Florida Vacation

So my family (this is Heather) planned a family get together in Florida this year and everybody except for Cheri and her family were able to come. Todd was only able to stay for the first weekend because of work but I was glad he got to come at all. It was such a fun time just to hang out on the beach. It was really hot at times (it was apparently one of Florida's hottest weeks all summer), but that just made us all get in the water more --- even Elli actually really enjoyed being in the water. She loved the gentle waves, and didn't even get upset if a little water got on her face. She would only get fussy when I took her out.

The kids had fun building big sandpits! Dave was a great sport letting Natalie bury him and throw sand on him. Zack also loved playing with Uncle Dave. He even was attached to him as they played sea horse in the water.



By the end of each day, Natalie always had a huge pile of sand in her swimsuit bottoms. So funny to see that saggin bottom.

Here is Elliana playing with her Aunt Jenny. It was great to have mom and dad and jenny to help me on the plane ride home.

The first part of the week we went to the Everglades. We had a great time going on fan boats, seeing big alligators, and mimicing the natives.

Elliana especially enjoyed spending a lot of quality time with her cousins who she loved. Ashley, Zack, and Natalie loved holding and talking to Elli and she always lit up when they were around.

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It was a great vacation. I can't wait to see everyone again at Christmas!