Florida Trip!

Went spent Easter in Venice, FL with Ben's paternal grandparents.  Several other family members were also there including Aunt Ruthie, DJ and Lauren, Uncle Ron, Buddy, and Jenn.  Uncle George and Aunt Jan also stopped by later in the evening on Easter.  We went to Grandma and Grandpa's church Easter morning and then the entire family enjoyed a fancy brunch out at a local restaurant.  Grandma even had Easter Bunny baskets prepared for the kids!  It was so nice seeing everyone.  We had a great visit!

While there we got to watch cousin Buddy play in his 1st golf competition of the season.  He played great and came in first place.  He is on his middle school's team.  We also briefly dropped by the beautiful beach.  It was Bailey Beth's first beach experience and she was captivated by the sea.

We ended our trip with a 2 day visit to Sea World.  Tyler LOVED it!!  Bailey Beth enjoyed it, but she was a bit too young to appreciate everything.  Tyler has really gotten into orca whales, like Shamu.  He often talks about Shamu and the place "where Shamu lives".

 The Easter Bunny came to our house early since he knew we'd be away

Buddy in between holes

 

Grandma and Grandpa Johnson

Aunt Ruthie, Lauren, DJ

Their adorable outfits were courtesy of Nana and Papa!

 

Tyler was too interested in the automatic doors

 

Nokomis Beach

We celebrated Jenn's sweet 16 too

 

Buddy, Tyler, and Uncle Ron

Lauren and Aunt Ruthie

 

Shamu!! 

 sea lion show - so funny!

Elmo and Abbey show

one of the tunnel aquariums

Dolphin show was amazing!!  Mine and Ben's favorite!

 These dolphins are pushing this trainer through the water while spinning him simultaneously - incredible!

Check out that height!

 

Bailey was actually saying "night night....please" after day 2 of Sea World!

 This is what 2 days of fun at a theme park does to kids.....and their parents!

YAY for Sea World!

Circus Party

We celebrated cousin Bennett's 4th birthday at the circus.  It was Tyler and Bailey Beth's 1st circus experience and they seemed to enjoy it - especially Tyler.  After intermission Bailey Beth was squirming for more freedom.  Naturally, Tyler was very interested in the tigers.  Bennett looked happy and like he was having fun!

 

Bennett enjoying his cotton candy

 

Aunt Anna, G.G., Uncle Brian, Brock, Bennett, and Brianna

 

Bennett's dinosaur cake

 Tyler posing with the Ringmaster

Tyler ate the entire container of popcorn by himself

St. Patrick's Weekend

We wore green, made shamrock cookies, and had corned beef and cabbage for dinner!  We also went to Gee-Gee's (my dad's mother) birthday party on Sunday.  Here are some photos from her party!

 

We put butter on the birthday person's nose for good luck

one more.....fun in the sand box

Happy Wednesday!

wearing her beautiful dress from Aunt Denise