Our much anticipated vacation to Sanibel Island with Nanny and Papa proved to be just the break we needed from this long Minnesota winter. Though the weather was less than ideal, it was such a relief to trade jackets and boots for t-shirts and sandals.
We started our mornings searching for shells on the beach followed by a trip to the playground in town. By late afternoon the sun had warmed the air and we trekked down the boardwalk to the beach. The waves crashing into the shore were a bit intimidating at first but your bravery surged by the end of the week and you took your first swim in the ocean! We spent a couple afternoons in the pool where your infectious giggle gained attention of a couple of older kids. Your kind and playful demeanor sure attract friends quickly!
Other highlights of our Sanibel trip included a Twins spring training game (you and I spent innings 3 - 9 napping under palm trees in the plaza), celebrating your second birthday (wow! I am so proud of my amazing daughter), and a trip to the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge (this adventure was notable for the lack of wildlife we saw as we wound our way through the park but we had some good laughs nonetheless).
A little family reprieve from the cold and snowy winter!
We celebrated your second birthday with cake and ice cream. More parties to follow when we return to Minnesota.
The highpoint of the Twins' spring training game was your post stroller nap popcorn snack.
Thanks for a fantastic time Sanibel Island. Perhaps will visit again some day.
