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!)

Florida Fun

Ospreys guarding their nest

One of our "pet" manatees

pure joy

pool football

Stick 'em up

warming up in the hot tub

One of our lovely pool areas

Cannonball!

Bombs away!

One of the sentinels of the marina

poolside pizza party

Noodle jumper

So much fun

floaties galore

Using their noodles

grillin' and chillin'

not a bad office view

headed across Tampa Bay into St. Petersburg

Tropicana Stadium

Taking in a Rays game

a Clay-sized corn dog

Popcorn in a cool helmet bowl

Am I blue? Yes, I'm blue.

Cotton Candy

A baseball game staple

sticky awesomeness

sleeping off the baseball game

New Digs

Home Sweet Florida Home

View from the living room balcony

We spent a good portion of the day watching the manatees from the patio.

Neighborhood rules

exploring the pier...

…and finding this friend

The resort's private beach

The marina, looking back toward our condo from the beach area

The kids were thrilled to find a playground on the premises

A little piece of paradise