There is one big problem with this: I don't do cold. I love Florida because it is hot. Often. But thankfully, winter seems to have slowly faded, and for the last 2 weeks the weather has been showing a glimmer of the glorious summer ahead.
So today, without a cloud in the sky, I headed to the beach with some friends to celebrate the end of winter.
So long winter.... hello toes in the sand!
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(Linzy was so excited winter is gone, she did cartwheels!)
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We wanted to kick-off our celebration with a toast... but Gulf-coast beaches have a law that it is illegal to have alcohol on the beach. So in our ever-so-brilliant state, Rebecca disguised the sangria in a Zephyrhills bottle. Totally can't tell, right?
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The day was pretty much perfect. We read books and magazines. Watched dolphins do flips and attempted some skimboarding. And of course, built the customary sea turtle sand castle.
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Some of the scenery was just breath taking... and some not so much. But all in all, it was a great "Welcome Summer" kick-off party.
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Those are great pictures! And yay for you guys for giving that no-drinking law a big ol' middle finger and having sangria anyway! That law needs to be revoked!
ReplyDeleteThanks SVB. I am learning a lot about my camera in class... and I am trying to take it everywhere so I can 'practice.' Watch out at work, haha.
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