Florida 2013

It's been challenging finding the time to type two handed.  Usually, if I'm on the computer I'm also feeding Sam.  I've stolen a few moments to write before another project calls my name....or Sam.

My favorite quote from the trip was during take-off when Abby said, "We're flying like Super Grover 2.0!!!"  It was awesome and definitely set the tone for the trip.  She was sooo excited to fly!

Overall, we had a fantastic trip.  We prepared and thought through all the "what-ifs" to avoid any disasters, which was absolutely to our benefit.  Our 6am flight on Monday was a little crazy (see future post for Tips on Flying with kids) and we were thankful to take our own car and not rely on a ride.  My awesome brother picked up the truck and dropped it off prior to our arrival home - love him!

We arrived in Florida to warmth and sunshine - thank goodness!!  Abby's first to-do as declared on the plane was to go swimming in the pool!  So we checked in, grabbed our suits and off we went!  Grocery shopping could wait.  We had enough snacks to tide us over if we were hungry.

Swimming in the pool!

Instead of putting the ball, why can't I just drop it in?

The resort was super family friends and had a ton of activities such as a splashground/playground for kids, a 9-hole mini golf course, noon time crafts/games for kids, 1pm root beer floats by the pool, several kid friendly pools and an adult only pool.  Just steps from the beach and minutes from Publix and loads of restaurants.  We took one 1/2 day to visit the Safari and Abby will most likely tell you it was her favorite part of the trip. A drive through a 4 mile safari then time to hit up some amusement rides, splashground, and a picnic lunch.  

Field Trip to the "Zoo"

M&M Bingo at Noon

Hanging out with Papa

If you don't have a pack n play, a basket works just fine!

We spent five glorious days in Palm Beach/Singer Island and then drove an hour to Port St. Lucie where Papa has taken roots for a month.  We had beautiful weather (high 70's/low 80's) all week and no rain.  A bit of color on the skin, Vitamin D in the body, and lots of fun and laughter to energize the soul.  We have to do this each February.