FLORIDA: Granddaddy Central

Hello from not-so-sunny Florida. Actually, we've seen plenty of sun while we've been here, but right now it's pretty overcast. It's Saturday morning, 9:30, and so far today we've took a nice walk on the beach, had plenty of coffee and eggs and bacon, and relaxed. Which is pretty much exactly as I pictured this vacation.

Wilder's met his great-granddaddy, great-grandmommy Margaret and hung out a lot with his granddad Jerry Ray, who's staying with us here near the beach. We also met Margaret's daughter, Becky, and her husband George and visited their home near the Indian River. I have to say "hi!" to all of them as we found out they visit this blog and have seen Wilder grow up here.

Despite the fact that we're all still germy, we're having a blast. Some pics from the first couple days below. More to come ...

Wilder's first beach visit this morning.


Hanging out with his great-granddaddy Vechel. They sure do love each other!!


First sandage on the footage. Woohoo!


With Mom and Granddaddy -- the first time the ocean hit his feet he cried a little, but got over it quickly.


Hey, the beach is fun!!


Wilder contemplates the ocean's vastness and life's complexities.


First thing he did upon waking up? Climbed on Granddad's lap, making for a fine pic.


Looking cool (or slightly "special") in Jerry Ray's sunglasses.