Georgia Gilmans

Our last day in Florida we had to fulfill a promise to Kaley and to ourselves to make it out to our favorite beach. Kaley has been in California so long that she doesn't really remember what it's like to go to a warm beach and to play in the waves. The last one was Hawaii when she was 16 months old. The rain threatened to ruin our trip but the afternoon turned sunny and made parking easier. We had a great time and it was worth the effort (though we've learned that everything takes more effort with two kids, especially when one is a baby!) We also were amazed when Kaley started swimming on Tuesday! She has been working on it and progressing and the child is fearless but all of a sudden she learned to keep her head down and something clicked and now she is going forward by herself! She also jumped off the diving board twice to Daddy but I didn't get any pictures (or even get to see it myself).

Kaley's first glimpse at the beach. She didn't want to wait for her sunscreen to dry!

How Amaris started out at the beach...

Look Mom,  I've got sand everywhere

Amaris happily playing on the blanket after she got used to the brightness

Playing with Dad

Derek taught Kaley how to play in the waves and used a boogie board like a float. She was a bit scared at first but did great after a bit. The waves were small that day too.

Coming in with the waves

Triumphant return to tell Mom all about it

We enjoyed our first experience as Aunt and Uncle. Jax and Amaris (11 days apart in age) are too cute!

He's got their attention!

Swimming video #1

Swimming video #2