50,51,52,53,54 ~ Florida 2011

  

(this picture is the short time between Alivia's birthday and Coopers birthday where their ages are 2,4,6,8)

Soon will be 8,7,5,3...wow!!

We decided to take a trip to Daytona beach, just after the Daytona 500 it was really cool to see that HUGE complex. I didn't take any pictures of it, because it was still pretty busy with people, cars etc. So we hung out on the beach and had a great time.

The water was pretty cold and the waves were pretty big so no swimming just playing.

 Kessler could chase birds all day long, I mean all day.

 I saw lots of sea shells courtesy of the kids.

 This picture is so funny, Cooper was bugged that I wanted him to stop playing and pose for a picture (the hunched over stance and bugged face)

 Livi loves being buried in the sand.

 Bauer not as much as Livi, but he was brave and got buried up to his waist.

 If you want a close up of seagulls, throw some food on the ground

 Dead jelly fish was some for sure entertainment.

 I tried to Photoshop a tan on Ben it didn't work:)

 Alivia's own personal castle.

 Waiting for Thomas the Train...not very patiently.

There were many decisions of what to do in Orlando, we decided on Wet N Wild. We went there 2 days and it was better than I thought it was going to be. Once I decide I like something I am a very loyal patron (Chilis, Cafe Rio, Disney, Sea World Aquatica) I thought that is were we would go was Sea World Aquatica's waterpark.

 I loved this picture, Cooper loved this swing rope thing. As he started to swing down this little boy walked right in front of him and so he spread his legs apart and went right over the top of him. He was SO impressed with himself. I love the photo.

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 SLC-ATL

When we made it to Atlanta we stayed at the Atlanta Hyatt North by the Hartsfield-Jackson airport.

The hotel was beautiful and the staff was so friendly.

We actually left a day early and stayed there two days and had a really good time actually just chillin by the airport in ATL.

While at the airport we visited McDonalds and the park and actully went and saw a movie once we rented a car. We say Gnomeo and Juliet movie. I am sad I wasted any money on that show, oh well.

 I can't decided if it is a good /or/ bad thing there are McDonald's everywhere.

The good is that they are everywhere and I know my kids will have food in their tummies.

The bad they are everywhere and sometimes I don't know if I like referring to their food as food. (rude I know)

 I love this picture of Alivia, I took it right next to this huge window with some really pretty sheer drapes on them. I like it, I might print it and hang it somewhere.

I also loved this picture of Bauer, he is such a sweet little man, he is always so innocent in his actions and feelings that is what I love the most about him.

This picture of Kessler is his classic self lately. He scooted himself in there by backing in. His purpose to go potty, he is in the stage where his wants a private place to do his biz, (we are close to potty training). He then fell asleep in this position. Love it. I will use this again someday and tell this story to future girlfriends I am sure:)

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 The 365 project has been a little hard to accomplish the last few days. So some days the next week or so might be combined. oh well.

We had a fun night at the Dell Taco with the kids...umm taco tuesday people. So we brought some extra peeps and peeps that we love to be with.

first there are a lot of things in this life that I want for my kids but one of them is good friends, people who help them make right decisions. people who are fun to be around and all though might disagree or even get mad at each other will be able to still be friends. Alivia is so lucky she has some good friends in this neighborhood who live close by both directions and we are so thankful for them. we are also lucky to have family close go and have fun with and call a friend too.

Day one

Traveling with four kids by myself wasn't as bad as I thought. Getting through security no problem. The only hang up was the pilots let Cooper sit up front and I DID NOT HAVE MY CAMERA OUT!! and we held up the line for a minute or two.

We got the very last row, all the way across!! That was the only anxiety was not knowing where everyone would sit.

We are in Atlanta, staying an extra day, the loads are so full I am not sure how and when we will get to Orlando, We will hurry up and wait.

Anyway the pool is closed, yeah, my plans out the window we might have to go out for a walk and see what we can find.

46/365-Coop

One of the sweetest little guys around.

I love taking his picture because his expressions are usually very genuine.

He can not wait for his Birthday to come and has been talking about it almost everyday.

We are going to have a special visitor for a few days, most days while we are gone, Ben's Dad is flying from Frankfurt-London-LAX-SLC all tomorrow and will be staying at our house until the beginning of next week.

Yeah Papa!

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 A million time over we are lucky to be able to fly for free (some taxes may apply) and even luckier to have nice in laws that think of us when some time share rooms fall through.

We are on our way to Orlando this week and packing is SUCH A PAIN. I used to not mind it but it is getting harder and harder with the things that you need to bring---just to keep the kids entertained getting there not to mention the clothes, shoes, underwear, socks, hats, sunscreen, shorts, shirts----should I bring a sweatshirt, do I let them bring their pillow pets, should I bring my stroller this time?

This is why you need a vacation from your vacation.

Post packing pictures to come, because I know you are dieing to know how many suitcases I will bring:)

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Happy Valentines Day with a minor complaint!

Love, Love, Love Ben..Love everything that he does for our family. He is a great Dad, such a softee for those of you who don't know it. He is such a pushover if the kids are crying or are sticking their little lips under the door, saying "Daddy come and get me, I not tired"

I L.O.V.E to tease Ben about his shoes, his garments, pop cans, plates etc...

I just had to take a picture this day about putting things back in their place.

( I thought taking a pic of his garments just left of the laundry hamper wasn't appropriate:)

Anyway Happy Valentines Day Benn-e!

Love you,

 love your shoes,

 pop cans, 

dirty plates, 

garments, 

I wouldn't trade them for anything.

43/365-Nap time or Not Nap time

Kessler is at the age that if he doesn't nap he will fall asleep wherever he is at around 5pm. Here is a picture of an example, I kept him up so he could go to bed around 7pm, and to my non-surprise he fell asleep on the floor in the living room. 

42/365-Uncle Kyle

My kids have a pretty neat uncle that likes to hang out with them and my kids are always entertained with Uncle Kyle around.

Tonight we went to my Mom's, Ben was at work Kyle came home and was showing the boys some cool boy stuff (transformers, airplanes etc...) on his computer.

Thanks Kyle for being a Awesome Uncle!