The Taylors: First Visit to Florida

For Spring Break, we went on our second airplane trip with Evie. We FINALLY flew home to Florida, so Evie could meet all of her aunts, uncles, cousins, and most importantly great grandparents. Evie slept the majority of the time flying to and from Florida. We are so LUCKY to have such a "chill" little girl. To our disapointment, the weather in Florida was pretty chilly for March, only reaching the high 60's. Evie couldn't wear all of her fun spring clothes. Once the afternoon hit and the sun was out, the days were pleasant. We stayed pretty busy during our stay. Here's the day by day run through...

DAY 1

We flew in this day and took it easy. After Evie took a nap, we went out for lunch at Dela's Delectables, the deli where my mom used to work when I was in high school. I even had a fun summer job there one year making chocolate candy. After work, Grandpa Chip stopped by to meet his first grand-daughter. Later that night, my parents babysat Evie while Judd and I went out for dinner with a friend at a favorite restaurant in South Tampa, Ciccio and Tony's.

Meet Grandma Chip

DAY 2

We spent this day relaxing and visiting. After Evie's morning nap, Judd and I visited our friend Eliana and her ten day old baby boy, Everett. Eliana's daughter, Michaela, just came home from preschool. She had fun showing Evie her babydoll collection, which Evie doesn't fully appreciate yet!

Baby Everett

Dean Family Dinner

That night, my dad's side of the family came over for dinner. The kids found entertainment by feeding the cows weeds. My parents don't live in the country by the way. There is just a pasture behind their house.

Evie getting a kiss from her cousin Quinn

Cousin Owen and his mom, Tiffany, visit the cows.

Quinn and her mom, Sarah

Quinn with her daddy, Marcus

Uncle Mark and Owen

Evie meets a cow!

DAY 3

This was our busiest day by far! We visited the beach, ate lunch at the Columbia at St. Armand's Circle, visited Mote Marine, and met Meaw and Pop.

The first stop of the day included taking family pictures at Lido Beach in Sarasota. It was VERY chilly and windy. Evie had fun at first, but then she got very frustrated by the cold wind. Our fun family beach visit turned into a screaming baby at the beach! We probably spent 15 minutes at the beach. Judd's dad suggested we visit Mote Marine Aquarium, which was a GREAT idea!

By the time Judd had his picture taken with Evie, she was done with the beach.

Grandma to the rescue!

Mote Marine Aquarium

This is a small aquarium close to the beach. I think many people had the same idea we did. Since the beach was so cold, the aquarium was packed! Evie touched the glass every time she saw fish.