We decided to take the kids (and their spouses) on a family vacation for Thanksgiving, and since last time we took a trip with all 6 of us, we went scuba diving with MANta rays, we decided this time we should go snorkling with MANatees! So, it was off to Florida ...
Mark and Stephanie on board Southwest, ready to go!
Cynthia enjoys the scene at Epcot
The family poses for our xmas photo!
Helga, having fun in Norway ...
Thanksgiving dinner, in Morocco!
Epcot Center by night
A typical Tuthill clan activity ...
Lunch in the Winn-Dixie parking lot!
Early morning, and ready to snorkle
Mark and Cyn getting geared up
The view from the water
Cynthia with her friend!
They are really playing!
And love to be scratched
Mysterious and magical
With adorable faces!
Swimming
Looking at us ...
Playing with each other
Taking a breath from the surface
Relatives of elephants!
With CUTE little arms
This one held onto Cyn for a long time
Swimming around
Nose bubbles
Some facial marks
Cyn with another friend
Hello!
Jess and mom warming up
Amazing Florida scenery
Ready at another snorkling spot
The water is more clear here
Eating grasses from the bottom of the river
Such adorable eyes!
And they love to let you scratch under the chin
Swimming along
Manatee friends
View of the manatee sanctuary (they COULD stay there, but come out to play!)