Girls Day Out ~ Day 3

Our first stop was Nemo's to have lunch.. but.. they didn't have anything Elise could eat AND they wouldn't let us bring in outside food for her.. so we had to move on the The Pier Side Grill

They didn't have any seats on the deck but they had inside seats with the windows out so it was the best of both worlds.. shade but had the warmth and breeze from outside.  The girls enjoyed their Shirley Temples!

Rum Runner for mom!

We shopped at the Outlet Mall, Sanibel Island and ended down at Ft. Myers Beach for lunch!!

Sanibel Island ~ Day 2

We spent the next day at our favorite Sanibel Island beach...perfect day again.  Lauren was feeling a little under the weather so that night, Eric and I actually went on a date for dinner!!  It was so nice to get out just the two of us.. it just doesn't happen that often. We had dinner at the Lani Kai Sundeck and then walked on the beach waiting for the sun to set. We stopped at a new place (new to us) called Nemo's on the Beach.. had a cocktail and watches the sunset.. 

The pier on Ft. Myers Beach

Florida Vacation Day 1 ~ Captiva Island

Well we finally made it back to Florida to see Roger and and Sharon.. it's been a very looooong cold winter so a week of sunshine, beach and more sunshine was just what we all needed!  And if never fails.. there is just never enough time to do it all!

The girls love to ride "the loop" on Grandma's bike!

The waves were great today out on Captiva Island.  The water was a bit chilly but not for these Midwestern gals!

Beaches keep us busy!!  Swimming...sandcastles... walks on the beach... and a lot of reapplying of sunscreen!

We ended our day at the Lazy Flamingo for some yummy food, cold beers and a little ring toss! And I know you all know this but Lauren is really just holding my mug of beer.. I don't DHS to see this and think that we serve our 7 year daughter beer!!

Let the games begin!

So I am WAYYYYYYY behind on my blog... it's been a whirlwind around here lately. We got to Spring Break and then Whammo... life got crazy as spring sports started. Elise is doing softball this spring, it's her first time playing and so far she likes it.  She typically has 2 games and a practice every week so yep.. 3 nights a week we are on the fields.  Then Lauren has soccer practice with games on Saturdays.  I love to watch them play but I hate to say it.. glad the seasons aren't too long!

Elise got to play catcher in their third game.  It was a little dangerous if you ask me.. the girls are playing fast pitch all ready and Elise doesn't catch that well.. but she survived and it was only one inning... phew!

Best buddy Paige Peterson.  Paige pitched against Elise.. it was fun to watch!

Elise's first time at Catcher

Spring Break ~ Water Park

We stayed at the Radisson near the Mall of America.. I was impressed, I really had no idea how big it was in there!



Fun bunk beds!!

Lauren waiting for the body surfing.. it was really cool.. if nobody else was in the place.. I would have totally done it!

The Lazy River

Charlie wasn't so sure about all of this at first.. but in not time at all he was running back to the top of the slides and having a blast!

Elise and Charlie on the slide!

Not sure who is in there.. it's one of the three!

All 3 crashed!  But they were all laughing!

I am pretty sure this is Charlie!

Elise and Charlie patiently waiting for 9:00 am to get here!

Charlie pouting because he has to stop playing and get his picture taken!

My girls!!!  They are just growing up way too fast!!

The Big Bucket Dump!

And they are all laughing !

It was a great weekend in Minnesota.. we will for sure need to come back to the water park... it's a nice break from the cold and snow! 

Spring Break ~ 2014

My sister Mollie and I took the kids to Minnesota for spring break. (yes we went north, not south). We spent the night visiting Grandma and Grandpa Divine, had a birthday party for Grandpa (Happy 71!) and hung out before we ventured to the Radisson by the Mall of America to swim at the water park.

Chocolate cake time!



Wrestle mania while Mollie and I watched the ISU/KU game.. yeah Cyclones!

I have to admit.. we have adorable children!!

Off to the water park!!