Alice, L3, and Cousin Zach were Baptized today! Jaime and Joanna had their childhood paster do it . . .it was a fun service that the kids really liked - lots of cool music and a fun play area right in the back of the "church" - aka - elementary school gym. L3 even fell asleep right in the middle of all of the pictures!! Like any good Lutheran church - there were cookies and juice after the service - which of course we hung out for .. . and then we went to Chuck-E-Cheese to REALLY celebrate!!
We had a fun day at the Great Minnesota Get Together! We joined up with Josh and Joanna again for food, rides, walking, food, sweating, and more food. L3 was actually pretty good - and actually slept for a little bit!! Too bad that kid can't get out of the stroller without wanting to run for the hills!! URGHHH.
Yummy walleye cakes (above) .. and (below) the moment our family discovered blueberry juice! . .YUM-OH!
Well - my vacation had to come to an end sometime . . and today was the day! . . . Joolie and I had a relaxing last day . . so much so that I was almost late for my flight!! Oh well . . it all worked out . . (damn toll booths!!) and I made it home safe and sound . . .can't wait to go back and spend more time with my BFFs!!
There are just SOO many cool birds, animals, and insects in Florida! These birds just stood there so I could take a picture! :) 
Joolie and I hit the beach ONE. MORE. TIME . . and this time I had my suit on . .so got to jump in the waves! Joolie wasn't ready for the water . . but I'm pretty sure I inspired her to go back later with Mike . .to enjoy the OCEAN that they live 10 minutes from!!! :)
Check out this GREAT Florida sunset!
This was our last day together - so we had to get a lot in a short time! :) We started with a trip to a HUGE flea market - which was lots of stuff, crowded, and hot . . so I was totally happy when we were done there . . but Jaymie scored this GREAT cover-up!! We went by the beach again - to get some daytime shots . . and stood in the ocean again! :) 
Then we dropped Jaymie off with her family - who had flown down to go to Disney. Joolie and I then headed up to her house (we hadn't seen it yet - cuz we were staying with her in-laws) . . I got a great shot of this storm rolling in (just like Mississippi . .pretty much rains in FL every afternoon!).
