Marco Island, Wallace Family Style!

After Steve and Lindsey’s wedding, the John and I took off to Marco Island, Florida with my parents and my baby brother, Patty.  It was a fantastic week of relaxation and family bonding!

Roadtrip!!!

Roadtrip!!!

Made it!

Made it–arrival drinks!

The house was a short walk from the beach.

Football/soccer on the beach!

Football/soccer on the beach!

Lunch on the patio. Nice face, Patty.

Lunch on the patio. Fried bologna sandwiches!!!  Nice face, Patty.

One of the best things about the beach:  the SEAFOOD!!!!

Dinner on the harbor. Delicious and beautiful!

Dinner on the harbor. Delicious and beautiful!

My boys 🙂

My cute parents--I love this one!!!

My cute parents–I love this one!!!

Making pizza in the kitchen. I decided I was an expert...

Lunch time!  Making pizza in the kitchen. I decided I was an expert…

One unexpected delight was the number of Protected Species we encountered while there.  We saw Burrowing Owls, which actually live in holes in the ground and eagles.

We went exploring and found these owls. So cool! Photo by: Daddy.

We went exploring and found these Burrowing Owls. So cool! Photo by: Daddy.

Eagle hunting--we found one and his nest!

Eagle hunting–we found one and his nest!

Girls' Shopping Day--coffee and biscotti to kick it off!!!

Girls’ Shopping Day–coffee and biscotti to kick it off!!!

Hanging out with hubs!

Hanging out with hubs!

Awesome poolside view!

Awesome poolside view!

Fierce Florida sunset on our last night. Gorgeous!

Fierce Florida sunset on our last night. Gorgeous!

Last dinner in Orlando! So glad Lucy could join us!

Last dinner in Orlando! So glad Lucy could join us!

On our final day in Florida, we drove back to Orlando to catch flights to our respective cities.  Lucy was able to meet us for dinner!

It was such a nice relaxing holiday–so thankful for my family 🙂

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