A Fabulous Weekend



This weekend, Michael's Mom and Sister came to visit. (They actually came on Wednesday, but it felt just like a long weekend for us!) We tried to pack in a much fun as we could while they were here! I think it is safe to say that everyone had a fabulous time!

One day we went to the park in Lakeland. They had some water fountains that the kids can play in, I think this is Jude's new favorite thing ever! Just look at his face:


He had so much fun!


 Aunt Kim was able to put our little girl to sleep!


Eden didn't get to enjoy the view, due to her eyes being closed,
but she did work on her tan!


We took a walk around the lake. Some nice people shared a loaf of bread so Jude could feed the ducks! 



We also got to get up close with a hungry heron. 





We watched fish.


And Jude played with the bubbles. (He kept trying to eat them!)


Funny story from that day: Eden had an explosive diaper. I mean, it was all over her clothes and all. And unfortunately, I only had two wipes left! Then, Jude had a massive poop! SO he had to be cleaned up with napkins from Burger King!! 

Yesterday, We spent the day at Sea World. We all got annual passes!!! So this won't be our last visit for the year! It was a perfect day to go!


Jude waiting to see Shamu!


Every time the whales would jump up,
Jude would get so excited and burst out laughing!




We also watch the dolphin show and played in the water fountains! Michael and I even rode a roller coaster!

Everyone was wore out, but we all had a blast!


We had such a wonderful time together! We can wait to see Nana and Aunt Kim again in two weeks when we head up to North Carolina!






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