Ah Florida!

Cousin Josiah, Grandma Pat, Odessa, Dyson, Nola and Grandpa Ben--Ft. Pierce, FL

Odessa in front of Cinderella's castle, Disney World.

Odessa with Minnie and Mickey Mouse, Disney World. Odessa had an autograph book that she had signed each time she met one of the Disney characters.

Our little cool chick, Nola--her sunglasses have Winnie-the-Pooh by a palm tree.

After three days of adventures at theme parks, we traveled south to Ft. Pierce where Uncle Pasco, Aunt Cindy, and Cousin Josiah live. They took us to see the ocean. It was right off the Ft. Pierce Jetty. We played on the beach, gathered seashells, and swam. Nola was a little caution at first, but soon she was on her belly letting the waves crash onto her legs. All of the kids were knocked over by the waves and tasted the salty water. Dyson had sworn that he would never swim in the ocean! He said he was going to watch the sharks eat the surfers. Well, he got into the water and didn't want to leave! And there weren't any surfers at this beach. As for sharks... well, we didn't "see" any... The waves were just the right size to give the kids a feel for the ocean. Again, we ate great seafood at The Ramp Raw Bar and Chuck's. That night we got to play in a park by the ocean. The palm trees were decorated in red, white, and blue lights and there was patriotic music playing. The kids had a blast running and dancing. Nola shook a tail feather.