Wordless Wednesday: Family Vacation --Siesta Key 2015

Thank goodness the family and I were able to get away to one of our favorite places, Siesta Key, Florida. This winter was a tough one. Where we live in upstate NY, it was a very cold and snowy. From the moment we got off the plane in Siesta Key, we all received an instant energy boost from being able to feel warm air on our skin and the sun on our faces.

Wordless Wednesday: Family Vacation --Siesta Key 2015 --How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey
There's something so soothing about seeing palm trees

Wordless Wednesday: Family Vacation --Siesta Key 2015 --How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey


Wordless Wednesday: Family Vacation --Siesta Key 2015 --How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey


Wordless Wednesday: Family Vacation --Siesta Key 2015 --How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey
Take a deep breath..

Wordless Wednesday: Family Vacation --Siesta Key 2015 --How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey

And let the pool fun begin!

Wordless Wednesday: Family Vacation --Siesta Key 2015 --How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey
My son is a wonderful big brother to his sister.
 Here he's taking her for a boat ride in the pool.


Wordless Wednesday: Family Vacation --Siesta Key 2015 --How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey
Don't get me wrong he and her have their moments. In general, they play well together.
Wordless Wednesday: Family Vacation --Siesta Key 2015 --How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey
I love this tall pine tree that's a couple of houses
 down from the one we are staying in.
Wordless Wednesday: Family Vacation --Siesta Key 2015 --How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey
There's my hubby getting in on the pool action.


Wordless Wednesday: Family Vacation --Siesta Key 2015 --How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey
and here's me.

Comments

  1. WendyApril 1, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    We visited Siesta Key a few years ago. Do they still do the Drum Circle on Friday night? That was great! Enjoy your vacation!

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    1. Andrea KelleherApril 1, 2015 at 12:59 PM

      Thanks Wendy! I don't know about the drum circle. I will have to look into this. We are so much enjoying just hanging out by the pool with the kids. This evening we're going to hit up the beach after dinner and probably the next couple of days as well.

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    2. WendyApril 1, 2015 at 3:54 PM

      I just looked it up-- seems to be on Sundays now. I don't know if Easter will have an effect on that.

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    3. Andrea KelleherApril 3, 2015 at 3:35 PM

      Thanks Wendy for the info!

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  2. 37paddingtonApril 2, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    I love seeing your family together. You all seem to enjoy one another so much! Beautiful children!

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    1. Andrea KelleherApril 3, 2015 at 5:19 PM

      Thank you! As I love seeing your family. You are an amazing woman! I am keeping you and your family in prayer. Hugs.

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  3. KristinApril 2, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Your son is turning into a real little man there. Both of them are growing up before our eyes. Wish I was going to spend some time at the beach.

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    1. Andrea KelleherApril 3, 2015 at 5:20 PM

      They certainly are growing up. My son is going to be a tall one for sure! He almost wears the same shoe size as his father and he's only 10.

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