Wordful Wednesday: Florida Vacation Issue II

by Angie on February 22, 2011

Wordful Wednesday is like Wordless Wednesday, only WITH words. It’s for those of us that can’t contain the chatter, but in a good way. More info. in my tabber box titled WW on the right. Thank you for playing along!

One of the highlights of our vacation was being able to get out in the boat and explore the canals and islands (apparently the “islands” are made of mounds of seashells) around our rental house. Of course, it took a lot of planning charting out our course, keeping no wake zones and water depths in mind, but it was totally worth it. {You can read more about the difficulties we found navigating the waters here.}

We got to see dolphins playing in the water by our boat almost every day we went out!

And being out on the water with a beautiful sky and water all around was spectacular!

Don’t forget to hop on over to Amanda’s place to see what she has to be Wordful about.

ALSO, my post goes live for a $200 American Express card compliments of Salonpas on 2/24/11. Contest runs through the 28th of February, so be sure to come back and enter to win. I’d LOVE for one of you to get $200 to spend however you’d like!

{ 57 comments }

1 Mrs.Mayhem Twitter: motheringmayhem February 22, 2011 at 8:04 pm: Your photos are awesome! Looks like a perfect vacation!
2 Mrs. Cox February 22, 2011 at 8:05 pm: Oh! Dolphins! That alone would make the trip worthwhile.
3 genny Twitter: GennyHeikka February 22, 2011 at 8:07 pm: That shot of all your kids in the boat is just too cute, Angie! Looks like a spectacular time!

Hugs,
Genny
4 Cecily R February 22, 2011 at 8:08 pm: Looks like a dream vacation…love the pictures!!
5 Elaine February 22, 2011 at 8:10 pm: LOVE that your rental included a boat. My kids would love that! Love that last shot… beautiful!!
6 Emily faliLV Twitter: FamilyNLifeLV February 22, 2011 at 8:15 pm: Wow – such a pretty vacation. Love the boat picture. And the dolphins! I miss Florida – we used to go to Sanibel every year. Glad you had a nice time and nice weather!
7 Rhonda Twitter: rhondaslife February 22, 2011 at 8:20 pm: Very nice! I long for a nice sunny vacation. Sigh…
8 veronica lee February 22, 2011 at 8:26 pm: Dream vacations are made of these! Love the pics.

Happy WW!
9 Buckeroomama Twitter: buckeroomama February 22, 2011 at 8:31 pm: Ooh, dolphins! Every day at that! That would be a dream vacation.
10 Alicia February 22, 2011 at 9:11 pm: Looks beautiful! Look at that weather, and all those cuties!!
11 Angela @ Nine More Months Twitter: ninemoremonths February 22, 2011 at 9:11 pm: Dolphins! How cool! Did you know that I’m from Florida, originally? What part did you visit?
12 Mrs. Marine Twitter: mrsmarine February 22, 2011 at 9:15 pm: Awesome pictures! I love the last one especially, the clouds look so fluffy!!
13 Uyen February 22, 2011 at 9:35 pm: ok, if you were in my neck of the woods, why didn’t you come by and see me? LOL! These pictures are awesome…especially the last one.
14 Cori Twitter: corisbigmouth February 22, 2011 at 10:09 pm: Oh.My.Gosh those dolphin photos are stunning!! Looks like a beautiful (and warm) vacation! Jealous!
15 Robin from Israel Twitter: RobinTA February 22, 2011 at 10:18 pm: How magical, I would LOVE to see wild dolphins up close like that!

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16 Erin Twitter: ErinsMiracles February 22, 2011 at 10:43 pm: I have never been to FL, and can’t wait to go!
Looks like you guys had a great time!
17 {Not Quite} Susie Homemaker February 22, 2011 at 11:27 pm: Wow! Wish I was there! Also, sorry for linking twice my mouse spazzed out on me!
18 dysfunctional mom February 23, 2011 at 12:31 am: Love the pictures, especially the one w/ the dolphins! Makes me want to be out on the water.
19 Varda (SquashedMom) February 23, 2011 at 12:44 am: LOVE this! Because my Wordless Wednesdays are NEVER really wordless. I’m just a wordy, wordy gal, a storyteller. Inspired by, enhanced by lots of photos on Wednesdays, yes. But wordless? Nope, not me. Glad to see I’m not alone.
20 Nicole@ Moments that Define Life Twitter: MTDLBlog February 23, 2011 at 3:26 am: I haven’t been back to florida in nearly three years – we get to head to my hometown for Spring Break this year and I am so excited to see my home state again after all this time. Your pictures bring back so many memories. Although, I don’t recall seeing dolphins….ever. Manatee yes, Dolphins – no luck. Looks like such a wonderful vacation for all of you. And you have some beautiful kids!
21 Jenny Twitter: irishbymarriage February 23, 2011 at 3:28 am: You can tell from the photos that it is a trip that those kiddos will never forget! Beautiful!
22 Jessica Twitter: fourplusanangel February 23, 2011 at 4:06 am: Great photos, makes me want to be somewhere warm. Looks like you had an amazing time.
23 Krystyn Twitter: SeriousKrystyn February 23, 2011 at 4:17 am: Wow, what a fun experience..the kids look like they are loving it.
24 Jessie Twitter: thelucaszoo February 23, 2011 at 4:21 am: I love the shot of your kids in the boat. I forget sometimes you have 5. How blessed is your family. The vacation pics are fab. Love the dolphins! We vacation on the NC coast every year and they swim up and down the shore. My girls LOVE it! Have a great week. I will be back for that giveaway – I can find a ton of ways to spend $200
25 Hannah February 23, 2011 at 4:22 am: Oh, vacation! What a wonderful word. And photos too!
26 Tina @ Life Without Pink February 23, 2011 at 4:28 am: Oh that looks sooooo nice!
27 Sorta Southern Single Mom February 23, 2011 at 4:31 am: We’ve switched from year-round to traditional school calendar this year which means its the first winter in 5 years that we haven’t made a trip to FL… soo jealous! Looks like a great time!
28 Stacy Uncorked Twitter: RandomCoolChick February 23, 2011 at 4:41 am: Oh how FUN! And seeing the dolphins up close – very very COOL.
29 Diane Twitter: bestillaminute February 23, 2011 at 5:05 am: Awesome. I have some great memories of boating around canals and islands down there.
30 Abby Approved February 23, 2011 at 5:56 am: Looks like so much fun! I want to go somewhere warm. I am tired of being cold!
31 Leah Twitter: moxiethrift February 23, 2011 at 5:59 am: love the shot of the kiddos!…and it looks warm and sunny….mmmm, warmth…love warmth….
32 Dawn Twitter: 7alltogether February 23, 2011 at 6:01 am: oh wow-those dolpins are too cool! looks so neat!
33 Evonne Twitter: _MamaJules_ February 23, 2011 at 6:05 am: We have a ton of snow outside right now so I think I’m going to stalk your blog so I can stare at the pictures all day.
34 Julie {Angry Julie Monday} Twitter: AngryJulie February 23, 2011 at 6:19 am: I love the dolphins playing around you…Looks like a fun time and I have enjoyed seeing all of your pictures. Happy Wednesday!!
35 Stefany T February 23, 2011 at 6:31 am: ahhh, dolphins! I would LOVE that!
36 craftyp February 23, 2011 at 7:02 am: oh goodness me. those pictures are quite different than the ones I posted today for wordful wednesday! sigh. warmer weather is coming! I just know it!
37 kristin February 23, 2011 at 7:05 am: Ahhh, looks like heaven!
38 Sassy February 23, 2011 at 7:25 am: Great pictures! It looks so warm! Makes me look forward to our vacation!! Happy Wednesday!
39 debi9kids Twitter: debi9kids February 23, 2011 at 7:30 am: Oh! That looks so beautiful and relaxing…. how lovely.
I need a acation like that…..
40 Honey Mommy February 23, 2011 at 8:02 am: I am late, but I am here!!

I would love to go to Florida. It looks lovely!
I would especially love to see dolphins as I have always had a bit of a thing for them. )
41 Joy February 23, 2011 at 8:10 am: there are definite tricks to navigating the waters of Florida, we take our boat with us to the beach every year. I love getting out as seeing all the wildlife not available from the shore. I think I best find has been the sea turtles we saw a couple of years ago.
42 Cascia Twitter: cltalbert February 23, 2011 at 8:14 am: It looks like you had a lot of fun on your vacation. I love Florida.

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43 Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook February 23, 2011 at 9:05 am: Looks like a great time for everyone! Great pictures!
44 Happy February 23, 2011 at 9:57 am: Five of the cutest little sailors ever! That sounds like a memory filled, fun vacation! And hopefully, you brought some warm weather and those blue skies home with you. Er, except you live in California so it will do me no good in Pittsburgh, aka Snow Town, USA! A girl can dream though!
45 jennyleite February 23, 2011 at 10:12 am: I would so love to take a 2 week vacation. I bet your kids just loved every minute of it. The pic of them all on the boat is so cute
46 Amy Twitter: FamilyTrifecta February 23, 2011 at 10:18 am: your pictures are all so gorgeous. I really need to take the kids to florida on a vacation. i have only done it on business.
47 Susie's Homemade February 23, 2011 at 10:27 am: What fun!
48 Tonya@ A Family Completed February 23, 2011 at 11:27 am: That looks totally awesome!
49 Chefdruck Twitter: FrenchFoodieMom February 23, 2011 at 12:15 pm: Amazing pictures! i know how hard it can be to catch those dolphins. Great shots.
50 aimee February 23, 2011 at 12:38 pm: Looks like a lot of fun! Love the dolphins!!
51 Missy @ Wonder, Friend February 23, 2011 at 2:05 pm: Your pictures are great – that looks like a blast!

Just linked up for the first time. Will add your button to my post.
52 Shell Twitter: shellthings February 23, 2011 at 3:23 pm: Oh, you make it look so peaceful!
53 Run DMT February 23, 2011 at 3:27 pm: Gorgeous photos! I think you may have already said this, but where did you all stay in Florida? Looks like you had a great time.
54 CoffeeJitters Twitter: coffeejitters February 23, 2011 at 4:52 pm: I need a vacation
55 Trippin' Mama Twitter: trippinmama February 23, 2011 at 7:01 pm: For the record, I am the perfect traveling companion. I don’t snore, I’m game for almost anything, I get along well with others of all ages. I’m also top-rack dishwasher safe, fold compactly and store neatly and available on QVC for just $19.99 plus shipping and handling.

Christy
56 Life with Kaishon February 24, 2011 at 6:00 pm: Oh. Em. GEE! You are back! I missed you doing this! I am in like Flynn next week!
57 Becca - Our Crazy Boys Twitter: beccascrazyboys February 25, 2011 at 8:24 pm: Those pictures make me want to go somewhere far far away