We just arrived today on Anna Maria Island, Florida. Immediately we hit the beach, which is gorgeous - much like the beaches of Hawaii and the Bahamas. The sand is white, and very fine - almost like God dumped a salt shaker out to create a beach. And the water is a gorgeous turquoise and very clear. We could even see tiny fish swimming around our feet.
Although Emily is 4 1/2 years old, this is only her 2nd time at the beach. The first time was in the Bahamas on our Disney cruise, and we only had 2 hours on that beach as a hurricane was coming in. So this was the first time she really got to just take her time and enjoy the day, especially since she got to be with her cousin, Brennan. Em wanted to be in the water (the kid has no fear - scary!), and Brennan just wanted to lay on the beach. They are each like their own mamas, LOL! Em did get to go in the water, but only if I was with her because the waves were getting a bit big and would splash over her head. Emily is now sacked out in her room in our cool little beach villa, no doubt dreaming of hitting the beach again tomorrow. We all had such a blast, and I can't wait to scrap these pictures!!