Beach Bunny: Sanibel 2016

June 24-June 30, 2016

Sunshine on her perfect baby skin, little button nose breathing in the salty ocean air, sand between her tiny toes (and in her hair, mouth, and everywhere in between). Scarlett had a blast during her first trip to the beach!

Getting some wiggles out at the gate before boarding the plane to Florida.IMG_0784IMG_0785IMG_0786IMG_0787

Bunny decided to skip her afternoon nap on the plane, but luckily mama was prepared with a bag full of tricks to entertain her:) She also enjoyed waving to everyone on the plane and looking over the seat at the ladies seated behind us (thankfully they were very friendly!)IMG_0791IMG_0790

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More waiting to get the rental car–mama’s wallet for the win!IMG_0792

We arrived at our condo around 8:30pm, so after a bath in her new whale tubby, it was time for bed.IMG_0793IMG_0794

Scarlett slept really well after only having one nap the day before, and was pumped to start the day at this new and exciting place!

Breakfast, a walk to the canal behind our condo, and a quick preview of the beach with dada while mama was at The Bean with grandma and grandpa.IMG_0818IMG_1137IMG_1136IMG_1138IMG_1139IMG_1140

When mama got back, we visited with grandma and grandpa Allsup & Molly and Collin for a bit. Then it was time for Scarlett’s first beach adventure!

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After a good long nap, cousin Liam, Aunt Jessica, and Uncle Greg had arrived! Scarlett and Liam had so much fun playing together and sharing snacks:)

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Then grandma and grandpa Allsup and Molly and Collin joined us for dinner, followed by entertainment courtesy of Scarlett Rose.IMG_0900IMG_0902IMG_0903IMG_0905IMG_0897IMG_0896

Day 2 began with breakfast at The Bean with mama and dada.

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And then it was time to hit the beach again–this time with Liam!

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From swimsuit to birthday suit, after a quick rinse in the tub Bunny enjoyed a bite to eat before naptime.IMG_0948IMG_0949IMG_0950IMG_0951IMG_0952IMG_0953

Later that evening, we all met up again for dinner at the Island Cow–one of our favorites due to the extensive menu. Scarlett loved eating with her cousin and people watching during dinner!IMG_0956IMG_0958IMG_0959IMG_0960IMG_0963IMG_0965IMG_1165

She was excited to see a dog (not pictured) on vacation!IMG_0972IMG_0975

Family pic in the same spot mama and dada took a picture after they got engaged in Sanibel 5 years ago:)IMG_0976IMG_0977

A quick stop at Jerry’s to see the birds (or “bug” as Scarlett calls them).IMG_1129

Hanging out with the family for a bit after dinner.IMG_0978IMG_0981IMG_0986IMG_1163IMG_1164

Day 3 began with breakfast/coffee at Bennett’s (a new-to-us coffee shop) and then another beach baby day.

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We had dinner at an Italian restaurant called Matzaluna, and then Bunny had her first taste of ice cream at Pinocchio’s.

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She wasn’t so sure about ice cream at first.IMG_1015IMG_1016IMG_1017IMG_1018IMG_1021IMG_1022IMG_1025IMG_1027IMG_1028

Day 4 at the beach! Scarlett and Liam loved playing in the sand.

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That evening, we made the trip to Captiva to have dinner at the Mucky Duck (a Horvath family tradition).

Scarlett and Aunt Jess!

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Hanging out before dinner.

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Family pics on the beach

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Last day at the beach:(

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Family dinner at Il Cielo–our newfound favorite restaurant on the island!IMG_1100IMG_1103IMG_1106IMG_1135IMG_1134

Then a visit with grandma & grandpa Allsup and Molly and Collin for ice cream.IMG_1107IMG_1108IMG_1111

The next day it was time to go back home to St. Louis.IMG_1115IMG_1114

Until next time, Sanibel.IMG_1144

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