Florida

We just returned from a very last minute but wonderful trip to Florida! We had a free place to stay (thanks, Aunt Alice & Uncle John!!!) and decided to take advantage of Justin's "time off." It was a wonderful, relaxing, and refreshing time for our family. It was great to get away and do what we could to take our minds off the stresses of life. (That is, until someone would say to us, "Where are you from?" and the inevitable "What do you do?" That question got old fast for Justin..) :)

Anyway, here are some photo highlights of our time!

Claire loved all of the birds and dogs! We went on walks everyday and saw lots of dogs. Usually the owner would stop so Claire could get a good look (she even got a kiss from one of the dogs!) and when they would leave to start walking again, she would cry! I don't know where this dog-obsessed girl came from!! :)

The beach was a highlight for us! Claire loved exploring the sand and couldn't resist taking a little taste. Eww!

We spent our last afternoon exploring a nature preserve. This sign was the first thing we saw as we started out walk. Luckily, we didn't see any crocs or alligators!!

Sanibel Island

Such a great trip!!! Now we're back to reality and Iowa has welcomed us back with more snow! Winter can't end soon enough!