Spring Break in Florida

 This year we went down to Florida again for Spring Break but we wised up and rented a beach house instead of camping. While I like camping, there were plenty of reasons all week to be grateful for our house. We stayed with two other families from our ward and their adorable daughters who provided Henry with hours of fun and entertainment. Our house wasn't right on the beach but it was a quick walk or even quicker drive. Henry loved the beach as always and luckily the water was way too cold to be a real temptation.

 Sticks, sand and rocks were enough to keep him occupied. The weather on our trip was on the chilly side so we didn't spend as much time on the beach as last year. We braved it as long as we could and then would happily return to our house and warm showers.

 Seriously, just give this kid a stick and he is all good.

 We weren't staying in the state park like last year but were able to snag a parking/day pass to drive in for free and enjoy the playground.

 One day we drove to Panama City Beach and got the warm beach weather we were hoping for. And by we, I mean Henry and I. It was still crazy windy but was at least pleasant. I found this awesome dinosaur sand mold in the $1 area of Target. Steve and Henry put it together.

 In the rocks of the jetty there was a family of raccoons who quickly came out after we set up our beach stuff. They were constantly trying to get close to food. Throwing sand in their faces got them to back off but it still freaked me out especially when Henry thought he could throw sand at them too.

 Henry enjoyed throwing sand into the water for at least an hour. So easy to entertain.

 This pretty much sums up both our beach mentalities. Steve: sweatshirt and "get me out of here" style. Beckie: big hat and ready for sun. P.S. the side braid is the perfect sun hat hair style. Buns and ponytails just get in the way and hair down is too hot.

 Big rocks! All his cargo pockets were full after every walk we took.

Even though it was mostly windy and cold, we managed to have a great time going for walks, eating ice cream, playing on the beach all bundled up and being together.