Orlando

We had a fabulous time in Orlando visiting with Ryan's brother and his family (Jason, Lisa, Sara, and Anna). Mikey enjoyed having 2 extra playmates. He got lots of attention! On the plane he did great. We flew at night so that Mikey would just sleep the whole way.

Wishful thinking.

He didn't sleep, but he didn't scream the whole way either. So I guess that makes the trip a success.

While we were there we visited a cute little neighborhood park, went to Sea World, and visited Santa (see pictures below). We also walked around the University of Central Flordia where Ryan went to school. The best thing about Orlando this time of year is the weather. It was about 80 degrees every day. Perfect weather. The only downer of the trip was that Mikey got an ear infection. Luckily, Lisa had a friend that was a pediatric nurse practitioner. So she came by the house and checked out Mikey's ears and said that the right one was infected. We were so thankful not to have to go to a doctor's office. She just called in some medicine. Fortunately, his ears didn't bother him on the plane ride home. Thank goodness!

We took tons of pictures. Here are some of my favorites.

Hanging out at the park

Playing Peek-a-Boo with Sara and Anna

At Sea World

Mikey LOVED watching Shamu! He danced throught the whole show! Opening Presents

Visiting Santa

Did you know that the real Santa comes to Orlando every year? I guess he wants to enjoy some warm weather before he makes his journey all around the world. All the Orlando moms just LOVE Santa because he even brings his own photographers with him (all the way from the North Pole). During our visit with Ryan's brother we jumped at the opportunity to sit on the real Santa's lap. We had to wait about 2 hours because of the long line, but it was well worth it.

Just chillin' in the stroller waiting to see the big guy.

Mikey loved his cousins Sara and Anna. They entertained him during the long wait.

Mommy, why did you put me on this man's lap?

Hummm, let me get a good look at you.

I'm not so sure about all this. And what are Mommy and Daddy doing behind that guy with the camera? Why are they jumping up and down?

Get me out of here!

Let me look at this guy one more time. Yup, I want no part of this!

Mommy, stop laughing at me! Come and get me!

Enough is enough! Daddy I'm not going to let you go!

Do you think this makes me a bad mom for laughing at my baby who is in misery? I'm sure he'll be in therapy later in life for this moment.

What a week!

After a week of traveling to Orlando back home for one night then on to Little Rock we have finally made it home for good. We have had a fantastic week from visiting Santa, Shamu, and family. Check back soon for pics. I'm still unpacking! :)