Day Trip to Florida

Last Friday we I decided we should take a day trip to see Spencer's godparents, i.e., my brother and his wife. After several weeks of cold, colder and snow I wanted to go somewhere warmer and they're in Florida so it was win-win for us.

I won't bore you with the details of traveling...suffice to say that the bigger car seat is a PITA. We will be re-thinking how we will travel with it in the future. What I did like was having Spence in his own seat and not having to share airplane space with a stranger!

We made it to Florida just before lunch and the weather was already warming up nicely. Florida had also been having some cooler than normal temperatures but it was nothing like we had been having, so we relished the sun and warmth. Spencer especially loves to be outdoors and so we were taken to a beautiful park by where the godparents live. The park is called Lettuce Lake Park and I was impressed with how big and clean it is kept. Spencer had a great time running around and enjoying the time outdoors.

We got back the same day and I have to admit that he did a wonderful job of staying happy even though his daily routine was ignored for the day. I have to wonder if he will be like me when it comes to change...I just roll with it.

I am thankful my husband has a job where we can do things like day trips and keep up with friends and family in other states. Not that traveling is always fun and glamorous but when it does work out, it's really nice.

One of my favorite pictures from the day:

First Time for Everything

On Friday September 25 Spencer had two firsts. It was the first time he had a picnic and it was the first time he went to the playground. Surprisingly as we got in the car and started our trip he was in a good mood. I say surprisingly because anyone that has ridden with us knows he is not a fan of his car seat!


At the park Daddy layed out a blanket and we took in our surroundings. There were people walking, walking dogs and jogging. There were other families there with their own kids. It was a nice day to be at the park!




As we sat on a blanket and ate lunch Spencer kept trying to eat grass, dirt and leaves. Yep, I'd say he's all boy! He succeeded in only get a little dirt in his mouth...and a few leaves...





The playground area was spacious with lots of things for a kids to do. There were rock walls and slides and bridges to bound across. But we played it safe and gave Spencer his first taste on the slides.


Even Mommy got into the act on the slide!


I have to say...I am thankful that my butt fit on the slide with him! So thank you playground for having a nice wide slide and making me feel trim.

We plan to go back again, hopefully when the weather actually feels like fall!