Pool Time With The Crockers

I have my love with Florida for many reasons...Naples and friends being the main two. While most of my friends live in Naples, the Crockers live on the east coast and are from Lebanon (Chad's hometown) and we love spending time with them...when we're all together we hope that we can one day all live closer so we can spend more time together!

I love this picture of Olivia and Chad

Saturday evening by the pool with the kids and Mexican night couldn't have been better!

Disney World Day 1!

Yes, Olivia is only 18 months but I insisted we make a visit to see "The Mouse"...Mickey that is!The whole idea started when Chad's national sales meeting was scheduled for Orlando this year...things changed, but we both were able to still work that date in June into our schedules...what could make the trip even better...the Crockers joining us!

The first place we hit up was the Winnie the Pooh ride. The ride itself was a little darker in parts for Olivia, so it ride itself wasn't a hit with her...BUT the activities they had for the kids while waiting were great!

Olivia and Cash played with the little Mickey's on the tracks...John pulled the ground hog out of the ground...it kept them occupied while we waited in line.

Next was Dumbo, where Olivia had was a little upset with me...should have mentioned that I forgot Olivia's milk at the condo this day...milk is Olivia's favorite go to staple and I forgot it! I'm not sure how she felt about the ride, but she seemed to enjoy the wind blowing through her hair as Chad steered us up and down on the ride.






Next was the 3-D Show followed by Peter Pan and the train ride! John LOVES trains so this was the highlight for his day...the Peter Pan ride was a hit with all three kids, would definitely put this one on the list of rides to ride.

After a lunch break we headed to It's a Small World After All...I think this was Olivia's absolute favorite! She could not get enough of all of the music, lights, moving parts, etc...she loved it! Chad said that he remembered this being his favorite ride as well...I think he loved that she liked it so much! :)

While John and Cash napped we walked around, but quickly decided to head out of the park once we couldn't find anything to get Olivia to go to sleep...she was so tired but couldn't stop looking at everything. She enjoyed watching the parade, although it was quite hot and she just was not having it any more! It was 4pm and we hadn't had a nap...we decided it was best to pack it up and head back to the condo in hopes of letting her catch a nap and then it would be pool time!

Ice Cream!

Granny's Homemade Ice Cream to end Memorial Day Weekend...need I say more?!?

Going to town on the ice cream...look out!

No, these are chicken pox...they're bug bites!

Um guys...there's nothing on my spoon...

Daddy removing the empty bowl...until next time!

Pool Time!

This weekend Olivia had her first pool time of the season!

Olivia getting ready to head in

Testing the waters

Day 1 was in the backyard...I remember her pool being so much bigger last year...probably because she was only 6 months old instead of an almost 18 month old who's as big as most 2 year olds! She was excited no matter what...she had such a great time!

Day 2 was at Granny and Grandpa's house...pool time with Grandpa V was pretty good until Grandpa got stung by a whasp! NOT GOOD!





Our little fish...she loves the water!

Mother's Day

Yes, it's Memorial Day Weekend and I'm positing about Mother's Day...please forgive me!

On Mother's Day we headed to Chad's Grandmother's house to surprise his Mom and Grandma...they were surprised for sure and we were too...they weren't there when we arrived and after a 2 hour car ride I really needed for them to be home...all three of us needed for them to be home if you know what I mean. What to do to keep your mind off of things while you wait...take pictures with Olivie of course!






Looks like a yawn, but it's really Olivia blowing a kiss!


Olivia is smelling the flowers...she thinks she has to get her whole head in there!

Chad's Dad cooked up a mean lunch and we had a great afternoon visiting with everyone!

Saturday of Mother's Day...Vasel Style!

On Saturday of Mother's Day weekend we had my side of the family over to our house for church and a BBQ.

(yes, I do realize I'm really far behind on posts)

My brother was able to join us as well so Olivia got some time with Uncle Kyle!






Olivia would love to spend all day, every day outside, so that's where you will find us in the afternoon or when friends/family are over!