Florida Visit

In April, Steven and I had the privilege of taking the kids down to visit some of their Great Grandparents.  We also were fortunate enough to buy a van a the week that we left, which made the 32+ hours we spent in the care, much more pleasant.  (I know, vans aren't "cool" but man are they wonderful!)  We first drove 9 hours to the Carlton's house in Hilton Head (1st making a stop in Richmond for cousin Robert's 3rd birthday, of course), stayed over the night, then left the next morning and drove 7 hours to Sarasota, Florida, to visit Sam and DeeDee Stipp.  The car ride was actually not as bad as I thought it was going to be, and the kids slept more than expected in the car (b/c of the comfy van, of course!)  Florida was super fun, and we all loved all the great things that Sarasota had to offer!

Grampa Sam, snuggling with Braden, after a nap.

 

POOL TIME!!!  (Braden wasn't so sure at first)

Playing Ball with DeeDee

teaching Adelyn how to stroke

Drying off with Daddy

After a day at the pool and some time at the park, we went to the Sarasota aquarium...and the kids LOVED it!!!  Adelyn talked about wanting to see the sharks all day, and Braden couldn't get enough of the fish.

Jelly Fish!

Look at that shark!

This is the view from their balcony :)

We miss them!!!