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Walking On Sunshine

January 21, 2010 By Carole

As you may have surmised from yesterday’s post, I spent the past few days in Florida. Dale and I made a quick trip down to visit his son Brant, daughter-in-law Heather and granddaughter, Ambrynn last weekend. Like any good vacation, we crammed a lot into a short amount of time.

Dale the Pirate and Ambrynn the Mermaid

We visited shopping areas like Fisherman’s Wharf in Punta Gorda. I found some cool Jimmy Buffett themed Tervis glasses but I didn’t buy them and opted to try and find them online instead. It was fun to walk around in summer clothes, sightseeing and shopping.

Ambrynn by the ocean

Of course we went to the beach. Ambrynn played in the sand while Heather and I chatted.

Shark Teeth

And Dale and Brant hunted for shark’s teeth. Dale and I found 11 between the two of us. Brant found 50. I think he spends too much time doing this!

Roseate Spoonbill

We went to Sanibel and visited the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge. We saw lots and lots of birds, including this Roseate Spoonbill. I saw some telephotos lenses that I truly envied and I wish I had thought to rent one before we went on this trip. Next time I will, that’s a certainty.

Sanibel Island Beach

While on Sanibel we had lunch at the famous Bubble Room and then went to the beach and searched for shells. The tide wasn’t cooperating so we only found 1 unbroken shell but it was beautiful and warm and a good excuse to walk the beach. I studied a few of Brant’s books on Florida shells when we went back to the house and I’ve got some ideas on how to do this better next time, too.

Palm Trees on Sanibel

Naturally, I took lots of photos. Photos of palm trees and sunsets. Photos of birds and fish.

Julius Family South small size

And photos of my family. As beautiful as the photos of the flora and fauna, this one is my favorite. All of us together in the warm sunshine. I miss them already.

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  1. Judy says

    January 21, 2010 at 6:40 am

    Sounds perfect ….sun….warmth..and NO SNOW!!

  2. Nora says

    January 21, 2010 at 6:42 am

    Oh, lovely!! What a nice family shot. As soon as you said “Sanibel” I wondered if you had gone to the Bubble Room. I have been to that refuge, as well.

    Glad you got away for a few days!

  3. Julie says

    January 21, 2010 at 7:09 am

    Beautiful pictures, Carole, especially the lovely family photo! I’m glad you had a nice time.

  4. Kate says

    January 21, 2010 at 7:27 am

    Wow… Ambrynn is growing up fast! Glad you are finding lots of time to get down to see them. 🙂

  5. margene says

    January 21, 2010 at 7:47 am

    Such a beautiful place to be with beautiful people. Sand, sun, sand, sun…ahhhh.

  6. Kathy says

    January 21, 2010 at 7:53 am

    How fun!! Ambrynn is so big!

  7. jill says

    January 21, 2010 at 8:01 am

    Beautiful family shot. How wonderful to not only see the ocean and sunshine, but to be there with family.

  8. Donna says

    January 21, 2010 at 8:04 am

    Ha ha – my parents were down in Punta Gorda at their house for the long weekend too! Looks like you had a nice time. I can’t believe how much Ambrynn looks like Dale as she gets older!

  9. Kim says

    January 21, 2010 at 8:13 am

    I love the family picture! Ambrynn is getting SO big! What a treat for you and Dale this midwinter trip. 🙂

  10. Beth says

    January 21, 2010 at 8:29 am

    That is such a wonderful photo of you all! And Ambrynn looks so tall and grown up!

  11. Jo-Ann says

    January 21, 2010 at 9:39 am

    Sounds like an awesome trip 🙂 So glad you had fun! Love all the sunshine & palm tree pictures, but the best of all is the sun shining out from your face & Dale’s face in the family shot!!

  12. Cheryl S. says

    January 21, 2010 at 10:36 am

    That must have been a wonderful trip. I’m afraid Las Vegas is going to be the best I can do for a little while.

  13. blogless sharon says

    January 21, 2010 at 11:42 am

    I’m so happy for you. Glad you had a wonderful visit.

  14. Cookie says

    January 21, 2010 at 11:42 am

    She has gotten so big! I’m so glad you and Dale were able to visit them. Wonderful timing weather-wise, I’m thinking. Lovely photos as usual.

  15. Hillary says

    January 21, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    All the pictures are lovely but the family photo is the best. How nice that you and Dale were able to have such a lovely vacation.

  16. Vicki says

    January 21, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    Wonderful photos. That one of Ambrynn is especially nice. What a beautiful girl — I can’t believe how big she is getting!

  17. Patty says

    January 21, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    My favorite vacation as a family was spent on Sanibel with some Red Sox spring training on the side. What a wonderful part of the world. Nice family shot Carole!

  18. Doris says

    January 21, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    Great pictures! That area is so nice.

  19. Karen says

    January 21, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    What a wonderful family–and the photographs show the fun you all had. It’s always sad saying good-bye, though. What a pretty girl Ambrynn is–and she has a pretty name, too!

  20. Laurie says

    January 21, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    Great time! You missed the Weather here.

  21. Sara says

    January 21, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Glad you had a great time…Ambrynn has really grown up since she moved there!

  22. Manise says

    January 22, 2010 at 1:20 am

    Glad you had good weather. Ambrynn has grown so much! Collecting shark’s teeth is fun and addicting!

  23. kathy b says

    January 22, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Ahhhhh. Perfect images for me.
    We are going to the area later in the Chicago winter.
    I have never been.
    THanks for the wildlife and bubble room tips. Will
    check them out

  24. Kathleen says

    January 22, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Ah, memories of Sanibel, the refuge, my first experience with Red Velvet Cake at the Bubble Room. We used to stay on Captiva for Spring Break when I was in high school – thanks for the trip down memory lane! Looks like you all had a lovely time.

  25. elizabeth says

    January 22, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    What a cute family!

  26. Geri says

    January 23, 2010 at 7:48 am

    Oh! I love Sanibel! We visited last winter. This winter were stuck in N.E. nursing my husbands ankle replacement. Maybe next year!

  27. JessaLu says

    January 24, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    Sounds (and looks) like a wonderful time! I think you guys were within miles of R’s Dad, too!

  28. Teyani says

    January 25, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    what a lovely time you had! I am delighted for you that you got to see them all, and I send a big ((hug)) of understanding about missing them!
    my, how grown up Ambrynn has gotten. She’s adorable!
    great photo of all of you!!!

  29. Leslie says

    January 26, 2010 at 9:27 am

    Oh, how fun! Your little Ambrynn isn’t so little anymore!

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