We had a wonderful trip to Florida!
Boy oh boy was it a lot of work taking 2 small boys on a plane!
They were both lap riders. Troy rode with Lane and I had Wesley.
Troy was VERY scared getting on the plane. He had no idea what it was.
So he had his fair share of tears. ;(
After calming down and having a sucker, he was better. On the flights to and from Des Moines to Milwaukee, it was a very empty plane so we could spread out.
Going to and from Tampa was a different story...so packed!
We also had to be separated because of the rule of not having 2 lap-riding children in the same row so I missed my boys. I held Wesley in my arm (like the picture below) and my arm was SO sore the next day.
Wes did great on the plane! He only cried for a little bit on the way down. On the way back, he cried for about 20 minutes, but then fell asleep. The people around us were so nice and encouraging.
Troy enjoyed the Tampa Aquarium. It is out-of-this-world amazing! We really had a fun time.
Wes stayed with Papa, so it was just the 3 of us.
I hope that's the closest they come to a shark!!
Outside, they had a fun play area for toddlers to run around, play in the sand, and play in water.
Troy was mostly interested in playing in the sand.
We were 3 blocks from Indian Rocks Beach.
The first day was cloudy, but we still had fun.
Troy was in awe of the ocean! So much to take in.
Wes, on the other had, was completely content with sleeping! :)
Love this pic...captures such a sweet moment.
Wes and Nana
Lane and I went on a date to Crabby Bills, a fun restaurant on Clearwater Beach.
Afterwards, we had fun walking the beach and talking. So good to connect again!
Kids can really get in the way of that sometimes :)
A day at Clearwater Beach. Loved this beach! The sugar sand felt unbelievable on my feet.
Troy had fun throwing balls in the ocean and chasing birds. He also loved the sand and dipping his feet in the ocean.
One day, Kathy took the boys back for a nap and I was able to lay out for the afternoon...so much fun. Then Kathy joined me once Lane and Will got back. It was fun talking and laying in the sun.
Troy has always had trouble with bowel movements (tmi?!) and so this picture is sweet, but also captures a moment where Troy is not feeling well.
After some laxatives and a suppository, he was good! :)
Feeding birds was a favorite activity.
Daddy & son
I got to meet Lane's grandma, Donna, for the first time.
She was sure sweet!
She loved meeting both little boys.
Family pic!
Donna and I
Troy loving the ocean
Me and my man!
We took some pics at Clearwater Beach.
We made it just in time before the sun went down.
Family of 4 :)
Wes doesn't look very happy, but I think he was!
He did so well on the trip...an angel baby. I think this was the turning point in his colic time.
He is getting better at not being fussy all the time.
Troy loves his daddy!
Love this pic...also love how Troy is looking at us!
My boys and I
All 6 of us
Will, Kathy, and Wesley
Troy fell in the ocean...he was obviously not too happy about it!
Good thing mama's hugs help him feel better!
(side note...I just LOVE how he thinks the world of me these days. I also love that he call me "mama". Love that boy!)
Troy enjoyed playing in the play fort outside the house we stayed at.
He loved to throw balls, of course.
Cute lil' buns!
All clean after bath time!
And that was our trip! We have lots more pictures, but these were the favorites!
Can't wait til next time!
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