Friday, May 12, 2017

Florida Vacation 2017

We used our tax refund money and booked an impromptu vacation to Florida to stay at Grandma Reggie's place.  The first couple of days were a little cool - upper 60s/low 70s - but that didn't stop the boys from playing on the beach and in the sand.  The rest of the week was warm - mid 80s - and gave us lots of opportunity to swim in the ocean, the pool at the condo, or the town pool.  With swimming 2-3 times a day the boys have both become two little fish.  Even Parker swims by himself chasing around big brother or chasing after a water toy.  Now if we can get them past the cold lake water we'll have two little fish in Maine this summer too.

When they weren't swimming we were still busy.  We went out to dinner at the new Crabby Bill's for Parker's birthday.  Another day we caught the Captain Memo pirate ship ride.  On that ride the boys are given pirate squirt guns and have a shoot out.  They also got pirate mustaches, played games, and had a pirate dance party.  Another day Daddy and Brady took a ride on the Sea Screamer.  Unlike what the name suggests, it no longer does high speed rides, but rather the wake attracts dolphins and they get quite the dolphin show off the back.  And Mommy got to fly an ultralight overlooking Clearwater, the beaches, and even a shipwreck.

After spending the last 3 months in Mass, Grandma Reggie was happy to be home, see Jeff, and enjoy the warm weather.  We know she looks forward to getting back there soon!

From the airport to the beach in less than an hour

Breakfast on the condo balcony

Spider man scaled it




Captain Memo's Pirate Ship adventures


Brady can swim dog paddle and on his back!

Hulkamania 2017


Building canals on the beach

Parker can swim dog paddle!

Sky surfers ultralight, it's easier than a bike!


The boys playing water soccer




Sea Screamer ride and dolphin show

Brady fed the pelican

And a few bonus videos where still photos just don't do it justice: