Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Thank you, Florida


I would like to take a moment and thank the great state of Florida, especially the specific cities of Pensacola and Panama City of being at their best last week. We could hardly contain our excitement as we were able to dip our toes in the warm emerald water on the white sand beaches. It was fabulous and beautiful! Grant couldn't get enough of the water and Katelee liked it as long as she stayed away from the wiggles (waves) that would "take her away forever."Brenna just liked sticking her tongue out to taste that salty sea air. She enjoyed the dolphins on our boat ride to Shell Island, feeling the sand and showing off her gut in her bathing suit!

I would like to thank the wonderful laundry fairies who reside in Florida, who magically pick up all of our dirty clothes and have it freshly washed when we return from any outings. That wonderful service has not followed us to our home, so I guess it is exclusive to that location.

A great thanks to Dave's family who hosted and cooked and were our own private hotel. The kids loved seeing an aunt, uncle, cousins (we are counting Droopie dog), grandparents and a great grandpa as well. We loved the Naval Air Station, the seafood restaurants on the beach and were so glad it wasn't too hot!

Thank you to all who were patient with us as we traveled on the plane...from Katelee yelling out to a nice lady sporting a cowboy hat "Hello cowboy Girl!" to the other passengers in our row who chuckled as Grant exclaimed he could see the whole world! Katelee explained she just could view Africa.

Ahh, Florida....we will see you again!

12 comments:

Todd and Jen said...

Katelee and Grants faces in the airplane are priceless.

Russell and Lisa McArthur said...

Looks like you all had a wonderful time!! Glad the weather was good for you. I know about that laundry fairy too. Never follows me home either. I guess back to the real world now huh? I love the pics and the kids are just growing by leaps and bounds!! We've got to get together with you guys. Miss you tons!! Love, Russell and Lisa

Angela Hansen said...

I have never been visited by the laundry fairy, she needs my number. Glad you guys had such a fun trip, it looked beautiful.

Katie said...

Waaaaaaaayyyyyyyy Fun! That beach looks divine!!!!

Dave and Hejdi Swan said...

Oh that looks so fun! It's stories like that, that make me wish one of our parents lived somewhere else besides Ogden, so we could visit some exotic land like Florida :) And I can't believe how fast Brenna is growing up...time goes by so fast!

Michelle said...

So glad you're back. We missed you guys. I love the pictures. The sand truly is sooooo white! And wow, Dave can jump. He must be good at basketball!

Bekah said...

The jealosy is raging! Glad you guys had a fun trip, though!

Tammy said...

You guys look so good Kara! We're headed to Florida tomorrow for a little vacation. Your post made me super excited for the beach!!

Sermons of the Day said...

I can't wait to get there. I hate the snow that is coming down right now outside my window. You guys looked so great and happy. Way to go.

Beckypants said...

Way to go! AGAIN. Travelin Fools, glad you had fun :)

kelsey said...

Okay, I just love your posts!!!!!

Dubb Days said...

I agree--Florida is great! Glad it was a wonderful trip for. The laundry fairy is not in the whole state, I am sad to say:)
Love that Katelee called her cowboy girl and that she could only see Africa--hilarious!
Oh and that comercial you emailed me with the rapping minivanners--wonderful!