The Beautiful Ft. DeSoto with a Beautiful Family!

I had only been to Ft. De Soto twice before. The first time was in 2000 when I first arrived at Florida College. The school had a picnic ( a very very small college!) and then later we treaded through the water to a sand bar for a devotional, singing praises to God. The same God I believe in today. The next time I went was in 2008, taking the two fabulous kids I nannied for, for a little beach excursion. I thought to myself 'this is as beautiful if not more as I remembered it when I first moved to Florida'.....
When Nicole contacted me about taking pictures of her family she gave me the liberty of picking the place. Without hesitation I said 'Ft. DeSoto ok with you?' And here we were at the historic Fort on Saturday. The family was phenomenal. Full of love and respect for one another. The afternoon/evening was perfect (aside from the humidity). Let me tell you, this family was just great. They were up for anything. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to meet such a wonderful family! Here are a few of my favorites:

I don't know if Aunt Carol reads my blog BUT she sent me the sweetest card with a clip of two barefeet in the water. In the card it said 'I found this and thought of you'. This one is for you Aunt Carol :)

This one is my absolute favorite of the night.

A ladies man in the making. Such a good guy too!!

I say 'hey would you guys be ok with wandering into the sea oats for a shot?' They say 'sure'..... It was a risk and I broke my flipflop taking the shots but I think it may have been well worth it:)

Peace. Love. And Barefeet. (A Kentucky/Floridian thing)