Boca Raton

Friday morning we loaded up and drove to Boca Raton. I would love to say we had a nice drive, but Banastre managed to ruin the entire thing. He cried, screamed, and even managed to throw in a few "Help Me!!!'s" to the toll booth operator.

Here's Mr. Not too Happy and Mrs. Very Excited. They are very easy to tell apart!

We checked into our hotel room and decided to check out the area. We went for a nice walk on the beach and then found a great Japanese place so Elizabeth and Matt could have sushi. (Banastre and I enjoyed nice cooked Teriyaki Chicken.)

Saturday morning we hit the breakfast buffet at our hotel and then went straight to the beach. It was absolutely beautiful. The water off the coast here is the most amazing blue and when you aer in it, it is so clear that you can see everything. It was actually a yellow flag and purple flag day. This meant it was rough seas with a strong under tow and dangerous marine life/man-of-war. We never let Elizabeth in the water without one of us and none of us went very deep. Banastre was like a seagull and would run up to the water and then run the other way when a wave came crashing towards him. Here's a few pictures of the fun day.

Banastre really enjoyed covering Elizabeth with sand. He decided that after her legs were done, she needed sand on top of her head!

This is the reason for long hair. He makes perfect Surfer Dude.One day I dream of owning a condo somewhere along the Florida Atlantic coastline. I would so love to wake up to this any morning I could!!!

That afternoon, we went back to the hotel and cleaned up. We went to "Cheeburger Cheeburger" for lunch and then we went for a drive down A1A. When we got to Pompano Beach, they were having a seafood festival. So, we got out there and checked things out. Matt gave blood to get in free and I scored a wristband off of some one leaving, so we all got in free! There really wasn't that much going on, so we got back in the car and drove back up the scenic route. It was a beautiful day and each of enjoyed it immensely.

Later that evening we checked out the Boca Raton mall. It's owned by Simon Malls and was a lot like South Park in Charlotte, but it did have a few other stores that made me think more of Carolina Place. We even had a little adventure while there. Elizabeth really wanted to go to Libby Lu. So, in we go. They inform us that with any $10.50 purchase you get a free Webkinz. Elizabeth decided she needs some of their speciality face mask. As her and the sales person are making it, one of the dispensers messes up and coats Elizabeth with a lot of face mask down the front of her shirt. So, not only did she get the free Webkinz, but she also got a free Hannah Montana shirt to wear and keep. Banastre is now infatuated with her Reindeer Webkinz, so we may end up having to get her a different one later!

All in all, it was a great weekend. Now, this weekend we are off to Fort Lauderdale for our last competition until Nationals in July.