Christmas 2010 Family Visit to St. Petersburg - Day 1

For the first time in 5 years, all of my children came together for our Christmas Visit.  It was sweet!!!  This is my fourth Christmas in St. Petersburg.
The time went way too fast, but the hours were packed with great moments, big hugs, laughter, fun and food!  And for the first time, my apartment went from a one bedroom to a three bedroom!  


We had a mid-afternoon dinner at Valentino's, my favorite Italian family restaurant in St. Pete. It was Joe's and Joy's first visit there.


Gina had a sausage and spinach calzone.

 I forgot what exactly Joy and Joe ordered!  

Mia had a buffalo chicken calzone and Adele had a salad with chicken.

A favorite:  Valentino chips!

My pepperoni and eggplant calzone.  YUM!!!

The weather was beautiful while they were visiting. First time, all five in front of my apartment building.  :-)
We went for a nice walk up to Coffee Pot Bayou and then over to Tampa Bay.

Walking along the Bay.

The waterfront park system in St. Pete celebrated it's 100 Anniversary this year.  As part of renovations, this sundial was added.  You stand on the current month, chiseled into the stone, and your shadow is cast to indicate the current time.  It is way cool!

Heading back to my apartment on 16th Ave. NE

Such a gorgeous afternoon for a stroll!

Outside Christmas tree!

Yes, Virginia, there are polar bears in Florida!

Let's pretend tonight's Christmas Eve!

I always wanted to be a teen model!

And this was before the sugar buzz from all the candy in the stockings!

Matching flamingo PJs.  It's the Florida lifestyle from Bealls!

Sleepy time!

What's a trip to St. Pete without a visit to Paciugo?!!!

Portrait in front of the Christmas tree in my living room.  :-)  My other living room!

Time for bed!  OK, now who's sleeping where?