Recent Happenings

As things wind down here in Florida, here are a few things that we wanted to finish off before we leave. 

Mike and I took a little trip to Orlando to Hollywood Studios to use up the last of our Florida Residents pass to Disney.  Yea for being a Florida resident and doing a bit of service, we ended up paying only $5 a day for our 4 day pass.  It was also nice because Mike's Parent's watched Allie for us the whole day!

This was the longest line of the whole day, but we liked this ride more than any of the other Toy Story rides at the other parks.  

While we were playing at Disney, Allie went to the splash park in Alachua with Grandma and Grandpa Meldrum.  

Allie had her first bubble bath, and loved it! 

As I am typing this, we are watching American Idol and "Pants on the Ground" is playing right now.  How fitting!  This girlie is too skinny and her pants fall off frequently..  too cute!

When my mom came, we set up the air mattress and Allie wanted her turn jumping on the bed

She tried to eat the bubbles ... yum

Vacation

Well, graduation was what Rachel was excited for, but this is what I have been looking forward to for a long time. After hours of studying, I needed a break. Slowing down and taking things easy for a few days, before I have to worry about school again was just the right prescription.

A short beach trip with grandma and grandpa. They tried to slow down Allie on her way to the ocean.

Rach and Allie being brave and getting in the waves.

The butterfly museum, Allie was the prettiest thing there.

Now we are spending some time at Siesta Key beach with Rach's Parents. This is the view out the window of the condo. A real tropical paradise.

Allie has no fear of the waves.

Allie finally got her very own pair of Crocs. She was super excited.

We went to a splash park, and played in some more water.

We had a blast.

Overall, I have learned that vacation is better than graduation any day (hours at the beach are better than hours in a cap and gown). I also learned again that Allie loves water and shows no fear. Finally, I realized there is beauty all around me (just look at Rach, Allie, and the sunset).