Last week we all took off. Sailor and I headed to Florida with Nana, Pop and Pam while Joe fished all week in Alabama! Every year at some point we try to go to my grandparents home in Venice, Florida. This, unfortunately, could possibly have been Sailor's first and last trip there. Granny Fran and Granddaddy are planning to try to sell their place they have snowbirded for the past 15 winters:( We absolutely love the area and will probably continue to go there after they sell but will unfortunately have to pay for a place to stay. It is so unique because there are several beaches within minutes that are so fun and different that we have trouble deciding where to go next. Siesta Key, beautiful white cool sand and a view for miles. Casperson, undeveloped natural scenery and the sharks tooth capital! Nokomis, shelly sand, guaranteed dolphins and fishing jetty. Last, but not least, Boca Grande, an upscale island, tarpon fishing capital, iguanas, manatees, Banyan trees and frequented by posh celebrities. This year it just so happened that while we where on Gasparilla island and Boca Grande there was a huge celebrity flock! Two CEO's of big companies were getting married, Sara Blakely and Jesse Itzler. We were able to see all the preliminary activities and the $250 thousand tent, yes, tent that took 2 weeks to build. We were told on the island the wedding cost was $5 million! Although we were only able to catch glimpses of some stars, it was fun driving around wondering who we would see next!
Waiting patiently...Sailor was great on the plane. She slept the entire trip both ways!
Nothing like napping on the beach!
We usually only find great shark's teeth on Casperson Beach but this year we found 2 beautiful star fish!
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Just a little windy...We loved to watch Pam and her umbrella difficulties!
The Gaspirilla Inn, sight of the crazy expensive wedding. 
Pop and Sailor
Sailor at Sharky's at the Pier wearing her cute, pillowcase dress made personally for her by her talented aunt Heather!
The broken pier at Boca Grande
Sailor found, and demolished, someone's sand castle on Siesta Key beach!
Nana and Sailor
Enjoying my daily nap on the beach!
Just watching the waves!
Playing with friends!
Sailor even got a surprise visit from her Granny Wanda who drove up from Fort Myers to play on the Beach for a few hours
Dancing on the Beach while listening to a guitar player!
I love the birds, they are everywhere!
We had a wonderful trip, thank you Nana, Pop and Pam for inviting us. Thank you Granny Fran and Granddaddy for all of the wonderful memories we have made going to your house. I am so glad Sailor got to go and experience this great little piece of paradise!
8 comments:
Those pictures are so great! I love the ones of her looking out the window at the airport. All the beach pictures made me wish so much that I had been there with you. Sailor and the boys would have had so much fun together. You didn't tell me about her wearing her pillow case dress. I'm so glad it fits! We will definitely have to make plans for a place next summer if Granny Fran and Granddaddy sell their place, but for now, I really don't want to think about it.
Love all the pics. Looks like you all had a great time.
Nikki, those pictures are great! I hope to be able to get some pics of Connor on the beach sometime soon. He has still never really had a beach experience. However he hates the sand, so I dont know how enjoyable it would be for us. I love the pillowcase dress that Heather made! I have seen them. You guys look like you had such a great time and that is great that Sailor got to experience your grandparents place. Great memories I am sure.
What an incredible trip! Sooooo jealous! The pics are great and I'm so glad that Sailor loves the beach!
Your camera takes great pictures! What kind is it?
Ok, the other comment is that I think your family should go in to purchase this house and make sure that your family continues to have a place to vacation! It probably wouldn't be hard to rent it out and make some money back!
And, Sailor's paisley suit and hat are absolutely adorable! Makes me want a girl... for a moment! ha.
Sailor looks so adorable playing in the sand in these pictures. Looks like you all had a great time!
Those pictures are amazing! I am glad to hear that she did well on the plane- we have got to travel soon or else!! Her beach outfits were too cute and she was adorable!
I love all of Sailor's swimsuits! Amanda
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