Trip to Florida

Though our trip got off to a rocky start (storms, power outages, and vacations do not mix!) we made it to Florida last Saturday. We met the Cones and my parents there for some family fun. Benjamin was happy to see his Gram and Pop Pop, and Aunt Nicole, Uncle David, and Emma.

Ben loved his first trip to the beach! He learned to say "beach" and "shell" while we were there, and he was excited about the ocean. His first trip in the water caused a little anxiety when it splashed him in the face, so after that as long as Mommy was holding him, he was just fine.

After a couple of days on the beach, we went to

Butterfly World and saw so man

y butterflies and birds. Ben and Emma were in

awe of all the fluttering things around them! If it hadn't been so hot, we could've stayed all day.

Here are some more pictures from the trip. We are so glad that it worked out so we could visit with family and get away at the same time. We had a great week despite our late arrival, and just hope that the next time we fly with Ben, he will be a

better traveler. Flying with babies is exhausting!

Little Emma Claire!