Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Anna Maria Island

Last week we got to spend a full, glorious week on Anna Maria Island in Florida.  It's about an hour west of Tampa, between Clearwater and Sarasota.  It's stunning.


There are so many adorable houses and condos to rent that are on or just a minute's walk from the beach.  It's very family friendly, small, and just lovely.  I totally recommend going.  Southwest always has good fares to Tampa you know... and it's non-stop from Austin. :)  Who wants to go next week??

I've been telling people I'm in Florida withdrawal.  Seriously.

Her first look at the ocean on our first evening there.

Tatum had a blast.  She was Gramma's little shadow and such a BEACH BUM.  She discovered the wonders of a tube and was parked out in the waves 90% of the time, "floatin".


I'll spare you the day by day details and let the pictures speak for themselves.  Just let it be known that we spent every morning at the beach, swam in the pool and ate lunch outside, relaxed/shopped during Tatum's nap time, and ate good food/ice cream or explored the island every night. 

 
 The house Zach and I stayed in at Siesta Key.  We spent a few nights away to celebrate our 5 year anniversary coming up in July.

  
Our Anna Maria house, or as Tatum called it, her "Florida House".
 

Saturday, June 26, 2010

We're Back!

We spent the last week in beautiful, sunny Florida on Anna Maria Island.  Because I'm too lazy to download all the pics tonight, here's a taste from my iphone...



I promise MANY more to come!

Friday, June 18, 2010

My Buddy

Tatum is my constant companion and she's turning into quite the helper.  Just in time!!

Here are some shots of all the "help" I get around the house and also some of our little buddy just being Bug.

 
 Helping with laundry...

Helping open the door

Helping love on Piper (or ride her like a horse until she lays over and gives up)

  
Tatum's first shower with Daddy

Here she told me she was "goin' to Austin".  I guess that when I actually put on REAL clothes and cute shoes I am usually heading to the big city.  She thought my tank was a dress.  So adorable!

And some of Tatum being Tatum...