Today was lovely!

It must have been up near 70 today! It felt sooo nice. I took the kids to the library for a story/song/mini movie toddler group for Cliffton. Oddly, Violet likes it more than he does. The library is only about 3 blocks from our home and as long as its not bitter cold or snowdrifts everywhere, its a nice walk. We then checked out a health foods store nearby and bought some prunes, dried mangoes, snap pea crisps and little treats for the kiddos. Wow, I didn't realize how much I love prunes. Double yum!

Richard and I took the kiddos to the park after I took a nap. Violet was SUPPOSED to nap too but yeah, didn't happen. They had so much fun at the park even though it was a bit psycho. Everyone wanted to take advantage of the nice weather. Pictures to follow soon. Then we went to one of our most favorite stores - Costco. After shopping, we then had dinner there. In a rather amused tone, I mentioned to Richard how on the way to Costco we noticed how backed up the parkway was going south (back home) and I had earlier said, "We might have to find a different way home." Richard was kidding when he said, "Oh, it will have cleared up in 3 hours when we come home." Wouldn't you know, 3 hours later.... :)

Here are some pictures. I realized I had taken a lot of pictures of them at the same park earlier but only of Violet on the 18th. Here are some from the last couple of days.

(She was showing me where her belly button is)

Disney pt.3

Disney pt. 2

The only ride we didn't get pictures on was Buzz Lightyear. If you've been on it, you probably know why! Of course I have to prove that I can rank higher than a space cadet - my space ranger status is much more important than getting pictures ;) Here are some of our people mover pictures (great ride - you wait in line about 10 seconds and then get to ride for 5 minutes). I also posted dinner pictures. They hardly sat down for dinner - it was like a kiddie club on the perimeter of the room with kids jumping and dancing all around.

We love Disney!

Mom and I took the kids on Dumbo, the Carousel, Pooh Bear, Buzz lightyear and the people mover. Violet in line was, well, pyscho. But they had fun on the rides. Cliffie loved the lever on Dumbo that raised and lowered your seat. I think Violet wasn't too thrilled about the Monorail though.

Downtown Disney pt. 2

We loved the T-Rex store/restaurant where the dinos moved and growled and such. There is a regular extinction event due to a comet as well. The kids played in a sand pit with fake fossils too. good times!

The kids loved the train.

Downtown Disney

There are such awesome stores in Downtown Disney. Once upon a Toy is store where we took these pictures. We also went into World of Disney (?) and it is ginormous. They have a bibbity bobbity boutique for little princesses in the girls section where they get hair and makeup done and maybe more.

Cocoa Beach!

It was a bit too cold for me though. I should've taken a pic of all of us together - Dagan, Hunter, Dad, me and the kiddos. I had a way cute maternity swim top on that isn't pictured. Love awesome maternity finds. Cliffton would only go into the water about 1/2" and then demanded I pick him up so he would be safe. He's a sweetie. Violet would have drowned if we let her do what she wanted.

Playing around the Disney area

We played at the playground in Fort Wilderness and took a boat over to Magic Kingdom and to the Wilderness Lodge. We didn't spend any money though - just did whatever we could for free. Uncle Dagan helped me out with the kiddos. We had a nice time.

Violet's creative play

Lately, when we start getting ready for bed, Violet will climb into on of the bunk beds and "pretend" to be asleep. I think this picture, however, was her first pretend sleep. Isn't it cute? We were still in FL here.

Walk around Calabay Cove

Cliffton had enough of our walk when I took this picture. I think on FB Jessica said it looks like they're waiting for someone to come take them away! Nah, I'd sell them on Ebay instead! ;) We had a nice walk and yes, made sure the trees felt loved. :) Cliffton did not rip the leaf off a bush - we found it along the sidewalk so no plant mutilation.

Water fun in the backyard

I just loved being able to let the kids play outside for awhile. It was still pretty icy and snowy when we left Freeport, NY and FL was a welcome change.

Ponce de Leon pt.3

Just some more silly pics for my family. Well, minus Susie and her family, Tyler, Jessica and her family, and Jerdie. Excuse me, Josh. ;) And the falcon isn't a member of our family. Yes, he and Violet can make the same glares but there is no family connection!

Ponce de Leon pt. 2

Yes, we do have a thing for trees, Papa! We may not be "green" or "reducing our carbon footprint" in any way except, we love our trees. Cliffton and Danielle were hanging out but then David and Hunter got jealous and stole him away in the last two pics.

Wildlife and our Ponce de Leon Springs trip

My mom wanted to get up close and personal with nature but we convinced her it would be too cold. It was a cold day for FL. Even I was very glad I had my hoodie on. The birds of prey were too cool. I'll eventually see if I can find out what they are exactly. Some sort of falcon? The springs were really lovely and we all ate at a cook-your-own pancake restraunt. So good!