Finally... SeaWorld !

So we went to SeaWorld on the 5th of July. Grandma Linda came down from Chattanooga and babysat little G.G. for us. It was great because it was SOOO crowded and I can't imagine having to try and maneuver a stroller around in that crowd.

We saw the Shamu show first. We loved it. Sophie didn't want to sit in the splash zone so we were up high in the stands.

Me and my big girl Sophie

We ended our vacation just having a couple of days to visit with family and friends.

Josh, G.G. and Grandpa Brigham (Josh's grandfather)

G.G. making her funny face ( and Grandma Linda loving it!)

Grandma and Grandpa Brigham, Sophie, G.G. and Scamp

All the girls engrossed in McLeod's Daughters

Aunt Nancy and Sherri ( Josh's cousin) playing with GG

And then we headed home! And we needed a vacation to recover from our vacation :)

Happy Anniversary

Josh and Kristi
July 23, 2005

I love you with all of my heart!

Vacation 2007: Bye, Bye Beach, Hello Orlando

So we left the beach behind and headed toward Orlando. It really seemed like it took us forever to get there. The baby was good, but we did have to stop more than usual. Josh's family (grandparents and aunts and uncles) live in Orlando so we stayed with his grandparents. It was so nice to see everyone. It was the first time his grandparents saw G.G. and, of course, they were head over heels for her. Grandma Brigham bought a boat to put in the pool for the girls and Sophie loved playing in it.

We spent the day Sunday playing in the pool and visiting. Monday we went to Universal Studio. We had a lot of fun. We took G.G. so Josh and I took turns riding the big rides with Sophie. After the first ride, they got to meet Sponge Bob.

While Daddy and Sophie rode E.T.,

Mommy and G.G. got to meet Barney! I was very excited, I admit, I do love Barney.

Tuesday, Aunt Laney and Grandma Brigham babysat G.G. for us and we went to Universals Island of Adventure. It was great because we both got to ride all the big rides with Sophie. We are big roller coaster fans so we LOVED it. I was a little disappointed when we got home because we didn't have that many pictures. I guess we were too busy having FUN.

Daddy and Sophie with The Cat in the HatSophie with Thing 1 and Thing 2The Jurassic Park exhibit.

G.G. had a good time with her Aunt and great Grandma while we were away. Here she is checking out her Aunt Laney.

Next stop: SEAWORLD

Vacation 2007: 6/28 - 6/30

We have just returned from the most wonderful vacation. We had so much fun! We were supposed to leave Saturday the 30th and head to Orlando, FL. Josh took a couple of days off early and we decided to spend those at the beach in Panama City before we got into all the magic (chaos) of Orlando. It was really nice. We stayed at a kid friendly hotel right on the beach. They had a great pool and water park for the kids. Friday night was movie night by the pool and they set up a big screen and Sophie watched a movie while swimming. G.G. didn't do well at the beach at all. A teething 9 1/2 month old who puts everything in her mouth and sand don't mix well. My sweet husband was wonderful and took her back to the room and I spent the day Friday on the beach with Sophie. We had a great time jumping the waves and trying to swim out to the sand bar. I did get burned. Not so smart on my part. Thats what happens when mom worries about everyone else having sunscreen and forgets to put it on herself. Oh well, it has turned into a great tan. Below are a few pics from our time on the beach. Future posts will include the next leg of Family Vacation 2007.

Sophie playing in the sand

G.G. in her beach tent. Right before she headed back to the room with Daddy

My two girls in front of Captain Andersons restaurant

View from our room

G.G. at the waterpark

The pool