Some More Moments...

When I think back on our trip to Florida, all I can remember are parties! But, we really did just hang out while we were there, too, in between the Christmas parties, New Year's party, and birthday celebrations.

You better believe that the kids love to crank the jukebox up as loud as they can we let them and run around and dance to awesome gems like "Freeze Frame" and "Hotel California." 

There were toys to play with, both new and old.

The kids enjoyed getting into some of the things they got for Christmas, but also had fun digging out some of the older toys that have been in the house since the Walker kids (Mike and his siblings) were young. I mean, younger! 

Because the weather is so nice there, the kids spent a lot of time outside. The girls played with Eliana...she was doted on profusely. Coming home to much less attention and constant entertainment is always an adjustment! (I have to confess, it's not just an adustment for her.)

Sometimes it was just a few of the kids outside, 

but sometimes it was all six of them (when I say kids, I mean the younger cousins...there are four older cousins too, but the younger ones were together every day).

Wendy and I gave them more freedom outside than they have ever had (yes, I did have panic attacks about alligators...but, you have to let go sometime) and they took full advantage. 

There were forts, and spying, and darting, and sneaking.

And doesn't every spy need to take a break to eliminate tadpoles from their grandma's pond? Of course.

Scooters had been banned on the hilly driveway until Wendy brought over helmets.

Oh the joy once the helmets arrived! 

And not just joy, but also yelling. Christian at his cousin, myself at the boys...a lot of yelling. (Namely: SLOW DOWN!)

This was a trip that garnered a ton of memories, and now that the kids are the ages that they are, I know they will not forget so much of this time. They all made it to midnight (Eliana was just getting out of the shower by then...but she did make it!). 

Cousins that are friends? What could be better than that?! 

I'll tell you...ringing in the New Year with them!! 

Comments

[Megan (Best of Fates)]

I just realized my Christmas involved far too few dance parties. How did I let such a thing happen? Oh well, a new goal for next year.

[Mindee@ourfrontdoor]

I wish I had had cousins like that. It looks like a bucket full of great memories.

[Chandra]

This looks like such a fun vacation! Spy games to boot!