Every summer we visit Pop and Grandma in Gainesville, Florida. I know, not the best time to go to Florida, but it's not the theme parks, beaches or alligators that attract us every summer. It's being with Pop and Grandma.
The week began at a water park for a weekend. Then, Aunt Jonny came up to brave all the roller coasters with me at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure! Go Incredible Hulk! Then Pop, Austin and I went to Universal Studios and had a great time seeing the sets and riding mild rides.
We came back to Gainesville to enjoy the Turtle Park, (a park that is in the middle of their gorgeous neighborhood that we frequented on our big wheels every afternoon).
Dad and I hit our Chinese restaurant for our annual daddy/daughter lunch date. And mom and I did tons of shopping!
Mom did so many cute crafts for the kids. They stamped/decorated their own T-shirts with puffy and glow in the dark paints. Then they made necklaces and beaded crafts. We also went to the Gainesville zoo where Brutis the alligator was the hit. We also went to Lake Alice on University of Florida's campus and saw a real Gator! Austin went ballistic as he was running in reverse as fast as he could.
Duane was at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in GA so he drove down to visit for the weekend and enjoy the outings with us. We went fishing in a stocked fishing pond where each of the kids caught 2 fish each. It was a success! And one of my most favorite things about the south? Homemade blue bell ice cream. Mmmmmm.
We had a great time and Pop and Grandma spoiled us. Thanks for a wonderful summer vacay Mom and Dad!
2 comments:
Angie,
That picture with Duane and the kids is adorable and makes me just a little weepy...whenever you need a break, give me a call!!
Oh- the heaven that is blue bell ice cream!!! Mike and I basically lived off their cookie dough ice cream when we lived in texas- I forgot how much I adore that stuff...now I need it!
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