Ahhh...Paradise!

Well, this photo could say it all...after three long years without a significant vacation we were lucky enough to be invited to Florida. A popular question asked is how was your weather? Well, in a word PERFECT! I have never been on vacation were the weather was better...80 degrees and sunny everyday. Absolutely heaven.

To say I was nervous to fly with Wyatt is an understatement. I realized I just needed to let go of the anxiety as I couldn't control what would happen and I just need to roll with it. Our plane left on time and even made time in the air so we landed early. Our only issue was changing Wyatt in the airplane bathrooms. I could probably blog about this separately and I can see the humor in it now...that it is over. Changing a toddler on a plane is the perfect kind of torture and add-in that your two year old is horrified by the idea does not make it any easier. Yes, my laid back toddler hates to have his diaper changed in most places. Finding the bathroom with the small tray table was the first challenge. While waiting for that bathroom to become available Wyatt was crying and everyone else waiting thought we were in the back of the plane to console him. Once inside, Wyatt made it clear that he was not laying down anywhere. Can't say I blame him. After singing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" multiple times - I had to change him standing up (not my first time) and found out that he did not need changing after all the drama. Are you kidding me I ask him. I just had to laugh. Ahhhh yes. I guess I needed that experience...next time I think Ken will enjoy it. LOL.

We landed and after some late lunch we headed to the beach for a our first glorious sunset. Ken was able to play some golf on the trip and Wyatt enjoyed everything! Just wearing shorts and being outside was the best. I must say I rather apply sunscreen than wear a coat and gloves any day. The warmth and the sunshine was blissful. Just to see sunshine, green grass and blue skies everyday was glorious. It was just fun not to worry about having to be anywhere and to just be outside. Wyatt did wonderful with the time change and napping/sleeping in a pack-n-play.

We were invited on a friend's boat to take a ride and we found out that Wyatt loves boats as much as we do. The day was beautiful and we were so thankful to enjoy the day with such amazing family and friends and make some fabulous memories for Wyatt.

Don't you just love the hat!

The guys were able to drive the boat.
Wyatt loved the horn and still talks about it.


This was a common face...I guess he needed his own sunglasses.

Too cute.

We even saw some dolphins!


Boating in paradise is exhausting!

Look at me I am on vacation!

On our last day we had to make sure we went back to the beach to see the sunset. Wyatt saw some older boys make a sandcastle and wanted to make one. So of course we did. It was a family project. Below is the finished product and some photos of the making of...

Wyatt's favorite part was washing off the seashells before placing them on the castles.

So how big can we make the sandcastle?
I brought my truck.

Daddy are you sure the wall is big enough to protect the castle?

Ahh to use your rake in the sunshine on the beach!

Probably not our Christmas card, but it was nice to get a family photo to remind us a wonderful vacation.

The ride home on the plane was just this easy. I couldn't believe he fell asleep and stayed asleep for almost half the flight.

Why was I worried about Wyatt flying?

Wyatt saying goodbye to Florida and enjoying the airport.

To everyone who made our vacation possible...we can't thank you enough!

We hope you all are blessed as you have blessed us.

It was just what we needed. I REALLY needed it.

Counting down the days until it is like Florida here.