Souvenirist

Shady Sunken Garden of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Mom — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:02:50 +0000

St. Petersburg, Fla.

In a desperate bid for a break from Florida’s unrelenting summer sun, the Elliott kids explore the 100 year old Sunken Gardens of St. Petersburg, Florida. It was a simply shady retreat. They followed it up with a dip in the ocean in Clearwater Beach. Next time they’ll save time for the neighboring attraction, Great Explorations.

Roller skates rock at Semoran Skateway

Dad — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:01:28 +0000

Casselberry, Fla.

Aren, Iden and Erysse learn a new skill - roller skating. Semoran Skateway has been a Central Florida family favorite since 1978.

Exploring the Doral with Dora and SpongeBob

Dad — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:47:50 +0000

Miami

Erysse hangs with Dora while Aren and Iden get some face time with SpongeBob poolside at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa.

Chocolate factory

Dad — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:31:23 +0000

Daytona Beach, Fla.

The kids dropped by Angell & Phelps, the famous chocolate factory in Daytona Beach, today. The hardest part? Deciding between the chocolate pretzels and the chocolate-covered potato chips.

Fourth of July

Dad — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:25:55 +0000

Geneva, Fla.

The kids caught the Independence Day parade in Geneva, Fla. They dodged candy being thrown from the floats, but are glad they caught it. They’re eating it now. So am I.

Birds of prey

Dad — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:08:10 +0000

Maitland, Fla.

The Elliott kids visited the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, Fla., where they got close (but not too close) to the eagles, ospreys and owls.

Aquatica adventures

Dad — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:11:37 +0000

Orlando

Will the Elliott kids take to the chutes at Aquatica? No way! Iden tried out the junior slide but for the most part the kids stayed safely in the splash zone.

Go kart races

Dad — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:50:40 +0000

Maitland, Fla.

The Elliott kids can’t get enough of speed. After racing golf carts last weekend, they graduated to the next level: go carts!

Wading in Lemon Bay

Dad — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:30:41 +0000

Englewood, Fla.

Aren goes into the bay to look for critters in the sea grass at Cedar Point Environmental Park. There are plenty for him and some friends to scoop up and show off to Erysse and Iden.

Racing golf carts on Palm Island

Dad — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:37:57 +0000

Palm Island, Fla.

No cars are allowed at Palm Island Resort — but they have golf carts. And they go fast. The kids took one for a joyride.