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We made a few stops along the way to break up the trip for everyone!
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We got in really late the Thursday before Christmas, but the children were so excited to meet for the first time!
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They were moving so fast I couldn't get any pics! Dynamo's parents have a dog (Tasha) and a cat (Kali). Charlie had never seen a kitty before!
We got up on Friday and ventured out!
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Our first lunch together! Mom and Dad Chieppa and my mom!
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And, us and my dad!
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Charlie was having a blast. Dynamo's parents live in a planned community with sidewalks (something we don't know about in the country).
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There was a big lake with thick grass. He took every opportunity to roll around in it. I couldn't even get him moving for his walk!
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I mean...look at this ham!
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I thought he was going to roll into the lake!
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He said, "Mom, this stuff is amazing!"
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Like he's never seen grass before!
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It was a little chilly for the moms!
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But, not Charlie! This was his kind of weather!
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Charlie checked out every tree, shrub, mailbox, and blade of grass in that neighborhood! He had never seen a neighborhood before!
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And, on Saturday we all went to the big Farmers' Market in Sarasota!
Even Charlie!
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He did pretty good considering! It's much bigger than the Petersburg Market. Lots and lots of people and dogs!
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Eventually he just found himself a sunny spot to chill!
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Right in a walkway! Like he owned the place!
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The goodies at the market were amazing!!!
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Just gorgeous in color!
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The displays were lovely!
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Anything you could want right at your fingertips!
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Did I mention there were lots of dogs?
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Such a fun way to spend a morning! Markets are so great!
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And, we ventured to Anna Maria Island (our favorite) to eat at Ginny's and Jane e's!
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A super cute, eclectic shop and eatery!
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We hit the beach as soon as we could after checking in my parents at their condo!
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Shell time!
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Yes, it was chilly!
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We even checked out the new Publix grocery store on Longboat Key! We were in awe at the wall of nuts! (Yes, I know the Richmond stores have these, but everytime we see one it's just so much fun)
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I found my new favorite trail mix there!
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The night was complete with dinner at the Beachhouse on Anna Maria! Yum!
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More on the trip in the next post...
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