Thursday, July 28, 2011

A Wonderful Time in Florida!!!

We got to take a fantastic trip to Florida as a family and it was SO much fun! We first spent a few days in New Smyrna Beach in a condo on the beach. Then we headed into Orlando to celebrate our friends Scott and Heather as they got married. We had some great family time and some really good relaxation time, it was wonderful!

The kids ready for the beach!



These kids could easily be beach babies.







Yep, buried Merideth in the sand!





Hanging by the pool at the condo. We went from the beach to the pool, beach to pool, beach to pool...




Marc and Samuel got a few games of shuffle board in.




We took a little half day trip to see the Kennedy Space Center. It was a fun time with lots to see!




Our friends, Rob and Tristan, from San Antonio joined us at the beach for a day then we headed to Orlando and spent a full day at Universal Studios.




Roller coaster shot. Tristan and Samuel we great buds on the trip, much like brothers. Erin was very surprised we didn't end up at the ER with all the wrestling they did!




Rob and Marc's roller coaster shot.



Merideth and mommy's roller coaster shot.



There were some fun characters that we got pictures with. Shrek, donkey and Princess Pheona were pretty funny.



Curious George is one of Merideth's favorite characters and George had a whole spray park and a bunch of books that we got a picture of her next to, every one!


She got soaked while the boys were off on the big roller coasters.







You know it has been a long day with a little girl falls asleep on her daddy's back!



We stayed at a great hotel in Orlando where they had tons for the kids to do. Here we are on a digital scavenger hunt, we had to get a picture of our entire team.




Merideth was the brave one to try the hula hoop contest. She was a great sport, didn't even cry when she was the first one out.

Our last night we got to go to the Hesington wedding. It was a wonderful wedding with lots of celebrating and fun.


Florida was super fun, we didn't want to leave, but we made great memories and will cherish them forever!

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Ballet Camp and Thunder Camp in Between Vacations!

Both the kids had camps a couple of weeks ago...we just got back from FL (hope to blog on that soon!), so in between going to MO and our trip to FL Samuel had a Thunder camp and Merideth had a ballet camp. They both enjoyed them very much. We didn't get any pics of Samuel but below is a picture and video of Merideth's Nutcracker recital.





Sunday, July 10, 2011

A Wonderful Trip To MO!!!

We ventured out of OK to meet up with Erin's family for some fun and work! We caravaned with Danica, Dylan and Tanner to meet Papa, Maudy, Uncle Denny and Uncle Kristofer in Branson for a few days before heading east to Caruthersville to help restore the barn that Erin's Great Grandfather built. It was a great trip with some memorable time with our wonderful family!!

Lambert's, home of the throwed rolls, was where we met up with the Merideth's, a must when we go to MO!



Samuel's first ever root beer float, he liked it!



We rented a boat for a day and got some good swimming and tubing in!





Uncle Denny is SO much fun!



A little cliff jumping for the boys!



Dylan loved the boat!



Giving some love to the captain!



Tanner kicked back and got his nap in!




Papa and his boys!



Swimming in the lake by our house.



Tanner preferred the bucket water over the lake water.




Good times with Uncle Kris!



Out for an afternoon of some put put.






And some go carting!





Merideth's first ever solo ride!


On our way to the farm we spent a few hours floating down the Current River...ever so relaxing!!!


Merideth working on picking up whatever she found!




Merideth was often Papa's shadow on the farm ready to help with whatever he needed!



Marc was assigned to ride the lift and of course the kids wanted a ride!



Tanner amongst some of the favorite toys, cords!




Sweet baby!




Happy Fourth of July!!!



Cooling off in the pool.



Samuel and Merideth got to experience fireworks for the first time up close!



Yeah!



We love the tire pictures!



The finished product and the Taylors!



The grand kids!



Just plain silly!




We celebrated an early birthday for Dylan, Tanner, Merideth and Kristofer. The boys ended up loving every bit of it!



Sweet sweet girl.



Sweet sweet Kristofer! Yep, 18 years old, crazy!!






A wonderful trip we will always remember! We are so blessed!