Siesta Key

So per MN standards Florida was definitely a heat wave...however 40's in the AM and 50-60's during the day is not your typical vacation weather in Florida.  (I am not complaining....buuuuut we would have liked to wear swimsuits to the beach instead of jeans and jackets :)  

Despite the "chilly" temps we were able to enjoy the beautiful beach.

My parents are near Siesta Key (ranked #1 beach in the US).

I am telling you the sand is like flour.

Carter saw white sand piles near the beach and asked if it was snow.

We explained to him that it is too warm in Florida for snow.  He responded with "Well MOM!!  Why don't we live here then!"  (well buddy after this winter I would have to say I just don't know :)

What a beautiful beach and because of the chilly temps we pretty much had it to ourselves :)

love those little tootseys

Building sand castles!

A beach walk with Daddy

The kiddos had a blast playing in the sand and chasing the seagulls!  Hopefully next year we can enjoy the sun and hot weather also!