Off to see the Dolphins

The weather was beautiful in Florida. Some high 70 degree days and a couple that actually felt hot. At least Chris was sweating a couple times. Lily enjoyed being out in the sun. One day we were lucky enough to hit Madera Beach before the crowds came out. Then we took a dolphin adventure trip with "Captain Larry" out of St. Johns pass. We got to see probably 20 dolphins as well as many nice houses from the water. We even saw a dolphin family with a baby. Lily shrieked with joy at the site of the baby.

Lily and Chris on the dolphin boat

Baby & mama dolphin (great picture thanks to Chris' diligent work)

Hollywood Lily & her dad on Madera Beach

Look how empty the beach was (ok maybe it was 9am)

Lily loves the idea of the beach,

but she always likes to be held in the water instead of going in herself

Trip to see the Manatees

There is a great state park in Homasassa, FL where you can see manatees and lots of other fun creatures. I think Lily loved the Flamingo's best.

Flamingo

Sand hill crane

Hippo

Manatee family giving kisses (we saw lots, probably 30 of them)

Lily showing Grandma & Papa the fish

Christmas in Florida

We had a fantastic time in Florida with Ron, Merry & Andy. One of Lily's favorite things turned out to be walking Andy every time she could.

Chris and Lily after much walking

Getting ready to walk Andy

Lily on the carousel at Disney Marketplace (she had a fun time and it was even free)

Lily enjoying the view at Disney

Lily and her new friend Ainsley playing babies & dress up all at the same time.

Christmas (pre-vacation)

A few pictures from our adventures before we left for Florida over the holidays. Lily had a wonderful time decorating sugar cookies with her dad. She even made it through five cookies or so. I think it was all the sprinkles she got to put on the cookies that kept her going.