Our 2010 Summer Vacation

Every summer Matt and I go back and forth about where to go and when to go for a vacation. This summer we decided to head to Florida and try out SeaWorld with Katlyn and then spend a couple of days at the beach in Daytona. It ended up being a great decision! The drive wasn't too bad and Katlyn did great..catching her naps and snoozing most of the way or reading her many books we brought! We enjoyed Orlando and taking Katlyn to Seaworld. We purchased the twilight tickets for SeaWorld which were half off for Matt and I (of course, Katlyn was free!) and went at 3 in the afternoon. It had cooled off and even was a bit cloudy so it was perfect! She says, "ish" for fish, so we heard that several times throughout the day and she really got into watching the animals. We saw whales, of course, Mommy and baby dolphins, sea lions, seals, penguins, manattees, otters, and lots of other animals! We bought Katlyn a Shamu puppett that she has enjoyed snuggling with and napping with in the car. I was impressed because it was only $10! Not bad for a souvinere! We got to see both Shamu shows; Believe and the late night one, Shamu Rocks! Katlyn fell asleep at the second one, so we figured it was about time to call it a night! She was so good and we really enjoyed watching her enjoy everything there! The next day we headed to Daytona beach and it was HOT! We spent most of the time there on the beach since it was much cooler near the water! Katlyn loved the beach and water this year! She thought it was one big playground and sandbox and just ran and played! She kept us very busy running around behind her. She would take right off for the water and when people would go by she would take off to see them, too! She did enjoy playing in the sand with her beach toys and even met a little friend there, too. Matt made her a little "pool" of her own and she enjoyed sitting in it and playing, too! We all enjoyed the trip, but as always, it is great to be home in our own bed and home! I'm guessing from the way Katlyn loved the beach like her Daddy does, we will probably be going every summer!

Watching the dolphins at the Dolphin Nursery at SeaWorld!