Florida

Last week I was spoiled by going on a fun trip with Hanna and Cole! I have never seen my sister Kim's house in Florida, so I decided to make the trek. We have actually been planning it for some time now. Before the baby was born Hanna and I made big plans to go on a girl trip and show off our new baby sister....but you know that story already....(hopefully you aren't rolling your eyes and saying not this again!) Anyway, we decided to make the trip and show off our new baby brother! cole and Hanna were easy travelers on the plane. Hanna was excited to fly since she hasn't for such a long time and much to her brothers dismay her report via the cell phone shortly after landing was "its not that fun flying...its boring most of the time except for the take off and landing", I tend to agree with her. So we made it to the miniature Fort Walton airport and after a short delay from not locating the "you can't miss it" rental car parking lot, we were on our way. We had to laugh at our bright red chevy HHR "clown car".
We drove north to Crestview where we immediately noticed the thousands of trees everywhere and even though the Floridians were claiming its winter and not very green, we Las Vegans new immediately that we were not in the desert anymore!! It was fun to be reunited with Kim and her family. Her kids seem to have grown up on me! I had so much to talk to with my two nieces who are in Young Women's. We spent the night comparing Young Women's in their ward and mine. We also toured the local Walmart where we picked out a movie to watch together, bought make-up together and I tried to convince them to get new bras. They didn't like the double D purple one I was trying to convince them they had to have!!
On Sunday they were great hosts and had some mutual friends over for a "FUNdue night". The Burbidges were in our ward in Maryland during Medical School. They have recently moved to Florida. Its fun to have a friend that my sister and I share since she is 8 years older than I we haven't always had that. They made the best fondue sauces and dips. Hello yummy! Melting Pot look out! Hanna was in heaven playing with the Burbidge kids and her cousins Andrew and Aaron. The older cousins loved to dote on Hanna. They did her hair for me and made her earrings!
Alyssa and Audrey love you guys -- I'm sending the purple bra in case you change your minds!




On Monday we headed to Destin Beach. So fun!! So windy though, so we didn't stay long on the beach for Cole's sake. You really can't fathom the white sand until you see it. The water has a greenish tint to it and is so beautiful. They call it the "Emerald Coast". We ate lunch at a place called "Fud Puckers" (i don't recommend saying that fast 5 times in a row) which had an alligator pool. They didn't come out much because of the cold weather, but the manager got one out for us and I got some fun pictures.

Andrew's 12 can you tell!!

Kim!!


Aaron and Cole on the beach
On Tuesday, Kim and Ken got the day off and they let the kids play hookie from school. I felt honored that I was school skipping material:) We played Settlers and went for a walk and just hung out at home. That evening we all watched our move together..."Another Cinderella Story". The next morning, Hanna and I got up with them for morning prayer before school and seminary.....at 5:15am and let me tell you I am not looking forward to when my kids are in seminary! I was sooo tired! They were all off for their day and back to the grind. It was a little tearful saying goodbye. We just don't see them very much. They loved having little Cole there. They haven't had a baby around for a long time!! Thanks for such a fun trip Hamms! We hope to do it again soon and bring Carter!! We packed up the clown car and headed north to Georgia.