Sea World Orlando

 Since Monday was President's Day, I figured the Disney parks would be covered up, so we decided to do Sea World.  I have ALWAYS wanted to go to SeaWorld.  If you knew me in high school, you knew I loved whales and dolphins and used to want to be a marine biologists (still kinda do).  I LOVED SeaWorld!!!  We had a great time and the shows and roller coasters were awesome!

Harper chillin at the Shamu show!

 Michael and Eden getting ready for the show!

 This was my favorite show.   I could have watched the Orca whales all day and week.  They are truly amazing to me!

 Enjoying a little snack during the show.

 Kissing whales=)

 I can't believe I was able to catch these pictures!  I LOVE them!

 The dolphin show was really good too but not as majestic as the whales!

 Flamingos were everywhere!

 Michael and the girls riding a kid train.  Poor Michael barely fit in any of the rides with those long legs;)

 Harper on her first carousal.  She wouldn't sit on the fish.

 A huge fun playground for kids and adults to run all over.  Eden had the best time playing on it.

 Riding our first ride together as a family.  I didn't get a picture but I did get video of Eden on her very first roller coaster.  She wasn't to sure of it when it leaned to turn.  You should have seen her face on the picture that they take.  It was a priceless first roller coaster picture, if it hadn't been $22 to buy=(

 The Clyde and Seymour show was so funny and it had us all laughing.

 Harper playing with Mimi's shades!

The big roller coasters there are awesome.  The Manta was crazy!  When you buckle in, it then lays you face down for the ride.  It's like you are flying.  CRAZY fun!!! We had so much fun at SeaWorld to start our week.  We couldn't wait to see what Disney World had to offer.

Disney Trip- Downtown Disney Day

We took a family vacation to Disney World!!!!   The trip was also a part of Eden's 5th birthday celebration!  We left the afternoon of Feb. 15th to go to Orlando, FL.  We stopped in Jackson, MS to stay at my Uncle Joe and Aunt Karla's house for the night.  Then we took off on Saturday and made it all the way to Orlando.  We didn't really think we would make it all the way there so when we got there we didn't have a hotel reservation for anywhere.  That proved to be a problem because it was President's Day weekend and no hotels had rooms except The Peabody Orlando.  Not exactly what we wanted to pay for less than 12 hours in a room but it was nice and a room to sleep in.

 My parents went with us so we had help with the girls, especially Harper, which was super duper nice to have! We couldn't have survived without them and their help with Harper (who was a mess)!!!!  Since we got to Orlando early we had Sunday to do whatever we wanted.  We went to Downtown Disney that day to hang out before we could check into our place for the week.  After we checked in, we met my college friend and sweet mate, Hannah, and her family for dinner.  I hadn't seen her in forever and it was so good to catch up and see her and her family.  They live in Lakeland, FL which isn't too far from Orlando.  I'm so glad we could work it out for us to meet up.  Thank you, Hannah, for dragging your family out to meet mine=)

Dad and Eden hanging out at the Lego store.

 Eden had to pose here for J. David! She said he would love it.

 Eden standing outside the Disney store!

 Harper really enjoyed playing with all the Lego's they had out to play with.

 Harper trying on some Minnie ears!

 Eden and Anna Kate had a big time together.  They are close in age.

 Hannah and I.  Can you believe she is about to give birth to her fourth in several weeks?  She looks so good!!

 Wesley, Anna Kate, and Eden.  For some reason I didn't get a picture of Carigan or her husband, Michael=( 

Arent' they cute?

February Fun!

February has been a big month so far.  We have been busy and we have a TON happening this month. One big thing is Eden turns 5 in a few weeks and she can't wait.  We have a huge surprise for her and I am dying to tell her what it is.  I have to keep my lips sealed a little longer=)  We have had some great temperatures for playing outside so we have biked, played baseball, side walk chalked, and many more things outside.  Here are just a few pictures from the last several weeks.

Eden on her scooter!

 Harper playing under the tent we made in the living room.   

 Both of the girls loved the tent and it was a staple for several days with Eden.

 I love these two pictures of Eden because they actually show her true eye color.  They are just like her daddy's, kind of a green brown.  Love them!!!

 Playing outside one afternoon before the rain came.  She wanted me to draw another chalk scene for her to lay in.  Kind of cute;)

 Harper reading.  So sweet!!!

 I can't wait to frame this picture up beside Eden's that is just like it.  Pure joy!!

 These two girls are just the sweetest things I've ever seen=)