Longboat Key

Now that Nana and Papa have a FL place we knew we needed to take a week long winter vacation there! I took the boys in February and Jimmy met us halfway through the week. It was my first time flying solo with both and it went great! I checked our suitcases and carseats curbside and just had a purse and a carry on with activities for the boys!

After getting to our gate we decided we needed Pinkberry!

On the plane ready to color!

Watching Pinochio

View from one of the balconies

Sunset the first night

The next morning we went swimming but it was chilly! The water was only about 78 or 80 degrees and the air temp was in the low 70s! Brrrr!

We decided to go to the Mote Marine Museum since it is so close by. We saw lots of jellyfish

Wouldn't want to meet that guy in the water!

Looking at the sea turtles

Woke up from his nap and wanted to snuggle Nana

After dinner he insisted he was still hungry so he ate one of Nana's banana muffins she made. He loved them!

Sunrise

Off to the beach we went

The water was cold but these two still had fun digging and playing in the sand

Can't seem to get everyone looking and smiling at the same time

Jumping waves with Papa

Mom and I went for a walk one afternoon. Pushed Camden in the stroller and as soon as we got back I looked down and saw this! Was able to push him inside and in the bedroom so he could snooze for another 30 min or so before waking up.

Camden slept in the same room as me in a pack n play. In the morning when he woke up I would pull him up into bed with me to snuggle :)

The next day we went to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. They had a fun kids section and so many beautiful gardens to see. I want to go back one day when I'm not rushed with 2 little ones!

Running across the swinging bridge

Gorgeous banyan trees

One of the exhibits they had were all these gowns made entirely out of plants and flowers. So gorgeous!

Another afternoon at the beach :)

There is literally no one around!

Ready to go pick up daddy at the airport and go to dinner!

After dinner we stopped for ice cream

I constantly find pictures like this on my phone. Oh Camden!

We went to the South Florida Museum to see Snooty the manatee. I saw him when we used to come to Bradenton to visit Bea and Papa! Snooty is 67 years old! Unbelievable! He's been in the care of the museum since he was just 11 months old. He won't forage for food as others will. He's so spoiled he wants it handed directly to him!

Right now he has 2 other young manatees living with him while they get stronger and fatter and ready to return to the wild.

After watching Snooty eat we walked over to the pier for lunch

Later that afternoon Jackson worked on his invite list for his birthday party

And also his wish list

How quickly the sunset changes!

Another day, another beautiful sunset!

Camden loved his giraffe pillow in his pack n play!

Asleep on the way to the airport

Bye bye Longboat Key! Thanks Nana and Papa for such a great week! Can't wait to come back :)