Florida Part #2

I know you were starting to think that there really was no Part #2. No, we didn't just stay there! We did some more swimming and playing in the sand before we returned to the steamy, humid place we call home.

Travis told us that he didn't want to go swimming, he was just going to dig. But Wednesday was the day that Hurricane Alex came through the Gulf and we got some rough surf and some rain from it. It was perfect for wave jumping, so Travis and Randy went swimming and as Travis has been telling everyone, "we got BLASTED!" He loved the anticipation of watching the waves coming closed and closer and then getting knocked over! They didn't look very menacing, but to Travis the waves were huge! He was a great sport and rather waterlogged by the time we left.

Justin had his own fun crawling into the surf and getting spun around as the waves came up the beach. He crawled straight into the water and got a few facefuls of water when he wasn't looking (most of the time...)

But Justin tired quickly and he spent the rest of his time digging. He is very diligent at his work, and Travis joined in for a while too. I love watching the two of them playing together.

This is the first time Travis went to the beach at my Dad and Tammy's house:

Not much has changed! Still covered in sand!

That night Randy and I snuck away for a date night of mini golf and dinner. The kids enjoyed some grandparents' spoiling!

The next day it was time to head home and out flight was delayed so we decided to eat our lunch in the airport. Travis always appreciates a good picnic! And there was a great play area which helped the time pass quickly. We were very glad to make it home...finally. Four night away is our limit because that's when my lack of sleep makes functioning near impossible. It's a little easier with Randy because we can share the nightime responsibilities, but it's always nice to return home. You'll see why when you read about the next trip!!

Okay, so that's Florida. Next comes Seattle: The weather wasn't near as warm, but somehow we were convinced to swim- in 70 degree water!!!