Wanna See More Zander (and CM Lifetime Membership Winner)

We really had a blast with Zander this past weekend.  I posted most of my favorite photos yesterday, so be sure to click over and check them out.  Plus, you can learn all about Zander and his LOVE for children with special needs.

Zander requested a little time with B while I was enjoying coffee with friends at a fantastic, local bakery here in Tampa.  If you are ever visiting, be sure to check out Sophie's Bakery.

Just hangin' around!!

While we were waiting for the rowers B wanted to give Zander some love.  If you didn't see the rowers, be sure to visit yesterday's post HERE.

Another peek at Zander watching all of the activity on Bayshore Boulevard. 

He also had some more fun at the playground that I didn't show yesterday.

B has two of his very own sock monkey's, so I decided to have a play date.  It looks more like Zander is the old monkey telling the younger monkey's a bedtime story.

And before we sent him on his way to Allison I let him have a little fun in our backyard.  What monkey wouldn't love a mango tree?

*If you would like to host Zander click on over and Kayla will get you signed up!

The winner of the Lifetime Membership to Clickin' Moms is:

Sarah of Naptime Momtog

Congratulations Sarah!!!  

I will forward this post and your information to Megan and she will be contacting you.

**Today I am linking up with Project Alicia, Live and Love Out Loud, and The Paper Mama. 

A Warm Tampa Welcome To ZANDER

Zander arrived here last week after spending a few days with Sarah, Dustyn, and Carsyn.  We tried to give him a warm Tampa welcome.

If you don't know about Zander, he is a sock monkey who has heart full of love for children with special needs.  He is just one part of the much larger FAITH Project, founded by Amy Gomes.  You can read more about this wonderful project and Zander's wanderings HERE.  

As many of you know I enjoy working with children and adults with special needs, so this is a cause that is near and dear to my heart.  It is something I don't do now that I live in Florida, but I spent several years volunteering with a group at my church in Kentucky.  You can read more about that HERE.

Kayla Faye of Struttin' My Stuff Photography launched Wandering the World with Zander.  Kayla has been (and continues) gathering a group of photographers and friends from all around the world to photograph Zander, as he travels.  Kayla will then compile these photos into a book that will be published via Blurb, and the proceeds from the sale of these books will go directly to the FAITH Project. 

We figured since Zander was a tourist in Tampa we should show him some of the tourist sites.

We started by showing Zander "Crew Art."  This area is a very popular location for rowing crews, particularly Collegiate rowing crews.  The art you see along the sea wall is the way various collegiate teams leave their mark.  Little did we know he was going to get to see rowers in person.

Then, we visited Bayshore Boulevard.  You can't come to Tampa without enjoying our 4.5 mile sidewalk that winds along the waterfront.  It is the world's longest continuous side walk (at least, I think it still holds the title) and is an excellent place to walk, run, bike, roller blade, or just stroll along looking for sting rays, birds, dolphins and the like.  

While we didn't make a stop at the pirate ship we did visit some pirates (another Tampa must). 

We showed him the skyline.

Then B needed a break, so off we went to the park.  

I guess Zander needed a break too!!

Today, Zander is off to Pennsylvania where he will be spending a few days with Allison.  However, stayed tuned for more photos of Zander's Tampa experience.  

**If you would like to host Zander be sure to click over and Kayla will get you signed up!

Today I am linking up with My 3 Boybarians, The Happiness Project, Communal Global, and Ruby Tuesday.