Florida Vacation Day #3

This morning Cooper and Izzy were up with the sun, so instead of staying in bed and watching cartoons, I took them out to find some seashells.  They were curious why first thing in the morning is the best time to go shelling, but they soon realized how few people are up and about that early!

Check out the beautiful setting full moon!

These two!!

We found a bunch, but we're still looking for a full conch shell :). The one we found this morning had a hole in it.  

Cooper liked jumping the waves.

Cooper found a clam shell still connected together!  It was broken up but still connected.

Izzy was so excited to find a "writing shell."

After about an hour, we headed back up for pancakes and to put on swimsuits.

Then it was back to the beach for the morning.

Mr. Hollywood

Cooper and Izzy were so excited to go Boogie Boarding.  Mostly I think Cooper loved to say, "Boogie Board."  He probably said it fifty times before noon.

He wanted to give Izzy lessons.  You know, because he's pretty much an expert :)

Gosh, I could get used to this!  Especially on a Monday!

Mommy's beach buddy

Snacking on the beach is tricky with all that sand!

Izzy loved finding what she called butterfly shells, tiny shells connected to one another.  And she was very good at it!  I think it's her patience... Here is a pic of maybe half a dozen, I bet she found at least 20 before she was done!!

The foot sprayer is Carson's favorite thing.  He just stands there with it spraying his butt.  No smile, just serious as can be.  But I think he'd stand there all day!

Between lunch and naps, we played hide and go seek.  There are a lot of hiding places in this place, and Cooper and Izzy 

really get a kick out of it.  Cooper decided he wanted to record a tour of the condo: https://youtu.be/XRpUk1GeU20

After another afternoon of long naps, we headed to Clearwater for dinner.  We ate at a fun restaurant near the most amazing beach and were able to catch the sunset!

The beach was so wide!  And it looked like it went on forever.  We are definitely going back there one of the days this week!

Family sunset selfie

Races on the beach!  Izzy said, "Dad, you're losing again!"

My baby

Here it is!  He did NOT want to get down in the sand!

These two have been best buds since we left home!

Smootchies from the beach!

Izzy stopped and wanted this pic taken by the dolphin...  She even told me where to stand to take the photo!

When we got back to the condo, we went night swimming and had the pool to ourselves!  The kids really thought they were getting away with something :)

Tonight at bedtime, Izzy said her favorite part of the day was night swimming, and Cooper said his was getting wet :)

Tomorrow is sure to be another great day!