My Travels

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Everglades!

We arrived at the Everglades today! It’s hot, humid, and seems like a fabulous National Park! We can’t wait to dig in! We biked/ walked to the Visitor Center, and once we got there we figured out it was closed! Whoops! We got bitten alive! We can’t wait to start exploring!

Overnight at the Casino…..

We stayed overnight at a Casino on our way to the Everglades. Casinos let you stay overnight for free with the bare minimum. It’s a nice place to stay for a quick stop. With tons of security! Well let’s just say we are in Florida and it’s hot and humid, and it doesn’t cool down for a long time. And “Whose big idea is this,” got thrown around a few times! J Mostly by the kids! Well we survived and had a few more stories to tell. J We headed out Early that morning and made our way to the Everglades!

Rocket Blast Off!

The rocket blast off was AMAZING!! After a delayed flight it took off and lit up the sky! It was very fast. As it went across the sky it disappeared into what looked like a hole!! Incredible! There was a great crowd, and everyone clapped and cheered as it went up, and disappeared. It was really amazing!

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Lunch, Ocean, and a Rocket!

Today was an Ocean filled day! We went in the morning to avoid the heat, and picked up some great waves! Come lunch time we went for our February treat to Papa Fidos, an Italian restaurant. We loved it! We got lots of food, even the waitress warned us about how much food we were getting! ;) We brought home some yummy leftovers, check dinner off the list! After lunch we did some school, and went for another swim. Yay! So much fun!! Here’s some of our ocean fun:

1. Body surfing

2. Dodging waves

3. Floating

4. Blow up rafting on waves

5. Boogie boarding (before it broke.)

6. Coming up with our own fun!

Now, we are waiting for the Rocket that’s going to go up from Kennedy space center! We are big fans! Can’t wait!!!!

Saltwater, Sand, Sunburned, and Shopping...

Saltwater, Sand, Sunburned, and Shopping, sums up our fun day! We headed out to the beach for an early swim which is about five minute walk away. And then headed shopping! The boys have found a new hobby which they love. Collecting football cards! The girls decided to head on over to Target and WalMart( Mom went to Walmart to get food and things.) to pick up some stuff for a surprise that we are making! ( Surprise will be revealed soon!) And there was a Starbucks in Target. Yes, we did get something. And yes, I got a caramel Frappuccino! Yum! We came back, and enjoyed another wonderful swim!

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Ocean!

Another day, in beautiful sunshine and warm Florida! We are really loving it here! Today was a school, boogie boarding, and town day! Our parents decided to head out to town to fix dad's bike, pick up our mail, and exc. We did school, went boogie boarding, body surfing, and crashing into the waves on our raft! Unfortunately I haven't even had my boogie board for a whole day and it broke! That's what you get for $15. We had a fun time body surfing, and raft riding! Patrick and I still stayed out for awhile while everyone was already back at the camper! We are really like ocean life! Can't wait till tomorrow for another ocean filled day!!!!