Seaside, Shrimp, Sawgrass and Shopping

SEASIDE: Kinsley and I have been spending quite a bit of time at the beach.  The weather has been beautiful - high of 85- and Kinsley absolutely loves the beach.  She's completely gotten over her original disdain for the sand. In fact, the girl won't sit down.  No lounging in the sun and reading a book for Mama. :) Here are a couple of recent pictures and some video of her on the move.

She's all polka dots since we found a new suit at Gymboree on clearance.  It's great to swimsuit shop in October... everything is on sale! 

When she gets tired of walking, she resorts to "Old Reliable," her bear craw. 

Kinsley has been doing so much walking on the beach that she actually has blisters under her big toes. :(

One of the few moments she sat down.  She wanted to look at the oyster shell.

She is becoming more and more fascinated by the shells on the beach and stops to pick up ones she finds interesting.

SHRIMP: This past Tuesday was Louie's birthday.  He ended up working later than expected on the actual day so we waited to celebrate until the weekend.  The three of us went to a nice Italian restaurant and enjoyed some crab cakes, sausage, and homemade pasta with shrimp.  It was delicious! Thanks for the recommendation Maggie and Fred! :)

After dinner with Daddy. 

These two are just a little bit smitten with each other. :)



SAWGRASS: We continued the birthday fun today with a nice family outing to TPC Sawgrass. (Evidently this is a very well-known golf course where a lot of PGA tournaments are played. Now you know. :)) The Nationwide Golf Tournament was happening this weekend and Louie has been slightly (understatement) obsessed with golf since we arrived in Florida.  We walked the back nine, I'm sooooo learning the lingo! and Miss Kinsley did an excellent job of not jabbering too loudly when the golfers were teeing off.  We didn't make it on TV or see any alligators (my personal goal!) but we did get some good exercise and enjoyed the beautiful course.  Louie really enjoyed himself and has decided that one day he'll play there.  He said he has a few more rounds of golf ahead of him before he's "ready" to play on this course. :) 

Happy Daddy and Baby Girl.

I love this picture because it shows what is happening more and more lately... now that she can walk, she REALLY wants to walk- all the time.  "Daddy LET ME DOWN please!"

One of Kinsley's favorite spots.  Best seat in the house! :)

SHOPPING: Last weekend we went to the Jacksonville Riverside Arts Market downtown.  It's a free market a lot like "Thursdays on First" in Rochester with crafts, art, food and drinks.  We got a little lost getting down there but it was another beautiful weekend so we enjoyed our time there once we finally arrived.  I especially enjoyed our walk along the water at the end of our visit. 

The market happens every Saturday under the Fuller Warren Bridge. 

This is the view in the other direction. 

Kinsley hasn't quite figured out the "1, 2, 3... say cheese" yet.  :)

Kinsley and I are headed to San Antonio for a week. We leave Tuesday and will be there over Halloween (Louie's on call).  Our main reason for going is so we can attend a baby shower for my sister-in-law Sarah Caroline.  I'm not sure if I've posted this or not but my brother and his wife are expecting their first!! Yipee!! They will find out what they are having while in San Antonio.  They live in Germany so this will be a real treat!  More posts on this topic to come! :)
Have a great weekend!
C