enjoying the insane florida weather

We finally made it to Toronto after a crazy 30-hour car ride from Marco Island, FL. Check out the rest of our Florida photos here.

I remember when I was growing up, we used to visit Florida much more (because it was the closest hotspot to Toronto). Before this visit, the last time I was in Florida was 2000. I've since gotten used to the temperate Pacific Northwest climate and the heat and humidity hit me like a brick wall as we walked out of the Fort Myers airport.

In the brief 10 days that we were in Marco Island (on the Gulf coast), we experienced blazing heat, humidity, thunderstorms, smog from brush fires and lots of wind and choppy waters from the first hurricane of the season (Andrea) off the coast of North Carolina. It was cool!

Storm rolling in
Originally uploaded by evelet.

Here is a photo from the balcony of our condo of a thunderstorm rolling in at sunset. Many of the sunsets from the condo balcony are magical. We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful place to stay in Marco Island. I can't wait to go back...

mmmm...salty...

It's sunny and a balmy 30 deg. C here in Marco Island and now that we're used to it, we're relaxing and enjoying! Josh (and Brian!) got their first "taste" of the Gulf of Mexico yesterday. I think Josh's reaction speaks for itself! We've been sleeping lots, shopping and definitely basking in the Florida sun. I've been getting my fill of Florida grapefruits - they are the best!

Unfortunately, the condo only has a dial up connection and it took a LONG time to upload this one photo. I will post the rest of the photos on Flickr once we get to Toronto.

zoolander too

Recently, we've noticed when Josh is sitting in his Bumbo that he can turn to the right but he can't seem to turn to the left! I thought that this was really weird but then Brian reminded me that someone else is afflicted with the same problem - Derek Zoolander! If you recall in the movie Zoolander, Derek Zoolander has the inability to turn left.

Here is a photo of Josh turning right.

Now here is photo of Josh trying to turn left.

a hairstyle for the ages...

Last of the Mohicans
Originally uploaded by evelet.

Many people have been commenting on Joshie's faux-hawk lately. As cute as it is, we did NOT plan it. His hair has just fallen out that way.

It's ironic that most people think it's SO cute. At 4-months old, I guess it is cute. At 14-years old, it would be considered cool! But at 40-years old, it would be considered a bad way to be balding! Hehehe...

Check out the rest of our March photos.

finally done!

This blog is updated! All the posts from the original blog are moved over and it only took 2 weeks - aargh! I hope I don't have to do that again anytime soon! Also, I'm sorry to everyone that subscribed to the blog before - those subscriptions will no longer work. You have to re-subscribe to this new blog (the link is at the bottom of the page). Sorry for the trouble!

one down, one to go...

Felicia was eliminated in ANTM this week. I was surprised - I didn't think she should have been eliminated yet. I think Tyra just got sick of being compared to her and sharing the spotlight. Hehehe...I guess I just have Brittany left now!

vandopoly or joshopoly?

OK, I admit that most of my posts will be about Josh from now on (sorry!) but he is just the cutest thing ever! Just to show that this is not the Joshopoly, I will post a non-Josh-related entry...

Cycle 8 of America's Next Top Model started a couple of weeks ago and here I am glued to it again! In the first episode, I liked Sarah right away. But since then, she's been showing that she's not all that and I don't quite like her much anymore! My favourites right now are Felicia and Brittany - I didn't like Brittany at first, but she takes great photos. As I'm sure most of you will concur, Renee and Jaslene drive me crazy! But I guess that's part of the nastiness that keeps me watching...

On a similar note, Season 11 of The Amazing Race also started a couple of weeks ago. I SWEAR that these are the only reality tv shows that I watch religiously! The Amazing Race is always fun. I was completely shocked that Rob and Amber were eliminated last week! All the better - now I don't know who I think will win anymore!