We made our way down to Pompano Beach, FL for a 10-day visit with the warm sunshine. It was wonderful! Our visit coincided for a couple days with Grandma and Grandpa Reder's trip there, as well as another few days with Aunt Shannon and our cousin Ellie. What fun! We really missed Erik for the 4 days he had to fly back to Chicago for work commitments, but it was so nice to have the company of other family while he was away. And he returned near the end of the trip, so we got to spend the last 3 days back together again! Most days were full of warm, 84-degree sunshine. We spent every morning and afternoon in the pool, at the beach, or in the ocean. The kids are great little shell-seekers, so we came back with a bag full of shell treasures. We built sandcastles, watched airplanes and helicopters patrol the beach, and saw pelicans dive down into the ocean each evening looking for dinner. On the cloudier days, we visited the Palm Beach Zoo and Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, both big hits with the kids. We had some great dinners out and some relaxing nights in. It's always a wonderful break from life's routine!
Fun with Daddy in the pool
Cassie splashes in the surf
Gavin can hardly contain his excitement!
After a day of fun with Grandma and Grandpa Reder
Gavin loves to jump off the side into the pool
We had SO much fun with Ellie!!!
Post-dinner at Aruba's Beach Cafe
Our best sandcastle of the trip
Beautiful sunrises off the balcony!
Until next time, South Florida!
Fun with Daddy in the pool
Cassie splashes in the surf
Gavin can hardly contain his excitement!
After a day of fun with Grandma and Grandpa Reder
Gavin loves to jump off the side into the pool
We had SO much fun with Ellie!!!
Post-dinner at Aruba's Beach Cafe
Our best sandcastle of the trip
Beautiful sunrises off the balcony!
Until next time, South Florida!