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!

 

Waiting for Shamu show the first time....ended up having a rain delay, but it was a nice place to cool off! Doesn't she look relaxed?

 

Finally, Shamu's Believe show! She loved watching the whales jump and would put her hands in the air!

 

Daddy and Katlyn enjoying the show!

 

Mommy and Katlyn looking at the penguins! She loved watching them jump in and out of the water...I have to say Matt and I thought it was pretty cool, too!

 

Yay! Seaworld!

 

Out cold after a long day of fun!

 

Those big bears found one cute little sleeping baby!

 

On our way out of the park...We Loved Seaworld!

 

Daddy and Katlyn checking out the ocean! This was a completely different experience from last year when she screamed!

 

Loving the Beach!

 

Playing with her new beach toys!

 

I mean she REALLY LOVED the beach!

 

I love this picture of my Beach Baby!

 

Enjoying the fountain!

 

She loved getting soaked!

 

Mommy and Katlyn ready for our last day at the beach! She wore her sunglasses the whole time which was a miracle!

 

All packed up and ready to go home! Trying out Mommy's shoes, too!

 

Branson and Katlyn

These pictures are too funny! Tasha and I finally found a time for us to get together this summer and we had a great day! We went by Mama's house after lunch, brought the kids back to our house to play and swim for a little while, nap, and then to dinner. It was a busy day! It is so much fun watching Branson and Katlyn play together! We are looking forward to our next trip to the mountains for some apples in the fall...unfortunately that will probably be the next time we can get together!

Take One!

 

Take Two!

 

Take Three!....Oh, well!