Day 3 & 4

Andrew and I had a special time yesterday. We got up early and headed over to the beach. It was slightly disappointing because the skies were cloudy. I was afraid I wouldn't get much sun and beacause of that I didn't put any sunscreen on myself (Andrew's was reapplied twice). Boy did my shoulders get cooked. There won't be any pictures of the beach because I forgot to bring the camera. I was sorry too. Andrew was so much fun this year. First of all, he loves to be in the water. He will float out into the water and just watch the boats, the helicoptors, and the people go by. Don't worry I am right there with him. Then my mom and I sat in our chairs while he played in the sand. It was so nice because he didn't want me to entertain him. He just shoveled the sand into the bucket and then back out of the bucket. It was so much fun. Then later that night my parents took us out to a super nice resturaunt (my mom works there). The meal had three courses and it was delicious. Andrew was treated like royalty. My mom's boss/friend brought him out a cookie and ice cream. Andrew loved it. It was the most elegant dinner I have had in a long time. I was proud of Andrew because he behaved very well.
Today we didn't do much. We had lunch with one of my mom's friend, Pat. Pat's daughter is moving to Durham very soon. She will the one of the managers of the Long Horn Steakhouse at Briar Creek. After dinner we all went for a walk. This was another time I wish I had my camera. Some of you may remember that Andrew loves dogs. Tonight as we walked he held my mom's hand while he walked Ricky (mom's dog) with a leash. He was very content. A couple of times he dropped the leash and Ricky would have minor heart attacks but all in all I think they both enjoyed themselves.
P.S. picture of Andrew and me is in front of fountains at the resturaunt, Andrew enjoying cookie and ice cream with mom, and Andew with mom's lobster claw plant. The flower looks like a lobter claw. I thought it was pretty cool.

Day 2

This was another wonderful day in Florida. For those of you who might not know my parents live in St. Petersburg, FL which is where the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have their field. My dad and I love to go to ball games together and enjoy each others company. While we were at the game, Andrew got to enjoy some one-on-one time with his Maw Maw. I'm not sure which one had the better time. On the way home from the game my dad and I took the longer way home which winds around the Tampa Bay. I noticed a nice playground area and couldn't wait to take Andrew. When he got up from his nap Maw Maw and I took him to play. He met a friend (the girl in the slide picture) and kept calling her Sophia. She kept telling him her name but apparently he thought she looked like his friend Sophia. He had fun running around with her. While we were at the park I couldn't help but think of my friends and wish they could be here. This park isn't elaborate but it has great views (we saw cruise ships, a wind surfer, and a rock that my mom thought was a sea turtle), the playground, and a walking track. I could imagine us walking the track breathing in the salty air and chatting it up. I miss my friends dearly and Andrew misses his friends too. As I put the pictures in I just wanted to note that I love the shot of Andrew with my mom. It reminds me of the many times she would point things out to us. It was a wonderful thing to watch. For those of you wondering, yes that wall drops off to the bay. I was praying that Andrew wouldn't get bold and take a step. Believe me I was praying. But it is a great shot.

A day in Florida

This tree looked like it might need some support. Just doing my part to help the yard look great.
Helping Grandpa make sure the trees are evenly spaced. He does his work without a shirt, I work without my shorts.
Trying to be like my Grandpa. Rocking in his chair, looking through his glasses. This is after all the work is done.

We Have Arrived

After 12 hours in the car we finally made it to Maw Maw and Grandpa's house in Florida (as seen on the left). I was very proud of Andrew. We both got up early and he tried for the longest time to take a nap. He had a real hard time falling asleep. When he got up from his mini-nap he watched a Veggie Tale movie (or as he says it 'beggi tale mobie'). We stopped for lunch at McDonalds and it was fun to sit and watch him take his time enjoying his hamburger. He had no concept that we still had a long way to go and couldn't take forever to eat. He taught me a lesson about enjoying the moment and not thinking of what is to come. Children have a wonderful way of keeping the main thing the main thing. I'm sure you'll be hearing from me a lot this week since I have easy access to a computer.

Here is the handsome family getting ready to go to church on Mother's Day. Don't they all look beautiful??!!??!!?? 

G.G. wanted a ride in the wagon. Andrew thought he could pull her but you'll see what happened instead. 

He decided that if he couldn't pull it he would help push it.  

He gave up jumped in and enjoyed the ride while Paw Paw pulled them around. 

Preparing for our trip to Florida. Cool sunglasses are a must.