The Cairney's

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Day#2 - Florida here we come!

As soon as we arrived we headed to the beach. Kate thought the water was a bit chilly at first, but then they both got into a rhythm with the boogie boards.

the first sand art had to be for our CYCLONES -- GO STATE!!

The rest of our drive went smoothly besides minor slowdowns with the CRAZY traffic in Atlanta and rain off and on the in the morning. A fun surprise at the hotel that morning was when we ran into one of my powerlife girls (Dayna) and her family at the hotel. They were driving to Florida also, what a small world!! Leaving Chattanooga that morning, it was 50 degrees and we enjoyed a warm up to 86' when we arrived at Papa and Gramma Cairney's condo. around 4:30 Friday afternoon. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon and I was anxious to see the ocean so we headed straight for the beach. Celie made a wonderful pasta meal that evening and we ended the night watching more Iowa State Men's basketball -- another win!

Monday, March 16, 2015

Putt-Putt of course.....almost EVERY DAY!!

Immediately, Kate and Ben began asking "When can we go to Fiesta Falls?" and we managed to go there almost every day. They love to challenge Gramma Cairney and she beat them almost every time!

Proud of their many hole in ones

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Day # 3 - Saturday

Papa and Kate - relaxing and watching some basketball

Beautiful Saturday morning here in Florida. While the kids slept in, I went to the Farmer's Market with Celie and her friend Jan, then spent the afternoon enjoying the sunshine at the beach...a little too long for me (my poor little feet paid the price for sun exposure ---- they got a little toasted )-; ) I was so concerned about getting enough sunscreen on the kiddo's, I forgot about my feet.....typical Mom right?? We played shuffle board that afternoon, watched more basketball, took the kids to the park to play baseball and basketball, and of course, went to Fiesta Falls....AGAIN!

Sunrise

I could never tire of these beatiful sunrises -- so majestic ~~ God is an AMAZING ARTIST!!!

Day #4 Sunday ~ fun day

Ben helping Gramma make waffles

a shuffle board showdown

showing off our friend Larry's starfish....it is so rare and amazing! 16" wide with 9 arms

Miss Kate

A nice relaxing Sunday. Our day began with Mass and the kids were even treated to donuts after ( it truly is the little things in life (-; ) then some beach time, putt-putt golf, a trip to the ice cream shop, and watching the NCAA selection show that night. Wonderful day..........appreciating our many blessings!!