lack of blogs, but there has been little time for anything but work, and
keeping Isabelle occupied, and then blessed sleep at the end of the
day.
The rest of the Florida vacation was just as wonderful as the first
part. Meg and Olan arrived and the kids were hilarious, and had so much
fun together. I, of course, never made the return flight I was supposed
to, and Isabelle and I stayed a couple of extra days. This meant we
got to see Les, Liam and Sarah so it was well worth it. I also hit
another Gov't pay day and so was happy to keep shopping in the US!
Olan and Isabelle had a fabulous time together on the beach, in the
pool, or wherever they happened to find themsleves. Meg and I enjoyed a
full day at the outlets in Orlando and Gran and Grandpa were run off
their feet while they took care of the two kids at the Daytona Zoo. My
Dad, for the first time that I can ever remember, looked like he was dead
on his feet by the time we got back that evening. To be honest, we
were a little later than expected. We missed the cut off to New Smyrna
Beach on the way back and had to pull a Dukes of Hazzard, completely
illegal, across the grass on a highway median u-turn. I will remember it
for the rest of my days. I could not keep going down the highway that
seemed like it was never going to end, or exit, and we had to get back
to our babies! In any case, we, and our shopping, made it back safe
and sound. Once more, the outlet shopping was beyond belief, and in one
case, even had us semi-running for the store doors, certain that
someone was going to realize the deal we just got and tell us we had to
return the clothing.
Isabelle was in awe of her older cousins. She especially loved
following Sarah around, and Sarah was only too happy to teach Isabelle
everything she knew. Isabelle also really loved Liam's swim shorts (Sponge
Bob) and had a fun time poking at the characters on Liam's bottom! It
made for a fun day on the beach. They've both grown so much that I
hardly recognized them.
We did eventually leave though, but not before we knew with some
certainty that we'd be right back next year, now that Mom and Dad have
secured a three bedroom in the same building. No more worrying about
overlapping with Meg and Olan; now we can all plan on being there at the same
time. You do feel somewhat badly when you and your sister, and your
children are enjoying the big bedrooms, and your parents are on a fold
out couch in the family room. Dad woke up with the dawn pretty much
everyday (or with the children depending on how you want to approach that)!
Mom spent a night on the floor of the walk-in closet in their Master
bedroom (where Isabelle and I were enjoying th KING size bed) due to
Dad's snoring. All of that and no complaints from either one of them;
not even when they heard Isabelle and I were keeping their bed for
another two nights! I guess we can thank those adorable Grandchildren for
that!
Here are some more pictures from the rest of the trip:
Toute la gang at Chase's.......
Sarah floats down the beach..........
Mastering the chopstick with Auntie Meg, the PRO
First big catch! Look closely for the fish.........
A little tug o war!
Always cause for a quick hug and a pat on the back. Good sand castle building today man......
Mom and Dad try to escape for a quiet walk, but are stopped by two very cute little toddlers.............
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