Siesta Key 2011, Part One

I wasn’t able to post pictures from our trip while we were still there because the internet connection was slow and spotty.  I took somewhere in the neighborhood of 1500 pictures over the course of 12 days so there are many posts to come.  Here we go!

Baby Girl was *very* happy to be out of her carseat.  She made sure that we understood the extent of her displeasure while we were in the car but thankfully she also made sure she showed us the extent of her elation when we were out of the car.  Until she refused to nap well for a week or so…then we had to roll the tide of her fragile emotional state…but I digress.

“Whatchoo talkin’ ’bout, Daddy?”

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Liam gets a little Mo love:

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There’s not much better than that!

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Paige joins in:

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Sneaky:

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Paige loved the Coke bottles almost as much as her brother did:

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(Proof):

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The Hunchback of Siesta Key:

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Liam shows Paige how to break it down:

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After Liam’s first day in the pool he showed us his (what proved to be continuing) extreme displeasure for remaining dressed after finishing a swim.  Thankfully we had his hooded towel.  After a brief discussion about the difference between private and public places as they relate to private parts, he was ready to show off his duds:

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He took the “cover your private parts” admonition quite seriously…or he was making sure everything was still there…whichever…

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Brief Mama hug break:

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“Who’s #1?”

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Inspecting Paige’s toy with Pok:

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Ships Ahoy!

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This little piggy…

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“Who, me?”

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“Oh, Daddy.  I especially like your use of lines in this piece.  Very compelling.”

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Paige shows Liam what she thinks about him getting in her face:

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“Oh, Hi!”

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Paige has a little quality time with Mo (and her buttons):

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Oh, dear…

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A girl and her Gran:

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Mmmmm, paper towel roll…

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Liam shares with Pok the finer points of Magna Doodle operation:

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I’m not entirely sure what was happening here, but I’m certain that both involved parties were having fun…

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During the trip Paige perfected her hands-free toy transportation method:

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Daddy’s shoes:

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Tickle time with Granddaddy:

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Mo and Pok gave Liam what is now his favorite game: Busytown.

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Checking it out with Pok:

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Next it was Paige’s turn to open her happy from Mo and Pok:

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The tissue paper was a big hit:

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And so were the wobblers inside:

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Nom, nom, nom…

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Water wobbler goggles:

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Paige gets suited up for the first time:

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She likes her suit, but she loves her feet:

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Hooray!

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She’s ready for the beach:

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And if you think these shots are adorable, just wait for the next installment of the SK2011 series:  Paige’s first day at the beach.  Stay tuned!

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