Vacation: Part 2

~Part 1 published on 04/24~

On Sunday we arrived in Florida at Aunt Shirley and Uncle Bo's house.  Despite hitting very little traffic, it was a long ride and everyone was happy to get out of the car.  Chris and I unpacked the car after dinner while the kids settled in.  Isabella brought a wooden car kit to put together with Uncle Bo.  She told me before we left that she thought he would like to build it with her.  She was right!

Uncle Bo has a workshop in his garage.  He enjoys doing wood working and leather work.  Isabella was excited to work in the garage with him.

Uncle Bo made these side bags for his motorcycle.  It's hard to see the detail on them, but it's beautiful.

Aunt Shirley and Lily

Isabella took plenty of crafts to do on vacation.

Raymond makes a mess where ever he goes.

Isabella had such an exciting day that she fell asleep at the table with a marker in her hand.

On Tuesday we went to Highlands Hammock State Park.  Chris found the park online and saw that they offer tram tours.  We thought the kids would enjoy seeing the wildlife up close.  As we headed out, we saw a crane on the side of the road.

Once there, we hopped on the tram and off we went!

Isabella liked seeing all the alligators.  There were about 10 other people on the tour besides us.  Everyone was so nice to the kids.  They made sure Isabella saw everything before we continued. 

Later that same night we went to Leitsy's for dinner.  It is my favorite place to eat!  Chris had all the local fare - frog legs, catfish, alligator and turtle.  No, I didn't try any of it (I do like catfish though).  I had scallops and Isabella had shrimp.  Lily had a little of everything! 

The restaurant is right off of Lake Okeechobee.  We walked around and looked at the water a while after dinner.  Everything was very low.  The area is in desperate need of rain.

On the way home, we drove with the car windows open. 

This is Lily wind-blown and squealing in joy.  She loved having the air blow on her!

Keep checking back for more vacation pictures!

Until Next Time!

Lots of Love,