2 Week Catch Up - Disney & Florida Vacation!!

Pictures from Isla's 4th Birthday Party 2 Sundays Ago

This will be a long post since I missed doing the usual post last Sunday as we were at DISNEY!  So let's get caught up on the last 2 weeks and all the amazing vacation photos!

Last Week - We worked the entire week and had a pretty busy week with a happy hour, Boomer getting his teeth cleaned, annual talent reviews and packing.  Of course our favorite part was packing - especially when it includes packing sandals, bathing suits and shorts!

Thursday Baby Shower

Casey and Jackie are Each Due with in Weeks of Each Other 

Note : Casey had her baby Madeline while I was in FL - We will miss Casey!

 Jackie & Casey + Babies

 Daycare Messy Fun 

 How Fun & What Are the Odds. . . . 

Costume Kim came as Minnie Mouse the Friday before our Trip!

On Friday 

I participated at a Volunteer Event for Feed My Starving Children

 over lunch with my co-work Bjorn, his family in from Belgium and my co-workers Jess & Megan

Saturday - Finally it was the day for us to leave.  Clint took Maci to dance class to burn off some energy and allow me time to keep packing in quiet.  Once Clint and Maci came home with Breakfast, we finished packing and were off to take Boomer to his baby sitter's house before venturing to the airport.  Miss M loves going to the airport - I guess flying a few times a year since being a baby will do that to you :)

 Ready for Airport

 Wanted to show Grandma we are using her book bag but Maci had other plans UGH

Lunch at Ike's in the Airport

 And then we were off!

Maci's attitude continued for my picture fun!

We got in around kiddos bed time so kids fell asleep in the car 

but we were sure to catch this sign on the drive to the hotel!

Sunday - Disney Day!!!!  I may have been more excited than the kiddos and for good reason - it was an awesome day!  We got up and were sure to be on the hotel bus to have us at Magic Kingdom right as the gates opened.  The kids did awesome and made it all the way to dinner time - so not park close/fireworks like we were hoping but they got tired of lines - understood!  We hit the hotel in time to order some pizza, do some baths and then hit the hay - what a day?!  So magical and now ready for the beach!

Early Risers - Rocking their Disney Shirts

 Study Daddy in the pic

 The Castle!

 1st Stop was a Souvenir Stand 

Ears & Autograph Book = a Must!

 Family of 4 

Darn Sun was in our Eyes

 Mesmerized by the Morning Welcome Show at the Castle

 1st Ride = Cinderella's Carousel 

Look at that Big Boy!

 Connor LOVED it!

 Cheese!

 Selfie Fun ;-)

 Ride 2 = Dumbo

Teacup Time

 Waiting for Rapunzel & Tiana - Excited!

 Sad Connor

 She LOVED Tiana's Big Dress

 Great Conversation about Tattoos with Jasmine and Aladdin

 "Donald Duck - you are so funny!"

 Nope - Connor was having none of this

 Poor Connor Cant Get Close Enough to Daddy and Maci is in LOVE

 Waiting for Miss Daisy Duck and Miss Minnie Mouse

Happy Campers!

 "Daisy's shoes are so pretty"

 "Mom, I am Minnie's Twin with my Ears"

Connor turned right around after this picture HA

 She has waited her whole life to meet this one 🤣

 She now loves Elena of Avalor

 Parade Time

Great way to see all the characters for a 4 year old!

Belle & Beast

 Cinderella

 Tiana

 Anna & Elsa

 Rapunzel

Ariel 

 Peter Pan and Wendy 

"Who Mom?"

 Tinkerbell

 Snow White & Dwarfs

 Alice and Wonderland

"She isn't a princess, mom"

 Minnie and Mickey!

Tinkerbell

Long Line & Quite a Big Talker

Ariel So Pretty but Opposite of Tinkerbell - 

she barely spoke and moved those kids through 

Monday - After a wonderful day at the park, Maci shared she had the best day ever but didn't need to go to Disney again because, well those are really long lines mom HAHA ok love bug!  While dad finished loading luggage, we had fun with the photo spot in front of our hotel.

We couldn't wait to get to Aunt Susie and Mike's boat and the beach in Daytona Beach!  Kids took a great nap on the drive in late morning.  We were there by lunch, got settled and headed out for some food.  It was a little chilly/windy that day but it didn't stop Maci from making a pit stop at the beach :)

When we got back to the boat, the sun was coming out and it was a great afternoon to sit on the porch (?) I don't know boat terms :)  Connor took a little snooze while we had cocktails and chit chat.

That evening we headed to dinner at a wonderful restaurant. Emmaleigh (Clint's cousin/god daughter) was in town for her college spring break so they also met up with us to see the kiddos and enjoy some catch up convo as well - thanks for coming guys!

Love Maci's Tongue out in 50% of my pictures URGH!

Tuesday - We started our day with a dolphin boat cruise.  Maci mainly loved the lizards we found in the sunny bushes while waiting for the boat to load.  However, she did great on the boat ride and it was a gorgeous morning to be out at sea.

 When did she get so old?!

 Fuss Butt!

Teething and a Cold will do that UGH

 The Crew and Maci being Maci

After the cruise, we headed back to their boat and let Connor nap!  Maci played some games in her cabin and a few of us adults may or may not have snoozed during some downtime.  Once everyone arose, we were off to the beach.  It was a perfect afternoon for it.  At times the skies looked overcast but it was about 80 degrees and minimal wind - so fun!  Maci LOVED the sand and was happy with the water being a bit too cold for swimming.  She found a coconut but when she dropped it, a crab came running out and that made all of us scream a bit :)  Even Connor would stop fussing when daddy would hold him by the water or play with sissy in the sand.

 Father Son Combo

 A boy and his pretzels

 Father and Daughter Fun

I always snap pictures where he looks like her bodyguard haha

 Pure Joy!

 Learning from the Master

 My World!

 Cuties

 So Proud!

 My Family

Poor Connor Man

Wednesday - So sad, time to be going home.  We ate a yummy big breakfast thanks to Mike, took a little walk around the marina, packed while Maci played War with Aunt Susie and sad goodbyes before heading towards the airport around 11a.  What a wonderfully fun getaway to FL.  We hope to be back soon and thank you Aunt Sue and Mike for everything!

Boomer had a great time at Sheila's (thank you!) and we all crashed early Wed night.  I worked from home Thursday to get caught up, great idea!  I then had a hair appointment in the evening and Asia call at night, so it was a long first day back.  Friday was a fairly productive day in the office and Clint agrees it was a lot easier having a 2 day work week :)  Maci was so excited to get back to school and tell her friends all about the boat, sand and Disney.  Fortunately, Connor seems to be getting over his cold so a great adjustment back.

This weekend is fairly lazy!  We are enjoying getting back into the rhythm of our normal schedule.  We did pizza and TV Friday night and have already hit dance and the grocery today.  We are going to take Connor to get his maybe 5th haircut in a bit and then plan to chill with basketball tonight.  Tomorrow we have a lazy Sunday planned as well but will head to dinner with Clint's manager and his wife at night while Amanda next door watches the kiddos.  Minimal pictures or activities this weekend but also just what the Dr ordered after a crazy fun and busy prior weekend & trip :)

We hope all of you enjoy springing forward and have a great week ahead!

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C