More Florida Fun

sharp shooter

Lunch at Hook's, one of the two restaurants on the property

The community drum circle

catching the beat

making some noise

a new kind of hula dancer

pigtailed cuties

Mimi and Grandpa are here!

getting ready to launch

blast off!

Our playful manatee friends

The manatees have really been showing off the last few days,
and we have spent many happy hours watching them.

"As you can see, there is nothing in the hat."
(from the magic act in Max and Weston's variety show)

Ruskin Drive-In has been in continuous operation since 1952

So excited to see "How to Train Your Dragon 2"
and to have their first drive-in experience

air boat ride on Lake Panasoffkee

blocking out the noise

a baby gator in the wild

Mama, protecting her nest

Max really loved getting to hold a baby gator

a "just-my-size" gator for Clay

Weston was a little unsure
(And, Ruth just flat-out wasn't interested!)