Ty has found his calling

Michele and Derrek had us out to dinner at their place our last night in Florida. After dinner Michele had promised Brooks we could go on the boat. Gearing up for the ride.
This is their beautiful dock and their house is in the background. It is all so pretty on the lake.

Ty thought getting to drive Uncle Derrek's boat was about the coolest thing in the world!

This is Ty pushing on the throttle, and Uncle Derrek having to pull up at the same time because Ty just wanted to go faster and faster! It was so cute.

If Ty doesn't end up moving to California I have no doubt he will go to Florida. He had been tired and crabby all day, but we got on that boat and he was a different kid. He loves the water and boats.

Cooper not really enjoying his life jacket! Ha Ha

Brooks then took his turn driving the boat. He enjoyed it, but not nearly as much as Ty. He was much more cautious and just drove in a straight line, where Ty went all over the lake.

Lakefront

On our first evening in St Cloud we took the big boys to the lake front at sun down. They loved the sandy shore and the water.

They spent a lot of their time skipping rocks and throwing sticks and stuff in the lake.

We didn't stay long as it got really chilly as the sun went down. What a nice evening and a great way to end the day!

What is it?

What is it about babies playing that is so cute?

This is Mike's cousin Damon's daughter Kaitlyn and Cooper playing at the family picnic we went to in Orlando. Cooper was glad to have some playmates closer to his size! I thought they were so cute sitting and playing in the dirt.

Our day at the beach

We couldn't make a trip to Florida without a little time at the beach. Mimi and Grandpa live about an hour from the beach so it is very doable.

We took the boys over to Cocoa Beach on Monday for some fun in the sun, and of course they loved it!

Ty had so much fun running from the waves. Brooks got very brave and wanted to go out a little deeper but with my help. Cooper did not like being on the shore line, but he did like the sand and buckets filled with water. Each of them got knocked down by a wave at one point or another, and then panic just sets in.

I realized all of my pictures are of Cooper and Ty. Brooks was there but he just loved the water and I had to stay in the shade some of the time with the 'whites'

I am very happy and proud to report none of the boys got too much sun. I was a freak about it the whole time, but they are so pale and I just knew they would get a sun burn!

Oh yeah, and if it has been a while since you have been to the beach--let me remind you SAND GETS INTO EVERYTHING! especially on 3 little boys.

At the park

Having some fun in the Sun!

Best

Buddies sliding together. Brooks and Drew have really loved having each other to hang out with this week. It has been fun to see them playing together.

Mimi pulled another 12 hour shift so Mike could take me out for my birthday. We went to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for a day of roller coasters without the small kids in tow. Brooks went to Michele's for the day so he could play with Drew in the water. MIchele said they had a big time and played great together. We returned home and had dinner and cake with everyone! What a day............

We Love Shamu

Friday we went to Sea World with Michele and her girls. (Not Cooper--Cooper stayed back with his Mimi.) It was really fun to do the park with someone who knew where to go and what is worth doing. We got to feed the dolphins as well as the rays and sharks. Everyone loved it, but Ty was not so sure about holding the dead fish. Brooks at the Shamu underwater viewing. It was cool there were 3 whales in this tank and it was very easy to see them. Ty liked that it was so easy to watch them play and swim.
Brooks and Mike watching ShamuCallie and Drew--
TY still not cooperating for pics
Mike & Brooks trying to win at the carnival style games. (He and Ty were able to win)

We had a ton of fun and had 4 very sleepy kids at the end of the day (And one spoiled baby)! Thanks Mimi for keeping Cooper.