Beach Art

So it looks like we are in for some rough waters this week.  I bet the shell seekers are loving this! Its got to be sending some treasures this way.  Most of our beach time so far has been at high tide so its not the best time for shell searching.

So the beach angels and I tried our hand at a little Beach art today.  Meet Katy (momma turtle's name) and Lacey (Baby turtle's name)
Beach Art 2013 Lexi, Taylor and PaPa
 
We are seeing a lot of rain so far this week.  After we completed the beach art the beach angels were ready to head back to the house and the pool.  No doubt as long as the water stays this rough their favorite spot this week will be at the pool.  Captiva Cutie has a nice Lanai (I think that's the correct spelling, back home we call it a screen porch!) it connects to the pool deck its a great place to  catch the breeze and chill.  Also my place to sit and work on the blog.
 
View from the Lania A.K.A. screen porch
 
Front yard or Jungle of Captiva Cutie great place for finding frogs, lizards and exotic plants the Beach Angels Lexi & Taylor love it.
Lexi rescues smallest frog in the world from swimming pool this morning!  Great job Lexi, Frog returned to the safety of the jungle in our front yard.
 
Its amazing what kids will remember.  Last time we were here Lexi conned me out of a necklace at one of the local gift shops.  Her prize for actually holding her breath and going under water for the first time.  She was 8 then.  So now at 10 she's asking what can she do to get PaPa to pay up again!
 
PaPa's a little smarter this time around.  I told both of the beach angels if they found a Junonia and gave it to NaNa they could pick out whatever they wanted at a gift shop down here.  So this morning Taylor the littlest Beach angel says "When I find that Junonia for NaNa I want a trampoline!"  LOL
Ummh, they don't have trampolines down here do they?
 
Why is that kids can't remember if they picked up their clothes off the bathroom floor but they can remember something that happen 2 years ago???
 
 
For those of you that don't know what a Junonia looks like.  Rare shell prized collectors item by many a Sanibel shell collectors.
 
 
So dinner last night was George & Wendy's  Drunken grouper was delicious.  Torrey our waiter was a hoot.  The beach angels loved him.  Torrey said he was a transplant from Ohio 30 years ago. Nice guy and great meal.
 
I leave you today with lyrics from a tune that's been floating in my head all day. "and I traded it in for a whole 'nother world  A pirate flag and an island girl"  Who sings it?  If you're into country you'll know it and the tune will be in your head the rest of the day. Your welcome!
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Comments

Anonymous said…
WOW!!! That is the world's tiniest frog! That is really amazing and good job to Lexi's for saving it! What a wonderful jungle you have in your yard - definitely an adventure paradise in there. - Dana
July 1, 2013 at 5:39 PM
Shelllady said…
Your beach art is amazing!! What a great job!

You're right RC, that is the smallest frog in the world, I woulda thought that they would still be tadpoles when they are that size!!

Hubby found his Junonia in 2007, I think! None since!! I think you are safe, no trampolines at any gift shops there!! :) Isn't it a hoot what our kids remember?!....and what they don't!

Kenny Chesney is the country singer you are talking about! How appropriate for your new home this week! Thanks for keeping us updated, and what a beautiful place to do it!!
July 1, 2013 at 5:44 PM
Kim@Snug Harbor said…
K Chez as we call Kenny Chesney! Looking forward to hearing more about your trip.
July 2, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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