Monday, September 19, 2011

West Palm Beach

Aunt Nancy and Aunt Gin were going to Florida to see Aunt Nancy's new winter place ... they offered to take Hailee and Gabi with.  What lucky girls they are!   Lisa took a few days off of work to join them .....

First stop was Ocala to see Aunt Nancy's new place -- which happens to be in the same park as Gin & Bob's.  We had visited them last year during spring break.  The girls didn't forget where the horse was .....
The golf carts provided transportation and obviously some fun for the girls ....
Gabi said that Hailee drove under the Aunt's supervision ......
After a few days at Aunt Nancy & Aunt Gin's they headed to Lisa's place.  The girls were excited to see where she lived, they had heard a lot about it but hadn't seen it. 
The best part of Lisa's place ........... the pool.  Amazingly, it was the first time Lisa had actually been in the pool in her complex.  I think the girls could have stayed for weeks.  Hailee worked very hard with Gabi and by the end of the week Gabi was holding her breath and swimming.  Great work Hailee!!!

Wouldn't be a vacation without a little time for shopping.  Aunt Gin & Gabi are taking a little break.
The ocean .... Hailee spent the most time in the water.  She had a great time jumping in the waves.

City Center -- they enjoyed enormous cupcakes ......
Aren't these stools cute???
Aunt Gin's pretty cute too!
Getting ready to leave .... they cleaned up Lisa's place for her while she was at work.  Any guesses as to what they are doing here?????  It looks like Jaycee isn't quite sure either ....

They were letting the air out of the inflatable bed ...................

Thank you to Aunt Nancy and Aunt Gin for taking Hailee and Gabi ..... you guys are AWESOME!

Are you wonderiing what Jack and I did while the girls were in Florida.  Well, besides working we were able to spend a weekend away with Pat and Brian.   We headed to Shawno where we did some gambling and some eating.  Check out the size of this piece of cake. 

 Brett & Bonnie and Ben & Sadie happened to be at the cottage that weekend so we stopped in for a visit.  Here's Grandma Pat enjoying her two littlest Grandchildren .... they are so adorable!!
Brett & Bonnie have a pontoon boat -- we enjoyed the day cruising around the lake -- so relaxing!!!


And even a swim off the pontoon  .....
I just think she's the cutest ..... and so happy!


Thanks Brett and Bonnie -- the day was fantastic.  Lunch was delicious especially the CORN!  And thanks Pat & Brian, we always have so much fun with you.

2 comments:

Cath said...

What a trip! It looks so warm where Hailee and Gabi were! Great job Hailee on helping Gabi with the swimming lessons and also on driving the cart, it won't be too long now until you are actually driving the car! The swim in the ocean looked like it was amazing, I would love to have been there. Oksana has never been to the ocean but maybe next summer we can change that. In the picture 'deflating the air mattress' is that Hailee on the far right? Are all the curls in her hair from braids? My goodness when Oksana gets home to read this post will she ever be jealous. :) She seems to have hair like mine. Won't hold a curl to save its life. LOL. Cheryl, it must have been nice to have a couple days with just you and Jack but I can imagine how you'd have felt missing the girls too. Looks like you all had an amazing time and glad you got to see Lisa as well!
Catherine

Life Changed now I'm Moving On said...

Love this post Mom. I had such a wonderful time with the girls and Aunt Gin and Aunt Nancy.I MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH. Love you!
Lisa