Monday, May 19, 2008

A trip to the Sunshine State

We just spent the last week on vacation in Florida. We had a GREAT time. Nathan was such a good boy the whole week and had so much fun! He was so good on the plane. There were alot of kids on the flight (as I'm sure you can imagine going to Orlando) and Nathan made many friends. He was running to everyone in the airport saying "hi" and as we were getting off the plane he was saying "bye". He was so excited to watch the planes and all the people driving the carts carrying the luggage around. While we were on the plane he just played in our little row and then took a nap for half the flight (going there and coming back). While we were there we went to the zoo, Clearwater beach, Sea World and saw our friends David and Brandie Lorenz and their 3 kids. (David was our old singles pastor and married us) Also while we were there, we celebrated Mother's Day and our 4th wedding anniversary. The resort we stayed at was awesome. We got upgraded to a 4 bedroom condo that was newly renovated. It had wood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and plasma tvs in every room. We were sad that we didn't have any friends or family there to share this place with cause it was so big and so much space went unused. The pool area was really nice too. We spent alot of time there. They had a lazy river and slide and two different swimming areas (one for kids and adults). Nathan LOVED the water. He had a blast at Clearwater beach. He loved playing in the sand and walking in the ocean and collecting shells. The water was so clear and the beach was like powder, it was so soft and white. We didn't plan on doing anything big like Disney cause we figured that he was too small and wouldn't really enjoy it or remember it so why pay all the money for it, but through our resort we got two tickets to Sea World for $10 and found out that kids under 3 was free so we went to Sea World. He loved it! He had so much fun looking at all the animals and watching the shows (his favorite was Shamu of course). He just danced like crazy to the music at the Shamu show. We all had a great time and love taking vacations. Next year we'll have another baby to enjoy vacations with!

Here are some pics:









5 comments:

christopher said...

Well that sure beats HFMD. It looks like you guys had a great time. I'm glad that you were able to go. I hope David and Brandie are doing well-it's been so long since I've seen them.

Lauren really loves the beach and it looks like Nathan is a fan as well. We're going back to Port A at the end of June with Beth's family. Good times. Hey Jake, we need to do an Axis 212 reunion!!! Ha ha.

Take care, John family!

Shauna Lynn said...

that sounds like so much fun! i am so DESPERATE for a vacation that I've even suggested going to San Antonio to stay in a hotel... haha. I'm glad you guys had a good time! You've given me hope for a good plane ride with Lily this summer.

Suzanne said...

It sounds and looks like you guys had lots of fun! I'm so glad you had such a great vacation. I'm so jealous of your tan, Kim!

Unknown said...

sounds like a perfect vacation...and what a good little boy you guys have! glad it was fun!

Anonymous said...

I forgot you all were going on vacation, and I checked the site worried you all were still on "lockdown" Looks like you all had a blast. I love Clearwater. Remember Kim...used to go there all the time. :) Anyway, hope you all have a nice tan and feel very relaxed!