Jim had some clients that had taken their boat to Key West and needed a new radar, soooooo, we seized the opportunity to take a family road trip to the Keys. One of Mommys favorite places in the world!
The best part was that Eston, Tammi and baby Will were down visiting Nana and D-Daddy in Marathon on their boat at the same time! We had such a great visit and we are already planning our next trip down.
We came across HWY 41 so the boys could see all of the alligators along the side of the road. We stopped at the welcome center so they could get a close up view of these amazing animals. James was so cute, he kept trying to protect Max, thinking he was getting to close to the railing.... he's pretty protective over his little brother these days.
James, Max and some pirate friends they made at Mallory Square
James and a street performer
The little Mayberry family watching the performers at Mallory Square. Everyone LOVED the birthday hat in Key West, we thought it would go unnoticed in such a crazy town, but Eston got comments everywhere he went. Everyone wanted to know where they could buy one (who in there right mind would buy that?!) We had to tell them it was a one of a kind, family tradition!
Baby Will really enjoyed the Conch Train ride, but he pretty much seems to enjoy everything.... He is such a sweet, happy boy!
Birthday celebration at Sloppy Joe's
Will and Max hitching a ride, now this is the way to see Key West.....
The No Name Pub, we found it!
Dinner was pretty "entertaining" with a one, one and a half and four year old. Now we remember why we don't go out to eat..... but that sure was some gooooood pizza!
James trying out his new snorkle gear he got from Mommy and Daddy for his birthday, he has actually taken to it pretty well. I'm quite impressed and thought it would be a long learning process, but he's picked it right up. His fins are the cutest thing I've ever seen, they look just like miniature dive fins. Can't wait to do some serious snorkling in the Dominican....
The boys at the canoe launch, kicking in the water. Max thinks he is so big (oh wait he is....)
After a pretty long paddle we found a little private beach and set up camp for the afternoon
Freund family canoe, notice our "adventure" hats as James calls them... we were definitely on an adventure. Max actually did better than I expected, we had a little trouble finding the entrance through the mangroves on our way back and he started getting a little impatient, but overall he did great. James loved it and was helping Jim paddle and steer in the stern. He kept wanting to race the Lewis', he's really into competing these days.
The Lewis clan
We came across HWY 41 so the boys could see all of the alligators along the side of the road. We stopped at the welcome center so they could get a close up view of these amazing animals. James was so cute, he kept trying to protect Max, thinking he was getting to close to the railing.... he's pretty protective over his little brother these days.
James, Max and some pirate friends they made at Mallory Square
James and a street performer
The little Mayberry family watching the performers at Mallory Square. Everyone LOVED the birthday hat in Key West, we thought it would go unnoticed in such a crazy town, but Eston got comments everywhere he went. Everyone wanted to know where they could buy one (who in there right mind would buy that?!) We had to tell them it was a one of a kind, family tradition!
Birthday celebration at Sloppy Joe's
