Florida Spring Break

In March we enjoyed a wonderful week on the beach in Florida.  Besides playing in the ocean (and pool), we also visited several theme park tourist attractions and had several days of visiting with Mimi.  The kids did great and Luke especially did great on the long plane ride to and from Florida.

Luke works on his sand castle... not sure if he's building or knocking down?

Maddie takes a break from splashing in the ocean for a quick photo

Hurry and take the picture, Mom... we want to play in the sand

Dad and Luke find sea shells in the surf (say that 5 times fast!)

Luke runs to rinse the sand castle bucket

Maddie enjoys a roller coaster ride at Busch Gardens

Family photo at Busch Gardens

Luke in Sesame Street Safari at Busch Gardens

Luke, Maddie, and Dad stop to watch lizards along the walkway

Mom with kids

Big sister rides with Luke - his first ride without Mom or Dad!

Luke enjoys (we think) a ride

Maddie gives Luke some love at lunch

Maddie helps us navigate through the park with her excellent map reading skills

Luke really liked these flamingos

Maddie and Luke rest on a bench

Maddie poses in front of the Giraffe Garden

Maddie does her best Pharoah imitation!

Water ride - warning you might get wet!

Luke and Dad after splashing in kids area

This photo is too cute!

Mimi and Maddie enjoy the beach

Family fun on the beach

Mimi with Dad and grandkids

Luke gives seashell to Mimi

Luke celebrates the setting sun by tossing sand into the air (and into his hair)

Maddie and Mimi enjoy dinner

Enjoying a night of putt-putt golf

Luke seems confused, but Mom and Maddie enjoy the evening at the putt-putt golf course

A visit to the aquarium to see "Winter"

Luke loved watching the fish at the aquarium

Winter gets ready for some therapy training

Winter uses "noodles" to float with her prosthetic tail

Sunglasses required

Luke laughs on the balcony

Maddie and Luke enjoy sunset on our last night in Florida