Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Longboat Key to My Heart

This weekend I was supposed to go camping.  It was going to be my first time.  I was turning 9 months old and I am a big guy who likes nature.  But, it was scheduled to rain.  So we didn't go camping.  Don't worry I did not cry (I only cry when I spill my milk and when I fall out of hammocks).  Instead this weekend, we reminisced about when I was only 8 months old and we went to the beach (another first).

Back near Memorial Day, Mom and Dad took me to see Aunt Mimi, Grandma, and Grandpa Sir in Florida.  We had a great time, I went swimming for the first time - it was like a big bath with lots of other people.  Only we wore clothes and there was no soap.
Mom and Dad make me wear a hat, shirt, and shorts in the pool.  They say I will burn, like a campfire.  I don't know what that means (haven't gone camping yet).  But little did they know, I still peed in the pool.  Several times.

Next they took me to the beach.  That was cool too.  It was like swimming only with with a rough entry ramp (they called it a beach) and lots of splashing (they called it waves). 


 Here I am playing on the beach, looking for shells.  For those that have never been to the beach, it does not taste good.  The sand is all scratchy in your mouth (and worse coming out).  But the water, MMMMMMMM.  So salty good.  Mom and Dad do not let me eat salt at home.  So I drank all the waves I could.

My favorite thing about vacation (other than the extra hugs) is that Mom and Dad let me stay up late every night!  Here I am way past my bedtime watching the sunset.  Yes, I go to sleep when the sun is still up.  I'm only 9 months old, phsheesh.   

 The next day I got to meet my Great Great Aunt D (she's on the right in the photo).  She really is that double great.
Also, congrats to my Aunt Stessie, she just got engaged.  I don't know what that means.  But my Dad said it meant he would buy me a suit next year.  Sweet, a suit!  I hope it is an Armani.

Like I said, I love vacations, especially ones to the beach.  Here I am again staying up super late.  I think we took this photos at 7:30 or 8pm.  Whew, I am a party animal.  While I am a tough guy, I'm impressed Mom and Dad are up this late.  I had a great time in Florida and can't wait to go back!

Plus, they even have swings in Florida!  How great a state it is!  Who knew.  Anyway, check out the rest of my Florida pics.