it's hard to narrow down :)

The highly recommended accommodations: The Tortuga Inn




Day One: Pool time and Dinner at the Gulf Drive Cafe

Carver's new flotation device-- we were pleased with it, not sure he was...

Carver's best friend, Whitney (17 months old)


We ate here 3 times in four days...good food, right on the water, and about a 5 minute walk from our hotel. (Thanks to Megan for the recommendation!)


He can make anything a toy...



Day two we spent the morning on the beach, ate lunch in our room, and headed out for dinner at Eat Here-- my favorite restaurant of the week and another Megan recommendation.


Court and Whitney


Darin and Courtney





He gets into everything.

Heading out to dinner. After seeing Whitney in her hat all day (and stealing it some), Carver decided that he wanted to wear his hat--even to dinner. He also refused to wear any shoes except his Crocs.
At Eat Here for dinner. The kids did so well siting next to each other. They shared snacks, drinks, utensils, etc.

Shrimp Tacos!


We ended Monday night with ice cream and then headed back to put the kiddos to bed.

Stay tuned for pics and stories from our next days at the beach!

3 comments:

  1. Looks like y'all had a blast! As much as you didn't want to leave, I'm glad your back!

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  2. Great pictures and great times, I'm sure. I can't wait to go there sometime. Everyone looks wonderful.

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