Miami

On February 2, we woke up bright and early and caught Jackson's last free flight - to Miami!  I had an all-day meeting the next day, so we decided to head down early and then spend the weekend. We had a great time and here are a few highlights!

Thursday
We headed straight from the airport to Key Largo, about 1.5 hours away.  Our first stop was Mile Marker 88, a restaurant on the bay that my colleague recommended.  It was perfect - we enjoyed some yummy seafood, a great view and then some pastel Adirondack chairs in the shallow water. 

We then headed north a bit to the Ocean side for a bit more wading in the bay off the Ocean and playing at a great playground, where Jackson could not get enough of the climbing wall.

Friday
Daddy and Jackson went to the Seaquarium while I was working.  They had a great time, and Jackson sat completely still during the sea lion show and got splashed with salt water during the dolphin show which made him cry until he saw that daddy was laughing. Jack was also introduced to a chocolate covered banana, which he loved.

Saturday
We headed to the Miami Zoo right when it opened and rented a bike cart to get us around the zoo because it was so big.  You basically just stick the kids up front (where my purse is), but by the end Jackson was sitting on our laps.  The highlight was being able to feed the giraffes (for all of us!)

We then headed to Key Biscayne to go to a state park where there was suppose to be a good beach.  It wasn't exactly hot out, but eventually Jackson was stripped down to his diaper and enjoying the water (and seaweed)  And in case that you think Jackson is sweet all the time, I have proof to the contrary - a nice bruise where he bit me. He's a beast!

Sunday
We headed to the hotel pool and went swimming for a bit before we packed up and headed to the airport for our flight.  A great pre-2nd birthday weekend of lots of fun (and great food for Mommy & Daddy)! 

More pictures here.