Snippets From The Horken House

We've had a couple of quiet days, taking in the sand and surf but today we are back out seeing the sights.  Roger took David and I to Anna Marie Island.  Lee Ann was a little under the weather so she wasn't able to come along. Quick recovery, Lee Ann!!

We began by having breakfast at the end of this pier.  It was just a little "mom and pop" place but every table was sitting by the window overlooking the Gulf and the food was out of this world!!!

After eating we went down to the first level and sat outside. I mostly sat down so I wouldn't accidently trip and go overboard. It was a LONG way down!  David wanted me to pretend that I was talking on the phone. See that man at the very edge of the deck behind me.  He was leaning way over the edge!!

We walked down Bradenton Beach Pier. There were people fishing off the edge. Pelicans and sea gulls every where.

We browsed in a few of the shops.  I decided not to buy the hat because there is no place to wear it in Le Mars, but it was fun trying things!

A clerk convinced me to try out this real cool chair.  After walking a lot, I was glad to oblige!  Now where could I put this chair when we get home to Le Mars??  Hmmmmmm!  Our front porch will probably have snow on it when we get back!!

We had a picnic lunch in a park near a harbor.  It was fun to look at these beautiful boats.  It was a little chilly for part of the day so we wore our jackets.

Shall we buy this one, kids??

We went to Siesta Key Beach.  It was so awesome. It's listed as the #1 Rated Beach in the USA.  The sand was like white powder and we can't wait to go back on a warmer day.  They say you can find sand dollars on this beach.  To the grandkids:  If we find any, we will be sure to save one for each of you!

We felt like we were on a beach in the Bahamas instead of Florida.  We plan on spending a few "beach times" here in the next 10 days.  Just a mite too chilly today although there we people having fun in the waves.

Here's David's greeting for you!  We don't have time to send postcards so this will have to do!

We stayed long enough to get this sunset picture.  The beach was nearly empty at this point but it was well worth seeing this beautiful scene that God painted across the sky.

We had to get this picture so you get the "vacation vibe!"

It was a great day!  We are so blessed to be in Florida for this month.  We thank God for it every day!!

Love from us both!