What a BLAST! We knew this would likely be the last year UB & Rui would be in their BIG house on the beach, so we decided to pack up the car and join the gang for the yearly Turkey Day tradition. It was such a wonderful trip. Not only did we get to see the crew that is usually there (UB, Rui, Todd, Denise, Braxton & Mom) I was also able to meet Denise's sister Olga and her boyfriend Chris - whom the kids ADORED. However, I have to say - the highlight of the trip for me was reconnecting with my cousin Heather. We are less than a month apart - she is OLDER! We lost touch YEARS ago and thanks to FaceBook reconnected cyberly a couple of years ago. As nice as that was - seeing each other and spending time together, even though it was short, was priceless.
Some highlights of our trip:
- Playing on the beach! We built sand castles, UB & Rui took the kids in the water (too cold for mom), we tanned, we walked, we collected sea-shells.....
- Visiting Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Where were were able to meet Winter the Dolphin featured in the movie "Dolphin Tale". This was certainly the highlight of the trip for Carter. What an awesome experience for him. He was even able to get his hands on the Prosthetic Tale that was made for Winter. It was heavy.
- UB & Rui taught the kids how to play Domino's. I think Chris ended up playing more games with Carter than anyone. Thanks Chris!
- We drank.... a lot.
- And of course, the whole reason we went.... was to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family.
To see all the fun that was had - click here.
