Legoland

Legoland was so much fun. The boys loved it (and so did the adults)! It is only open from 10am-5pm and we used each and every moment of our time there. 

I'm not usually one for kids standing by statues but these were all so cool since they were made out of legos. Kenan always has the funniest expressions. I think he was trying to fight Darth Vader here.

Learning to drive in their own cars. There were stop lights and yield signs on these roads. Pretty neat.

The younger boys had a smaller track to drive on.

Showing off their drivers license that they got. At least the piece of paper. The ones with their pictures were  $15 each. Um, no thanks. A piece of paper works.

                                                                 On to driving boats...

                                                                           Collision!

                                                                        Shark attack

                                         Not too impressed with New York made out of legos.

But the White House was worth looking at complete with a moving marching band and the Obamas on the front porch. No detail was spared.

We had so much fun at Legoland! Thanks to Jaime from Edgewater Alliance who got us tickets! What a GREAT treat!!

Disney

We went to Disney in Florida with Mémère (Brett's mom) and Pop Pop. We had tons of fun. I love watching the kids' faces as they experience everything. 

The first ride of the day- Buzz Lightyear. It captures their true feelings. Kenan was excited. Silas was concerned and fearful. Dawson was cautiously taking it all in and loved each moment.

                                                    Driving the car. They simply loved this.

I so enjoyed riding this with Silas. I think we laughed the whole time. He wanted to go fast so I would press the gas and he would turn to far so we'd slam into the middle bar so he would try to correct this with another sharp turn and we'd slam into the middle bar (you ride on a track so you can only move the car as much as the bar/track allows). The ride was more like bumper cars with no other cars needed than a race track but it was so much fun.

                                           Back to Buzz Lightyear since they loved it so much.

                                             What day would be complete without Dumbo?

A sign of a good day had by all. I don't know why I love seeing them all sleeping together. It's just sweet. I could sit and watch them for hours.

Brett planned our days out so well. It was great. We decided to have a day of rest in between Disney and Legoland so they would be energized for the second day. This proved to be a good choice. The day off was pretty exciting for them anyway as our hotel had a huge pool and a movie theater! Lots of fun!

Beach fun

One of the many joys of being in Florida with Brett's mom is that she lives only 3 blocks from the beach. The boys have really loved the beach this time and aren't afraid to really get into the waves. They have also enjoyed swimming in her pool. I laughed that we are tanner after one week here than we ever are in Mali. 

We got to the beach and Kenan immediately started writing out the alphabet in the sand. 

                         I love how much these boys love each other. They really are best buds.

This would be scary except that Dawson is sitting in front of me now. Still, unnerving to look at him floating like that in the water. :)

Riding Along in My Automobile...

On the way to Florida to visit Brett's mom we got to stop by our friends' house in Jacksonville. Brett met the Frances in college. I must say that one of the things I have enjoyed since marrying Brett is inheriting all of his friends. :) They are all great people. 

So we spent a couple of days with the Frances and the boys truly enjoyed it. They have talked for two years about Cooper (their oldest son) and his red car. So though the battery was dying and the car didn't go very fast, the boys loved it. They always wanted to go ride the car around the neighborhood. 

This is Kenan and Riley, their youngest daughter who happened to turn two while we were there (thus the crown). She was always up for a ride, regardless what boy was driving. 

Thanks Sonja and France for your friendship and hospitality. We always enjoy our time with you all. Looking forward to it again in two years!