Weekend getaway to Boca Raton...

One of the things the boys were most excited about in regards to our move to Florida was the opportunity they'd have to play water polo for a second season during their freshman year. We had no idea how much they'd actually get to play in games since there was only one boys team and Connor and Ty turned out to be the only two freshmen on it but as things turned out, their coach, who has been so gracious and welcoming since before we even moved out, has also been really complimentary of the boys for not only their skills but for their desire to get better and hear feedback. Much like their previous coaches, we often hear how "teachable" they both are which as a mom makes me a bit happy!!! So when we got to see them both get in the water during the first water polo game here in Florida, I was so happy for them. From that first game on, they've been included on every game roster which was a compliment in itself.

As it turned out, their first away game was a Friday-Saturday tournament in Boca Raton. We decided to pull Sage out of school and turn it into a mini weekend getaway for the whole family. What a great time we all had. Introducing #12 and #14...



Our little camera girl helping out Coach with video taping...



A sight that always brings about a smile...During one of the breaks between games Jack and I hit the beach in Boca Raton!



Since the tournament ended Saturday night, I organized an air boat tour in the northern Everglades (Loxahatchee) for early Sunday morning. I booked through West Palm Beach Airboat Rides and although our private tour had a bit of a redneck feel was much pricier than I would have expected, we all agreed it was a lot of fun. It really is crazy how these boats glide across such shallow water, even just mud at times. I can say we've seen enough alligators in the wild to last a lifetime.



Next it was time to hit the beach. We loved driving through all the beachside communities, starting in Boca and ending near West Balm Beach. We made note of a couple areas we'd love to spend a weekend and return to like Delray Beach. Note to self though: check President Trump's schedule of when he's in town because we learned that when he's in town access to many of the great beach communities can be tricky if not impossible. Here was our happy place...



After a great afternoon at the beach we managed to stop in on our way home to see our sweet friends the Schrecengost's who moved to Jupiter last fall. They spoiled us with a fabulous dinner and how fun it was to see their beautiful home and hear about their adventures since moving to Florida.