Beach Vacation...Part 2

Me, Nate and Jenn

I know Part 2 was delayed. I've been somewhat busy and a tad bit lazy. Haha! So the beach vacation to Clearwater and Anna Maria Island was absolutely wonderful. Jennifer and Nate got married on a boat in Clearwater Beach. A wonderful time for everyone in attendence including myself. I did help out with prewedding prep, a little crazy and really hot. It turned out beautiful, the 3 hour cruise was awesome, lunch was yummy, the ceremony was beautiful and I had a lot of fun. I've got many, many pictures too many to put on here obviously. I will put one though.

Zach, Allie and myself
That's me on the rocks on the intecoastal

Anna Maria Island was absolutely wonderful. The Sunday after Jenn&Nate's wedding I got in the car and drove 2 hours south. I arrived at a beach house to spend a few days in the sand, the sun, and the water with 2 great friends, Allie and Zach. We didn't do much and that was fine with me. Spent the days at the beach, spent the evenings at the beach and hung out at the house. I worked on my tan of course, of which I will say...I look good being brown. Haha! I do have a nice tan going on now. Actually happy about that because before I left my tan I got at Workcamp had starting fading. A few days in the sun was definitely needed and worth it. Organic pedicures are so much fun! I got 3 of em! Haha! We also spent the evenings watching the sunset and Zach fish on the beach. I took so many pictures in Anna Maria...oh my goodness! I hate shopping, but the little boutiques and shops on the island were very cool so I couldn't resist. Bought a few things, but was definitely not extravagent in my purchases. A t-shirt and 2 starfish...Woohoo! Didn't eat out, bought groceries to have at the house, which save a lot of money. Found starfish in the canal behind the house. That was really cool. This was my first time seeing starfish still alive in their habitat. Very cool! It was awesome to just sit on the beach, relax and do nothing. Allie and I chatted about everything. Cadence, her niece spent a few of the beach days with us also. She is just too cute and hilarious. The first night I was there, I got the chance to see dolphins frolicking in the bay. I've seen dolphins swimming around before but this was different. There were about 8 of them swimming, jumping and just having a good ole' time. I was excited and did I take pictures? NOOOOO!!!!! This was just to fun and exciting to bother with a camera. I wanted to watch without having to worry about the camera. I'm glad I did. The last day I was there, I decided to get up early and watch the sunrise. It was wonderful. I haven't done that in a long time and the beach is definitely a good place to watch the sunrise. Of course, once the sun was up I went back to the beach house and went to bed...Haha! Anna Maria is definitely my new favorite beach.