Saturday, November 13, 2010

Business & Pleasure



Dad had to go to Florida for work, so we decided to go with him and had a great time!


Dad, Gavin & Graysen checking out the airplanes.
Gavin and Graysen loved watching the luggage carts load and unload the planes!
They did excellent on the plane! They slept, played and loved the windows!



Gavin looking out the window!



Gavin & Dad


Graysen wants to look out the window too!





Graysen & Mama


They let us get a picture with the pilot!
We didn't want to overstay our welcome, so these are the best shots we captured!

Gavin & Dad
He really liked the lights and wanted to touch everything!


Mom & Graysen
He was a little scared of the pilot & didn't care about the lights!




We made it!
Our first Florida family photo!



We let all our "rules" go out the window on vacation!
The boys loved the yummy (not so healthy) meals they had in Florida! Graysen chows down!




Gavin loved the food, but enjoyed his straw more!





Let's hit the beach!!!!!!!

Gavin grabs his gear and is ready to swim!




Our first taste of yogurt!

Gavin says YUM!!!





Graysen isn't so sure...






Dad & Graysen






Gavin, Dad & Graysen








Mom & the boys!




At first, they weren't sure about the ocean and were glued to us.
Once they got over their fear, they LOVED it!
As much as they liked the water, their favorite activity was definitely playing in the sand!
Gavin & Graysen





Graysen & Gavin





Gavin finds another use for this basket!






Gavin decides he doesn't need his shoes!






Graysen covers himself in sand!





"DUCKS"
The boys called all the birds they saw on the ground in Florida ducks! :-)




Gavin tells the ocean Bye-Bye!





Graysen & Gavin taking a break from playing!




Since we were in elevators so much, the boys are now over their fear! They also figured out they can push the buttons and had to do EVERY time!


My turn!



Our hotel was right by Pier 39.
We had lots of fun walking on the pier, listening to the musicians, and watching the fishermen!

An evening on the beach!





TURTLE
We talked to this turtle everyday!






Mom and the boys checkout all the boats!





A Florida Sunset!






While Dad was at the conference, the boys and I filled our days with fun!



Graysen & Gavin grab a quick breakfast in the room before we head out!



The boys and I drove to a nearby Children's Museum and had a fun morning!

Gavin playing with the "oranges" or as he put it "ball!"







These animals were a hit with Gavin!






Police Officer Graysen






Firefighter Gavin








This playhouse/boat was a huge hit!
Graysen goes exploring!






Gavin & Graysen loved this exhibit.
The balls were floating on air and they kept trying to catch them!



This was a pizza shop exhibit, however, we stayed at the cash register the majority of the time!


Graysen






Gavin found the money!






Graysen checking out the playhouse




Gavin kept going up to this exhibit and touching this poster. I'm not sure if he wanted this boy to play with him or what he wanted, but as far as he was concerned, they are best friends!





Even with all the exhibits, these steps were their favorite!!!!




There was a park right across from our hotel and the boys loved it!
Graysen





Graysen & Gavin go exploring!



We must have watched this "digger" for 30 minutes one morning.
Everytime I tried to walk away, they would yell, "DIGGER!"
Digger/Sand Comber



We visited the Flordia Aquarium, what a hit!









Dad & Graysen checking out the large aquarium.
This made both the boys nervous at first, but then the loved it!





Graysen playing in a sea shell



Graysen shooting water at the "snakes"






Arrrrr! It's Gavin & Graysen!




Gavin & Graysen with a seahorse!





Graysen in the water fountain - he couldn't resist!













Gavin checks it out too!



We were trying to dry the boys out a little after playing in the water and found this historic ship! What a fun find!
Mom & the boys!




Anchor Away!




We gave Gavin & Graysen their first taste of Ice Cream on our last night in Flordia,
of course they loved it!
Gavin




Graysen



A trip to the Tampa Zoo before our plane leaves!

Graysen, Gavin & Dad




Watching the silly monkeys!





Turtles!!!!




Dad & Graysen on the carosel!




Waiting for our plane back home!

We had such a great time in Flordia! We're so glad everyone encouraged us to go!
We made so many great memories, but wish our last night and the plane ride home could have been vomit free!!!! :-)


1 comment:

Alison said...

Oh no! I was so excited to see all the pictures from your grand adventure (you and Mike are brave!), and then got to the part about vomit on the plane...poor Allison and Mike! It looks like the rest of the trip was a huge success, though. It's wonderful to see such great pics of your good lookin' boys!