Day 1

Anna Maria Island

....what a beautiful day at the beach. The weather was amazing! We woke up this morning and headed to the gulf side. We drove right by the busy beach and headed to our favorite spot from last year. Tons of parking spots close to the beach, restrooms, and a park! We had a great time playing in the sand, at the park, and in the water!! (I avoided the water...it was cold!)

Austin throwing shellsKatelynn making sandcastles

loving the beach!

Grandpa Steve, Austin, Katelynn, and Craig playing keep away!
(Craig and Katelynn ventured WAY out in the water!)

playing in the waves!

The Lucky Pelican Bistro.....AWESOME!! We enjoyed eating our supper outside...with no bugs....we had a lot of fun food: fish tacos, clam quesadillas, smoked salmon trout spread with bread. The kids had hot dogs, chicken fingers, and the waiter suggested smoothies with whipped cream!! The homemade potato chips were a treat!!

Austin ate about 3 pads of plain butter! gross! I think his Daddy used to do the same thing!

Katelynn and Grandpa Steve after supper!

I ended the night getting our weekly supplies at Walmart....I guess Walmarts are just as busy in Florida as they are in Fargo....the check-out lines were outrageous! We went earlier today for a quick beach supply stop and that wasn't too bad...tonight, a different story! Glad that is done!

What a great day! Twins game tomorrow!