Fun with the Peko Fam in Sarasota!!

So.... NO we did not leave Florida...

My sis and her family do their annual spring break trip to somewhere sunny and sandy, so we decided to meet them in (sunny and sandy) Sarasota...

Now if any of you have been to Sarasota (or watched Top Ten Beaches on the Travel Channel), you'd know that Sarasota is known for it's powder white beaches where the city has imported ground quartz to replace normal sand. Many say that because the sand is made of quartz rather than other minerals, the beaches possess a magical healing element for all those who grace the shores...

It's a fun concept and maybe if I spent 8 hours everyday on the beach for a week, I might notice a difference... however, I can say that yes... one does feel happier when in Sarasota... Could it be the quartz.. perhaps... or maybe just the sun, surf, and lovely beaches... but that's up to the individual...

Anyhoo... Sarasota was pleasant enough... It wasn't as sunny as I'd like to be.. in fact, there was a huge hurricane-ish rainstorm that swooped through for a day.. but it was still nice!

Most importantly, we got to spend time with my older sis and her family who moved from southern California to Kentucky!! Love you sis!

Florida has many awesome waterways and bridges so driving around is always a treat ;)

My little napper..

Cedar and his Ba

Great Pizza joint in Clearwater FL!! Go there if you're in the neighborhood

Mama and her boy..

Some heartfelt words... haha

AAAAAHHH!

The Sky Bridge in Tampa, not too far from Sarasota.. There is a parallel bridge that at one time was the old Sky bridge.. Apparently, a cargo ship drove right into one of the supporting pillars and took out a piece of the road one foggy night.. long story short.. people were driving off the bridge into the waters below due to the fog until finally a bus stopped just in time to warn other drivers!! They kept the old bridge and now use it as a popular fishing pier for tourists and residents.

Driving the Sky Bridge on a beautiful Florida day!

Water, Water, everywhere.. this is one of the things I love about this state!

Arriving in Sarasota to meet up with the Peko Fam!

Fishing is like a national pastime for many people in Florida.. or at least that's what it feels like! (hahaha)

Cedar, baby Makenna, Jeff and Milton!

Silly boy  and his cousin!

Sistas!

:)

A great state park to stay at that's right in the heart of Sarasota!

On our way to the beach!

Big sis pulling the kiddies!

Cloudy day.. but the water was nice and warm!

My water baby...

... and sand baby...

My niece Makenna Christine (yes.. she's named after me!)

Cutie pie!

Auntie and Kenna

The girls!

The Boys! (where was Mo?!)

It was an amazing time in Sarasota with the Pekos.. Made some good memories and had some great times! We've got one more stop before we make our way north and out of Florida... Let's just see where this next road takes us! :)

Until next time...