Feb 2020 Bring us to the sun!

Feb 2020

Big girl is pulling her own suitcase!

Ahhh, worth the trip right here!

We shared a rental in north Clearwater Beach with Travis and crew.

The girl who loves princesses did NOT like princesses at Disney.

Yum.

One of a few rides we went on.

Hanging out by Gaston's Pub.

The parade was really cool.

Five hours was enough for this crew. Back to Clearwater!

Let's go to the beach!

Checking out the pier. We were spotting little sharks.

These two.

Enjoying the sun.

Time to bury Elena, this time in the sand, not in the snow.

She's a mermaid.

Relaxing after a long day playing in the water.

It was a cold windy today. We explored the Clearwater Aquarium. We liked petting the stingrays.

Elena and Rosalie sharing a laugh.

Ice cream stop after dinner. Glad we brought our winter coats, brrrr!

Windy today.

We didn't last very long on the beach, but the kitesurfers had a great time.

We snuck out for a quick free concert across the bay.

Our crew of kiddies.

Celebrating my 41st birthday with old friends, Norma and Mario and my family.

Sissy.

Siblings unite!

This guy stopped in our rental back yard. We had a nice, relaxing week in FL. Looking back we are even more thankful for this time together!

Feb 2020 Where is the snow?

Feb 2020

Elena and I were on the hunt for snow. After a record fast 9.25 hour drive, we found some in Wisconsin!

Sledding on our dunes.

Surveying Bapa's beach, lots of big waves today trying to break down the shore ice.

May as well...

Story time and edible Ground Hog Day themed crafting at The Ridges. Elena got to see her summer camp teachers! 

Fish Creek Winterfest.

Fireworks in February, yes please.

I love this view, good morning from Door County.

This little Elvis won the costume contest at the 0.49 Mile Fruit Loop Fun run!

We dressed up as spring insects.

And of course got to eat Fruit Loops, guilt free :)

Lots of melting over the last 2 days. Here's the same creek about 36 hours later.

A ship making its way north this morning.

Goodnight sun.

Damage to Bapa's house from a November windstorm/fallen tree.

Super Bowl halftime dance party!

Another beautiful daybreak in Door County.

Fun at the YMCA, swimming, running, playing in the gymnastics room.

My bowling buddy.

Goodbye beach.

Happy Birthday visit to Bapa (and Nana).

Its so great to be back in Ohio with friends! And it snowed here :)

Snow friends.

Getting buried in the snow!

Date night, JJ Grey concert.

Elena's cute monthly board at school.

Tea party with Ruby and Leona.