Monday, November 10, 2008

Sanibel Island vacation

We recently enjoyed a relaxing week in Sanibel Island, Florida, with Ryan's parents and brother Kevin. The boys truly loved the beach, even more than the pool. That was a good thing, as Florida had a cold front come through while we were there. It was too cold to get in the pool for a few days, but the beach was just fine. Some of the highlights of the trip included daily tennis for the guys, riding bikes all over the island with the boys in baby seats on the back of them, another great crab feast for Gary's birthday dinner, running on the beach, a delightful happy hour and hors d'oeuvres at the best restaurant on the island, the Thistle Lodge, and having wonderful family time with everyone! Oh, and watching our boys play happily on the beach (and eat a lot of sand, in Wyatt's case) was such a special thing for Ryan and me. Thanks, Gary, Cathy, and Kev for a fun trip!
Austin thoroughly enjoying the sand.
Gary, showing off the beautiful blue crabs we feasted upon for his birthday dinner.
Our family, minus Austin, before our Thistle Lodge happy hour. Austin is going through a phase of running in the opposite direction and sometimes having a tantrum whenever anyone tries to take his picture...much to my dismay!
Kevin, Gary, Austin (looking away, of course), and Cathy after our great time at the Thistle Lodge.
Wyatt, playing while ingesting copious amounts of sand, on the beach.
Hey, look at this happy guy! I actually got a good picture of him running on the beach because he was so distracted. He had been chasing seagulls (as he saw uncle Kevin do), and then told us he was "going for a run on the beach," which Ryan and I had done.
Another family picture without Austin. :(
Cute! Austin got some tennis lessons from Daddy.
Tennis time for the boys. This was a daily thing, and I know they all had a blast.

2 comments:

Krisha Brooks said...

Those are some precious photos! I can't believe how much Wyatt is looking like his mommy. :) What a wonderful trip!

Dan said...

Great pics. The beach is awesome. Next time, just pick up Austin and it'll be fun to have the screaming kid in the picture. I think since Londy has been home we have 2 pictures with all 4 kids looking the same direction...

Merry Christmas...
Dan