2010 Trip with my honey!

It is almost Spring… So, that means we get a trip with NO kids!!!

We headed out Tuesday night and dropped the kids with my parents.. then to spend the night in Nashville for an early flight.  Wednesday morning we arrived in Miami.. Rented a car and took the LONG drive to Key West.  I was told it was a nice drive, but I had to fight to keep my eyes open! 

We made it to Key West.  I have reserved the room ahead of time.  Travis and I went to check in….. and I had made the reservations for February instead of March.  Oops!  Luckily, they refunded my money and I had to pay just a little more for a room.  This is the beautiful beach that we did not have time to layout in…. but it was 40 degrees outside!!!

Chris and Julie at breakfast before our LONG drive back to Miami.

Our hotel in Miami was on PGA Doral Golf course.  IT was a FABULOUS place to stay.  We felt like we were in an apartment.  Double sinks, full sized kitchen, couch, table… FABULOUS!!!

 

Then we flew out and headed to Atlantis!!!

   

We had many nights with nice dinners, but this had to be the most extravagant.  One of our friends recommended the ‘Greycliff’ to us.  It was an old home that had the largest collection of wine in the world.  We were able to tour the wine cellar after our 5 course meal!  This picture is of the boys… As we entered, the host told us that there were no short pants allowed… So, all the boys had to ‘borrow’ from the restaurant.  It was hilarious, especially in size 42, when they were 36!

The owner was there, so Julie asked the multimillionaire if he would take a picture OF us, not WITH us… but we included him!  We also saw Steve Smith(former NBA player) while dining, but we didn’t get a picture of him…

   

The last night there, we walked over the bridge to eat at Outback.  I had enough seafood!  It was time for real food!  

My new bag is packed...

I made me a bag... packed it.. and am heading to the beach!!!

Summer Dress!

Because of Summer coming… We hope soon???  I decided to make a summer dress.  My model wasn’t too excited to pose, but enjoyed playing with my phone!

This is more of a size 4 than 2!  I can of course make it shorter and with many other fabric options!  Let me know if you are interested!

         

Another bag…

We Partied at Chuck E. Cheese

In preparation for Harrison’s Fourth birthday, I asked him what he want to do to celebrate.  He decided he wanted everyone (naming about 15 kids) to come to his ‘new’ house.  Well… that would be the rental… and no, it is not ready for a party! 

So, Chuck E. Cheese was the only other option (seeing as the park is covered in snow)…  But it was GREAT!  and well worth the hour drive for a party.

T even made the five hour trip for it.

All the girls and Harrison…but Truitt is on his way.  The are all looking at the Chuck E…none of them will sit close.  They had a real one, but I thought the kids would run out screaming if he came out.

Grayson found his place with Pop Pop

H wanted a batman cake…so tha't’s what he got!

There were very few pictures that showed Harrison’s face!

 

The girls helped him open his gifts

 

Have you ever seen such pure joy???

The little girls had so much fun playing together

Even Garvin got to come and play

We try to always get a family picture at the birthday parties.

Alexis’ conversation

***Alexis is full of words these days… Some are sweet and soft… others are loud and demanding!  Here are some of the things:

*I do it!

*Mine?

*Harrison go? (where’d Harrison go?)

*Bad… Time out

It really isn’t what she says, but more how she says them that is so cute!

 

 

***She was telling me about playing in the snow the other day:

(the dots are pauses)

Me…no(snow)… ride…Kim… pull… Lilly… fun…goves on

noman(snowman)… hat… cold…funny…Harrison…kick…

 

***A couple weeks ago, we were all in the car and she starts saying “Thomas ?????”  over and over.  Then we came to the conclusion that she was saying “Thomas Vance”.. which is Harrison’s middle and last name.  I was surprised that she knew it, but it was cute how she chanted it.  Then the next day, she did it again… We then learned she was trying to sing Thomas the Train’s theme song…Thomas and his friends… but she was just saying ‘Thomas friends’

Harrison Turns 4!!!