We're Back!

Well we had a great time in Florida visiting my Grandmother, Tyler and Kalen's Great Grandmother.

She is doing great just three weeks after her knee replacement surgery. Her therapist says that she is a week ahead of schedule! She is up and walking around, slowly, and getting back into the swing of things.

We had a great time with my sisters too. We got to do a lot of swimming in Grandma's pool and Tyler does very well with the water wings on. If we could of been there another week or two I bet he'd be swimming without them. We also got to the beach one day. The weather was perfect and there was not much wind so the water was very calm. Kalen can now claim that she has been in the ocean, although she didn't like it much :). Tyler got to go fishing for the first time. Him and Grandpa tried to catch a bass in the pond behind the house. Here is a collage of pictures from the visit.

We also got to see my Great Grandmother.

I was glad that she got to see Kalen, her first Great Great Granddaughter! She amazes me every time I see her, still walking with a walker and her mind is not fading at all. She remembers everything from when we saw her last and was telling me stories from when she was a young mother.

The car ride went very well. Tyler's friend Caleb Davis lent him a DVD player and some movies and that helped a lot! Thanks Caleb! Kalen is just an angel, I don't think she cried but 5 minutes total the whole ride!

Beach Photos

Here are some of the pictures I took from the beach when we were in Florida. This beach, Dubois Park, was so neat because it was right off the inlet and water came into a little bay area. The water was so low and the kids could walk through most of it . It made it easier for us mom's not to worry about them going under so much.

We went with Jessica and Calvin and another couple that they are friends with. They have a little girl named Izzy that is about 6 months younger than Tyler. They got along so well. We put them in a little blow up boat and took them out towards the inlet to watch the boats coming in and out from the ocean.

Tyler loved the beach, and I liked that it wasn't your typical windy, wavy beach.
-Brianna

My Little Swimmer

After this past week in Florida I think it's safe to say that Tyler's a little swimmer! He absolutely loved Grandma's pool!

He actually went into the pool the second he walked into Grandma's house. Before we were even done saying hello to everyone, Tyler was checking out the pool. The cover was still on it and he thought that it was something to walk on. There goes Tyler, into the pool with all his clothes on. Grandpa Bob was real close by and as soon as I heard the splash I looked over and saw him saving Tyler! With the cover on he kinda floated down, and his head didn't make it under. After that he was a little more careful around the pool, and we all made sure he didn't leave our sight.

I got him some little water wings and wasn't too sure how he would do with them since the packaging said age 3 and up, but he did really well.

At times he was swimming all by himself keeping his head up and kicking his feet. I loved watching him figure out how to keep his balance and swim.

Tyler and Aunt Jess.

He didn't mind going under the water either. You can see in this picture he is smiling when I'm lifting him out of the water. Then the minute he got a breath he started saying "one, two, three!" for me to do it again!
He even got a little daring and was jumping from the side of the pool to the noodle. He had to hold one of my hands though, but I didn't pull him or anything, he jumped all on his own!
I think he may have gotten mommy's swimmer genes! With his personality I wouldn't be surprised if he turned into a sprinter! Look out Gary Hall Jr!
-Brianna

99 and Counting!

Tyler and I got home from Florida on Tuesday afternoon. We went down there for my Great Grandmother's 99th birthday party! That's right, I said my Great Grandmother, that would be Tyler's Great Great Grandmother! We had all 5 generations there! Here is a picture with my dad, my sister and her husband, and Tyler and I.

At 99 she is still as sharp as a tack and you can easily talk to her. She is still walking and does a lot for herself at home. I am still amazed by her and pray that at that age I will be able to do the things that she is able to.

So now that we are home from being away for 5 days I've been catching up. Laundry, grocery shopping, cleaning up, and trying to get some rest in between. Now I just have to find the time to get my scrap stuff together, tomorrow night is Scrap Night!

I took a lot of pictures while were in Florida so I will be updating with more soon!

-Brianna

Back from Florida

Well we made it back safe and sound. We had a great time in Florida visiting with family and relaxing in the sun. Tyler loved all the water, especially Grandma's pool. It was his first time in the ocean and he did very well. He didn't like the salt water too much, but loved finding sea shells and playing in the sand.

We caught two lobsters, well I probably shouldn't say we. My dad and Jessica caught them, but I helped too. I snorkeld over them holding a light above so they could see. It was a little scary at first to get in the water at night, but then once we started seeing the lobster it got exciting. I of course got sea sick, and it wasn't even that rough out. I'm getting old!

We also got a 5 generation picture! Tyler met his Great Great Grandma Rabey for the first time. She is in her late 90's and we were so glad that she got to see Tyler. She is doing so well for being older, still walking and is as sharp as a tack! It was so much fun to visit with her.

So here are some pictures from the trip! Tyler and I are off again on Wednesday to go to Michigan for 2 weeks! Tyler's first plane ride!