Kite flying

Donald, my Dad, and I recently took the girls kite flying in Palmetto.  Contrary to popular belief, kite flying is not necessarily for kids - we had a really difficult time trying to get the kites to go up and stay up, despite it being an extremely windy day!  It was a fun experiment, though, and made for a great way to spend the afternoon.

Trip to Washington DC

Ready for an adventure!

Taking a quick moment on a lazy Saturday morning to try and get a few updates done! Donald and I took Emily on her first flight over Spring Break to Washington D.C. - her choice, believe it or not. She took to flying like she's been doing it all her life! She was so calm and relaxed the entire flight and had a fabulous time. She didn't even get squirrely during takeoff, while I sat beside her gripping the armrests and squeezing my eyes closed! The Delta staff were so sweet to here and even allowed her to take a picture in the pilot's seat with his hat.  We had such fun traveling around D.C. for the day. She picked a few places that she wanted to visit, but the highlight of the entire trip for her was taking a pedicab! Sorry about the wealth of pictures, but I just couldn't decide which ones to leave out.


A quick breakfast before takeoff

Wolfie runs on Dunkin.

Looking like a seasoned traveler here

One lone picture of Mom and Dad

We made it!  They both earned their wings.

First stop - Air and Space

Rubbing the moon rock for Auntie Yam

Hot dog break - this girl's gotta eat!

Visiting Amelia Earhart for Abby

Making a new friend at the Washington Monument

Exploring the WWII memorial

It's getting a little windy out here!

Last day that these would be on display for a while.

Trying out South American Carnaval masks

One last picture before taking the train back to the airport!

Home again, home again- and modeling her new shirt

Spring Break at Serenbe

Donald and I took Emily for a trip to Serenbe for Spring Break. It's one of our favorite places to visit - so close to home, and yet an entire world away! I think this was the most fun trip we've ever taken there. We went on a hay ride and fed all of the animals in the morning. Emily and the other kids even got to gather the eggs that the Farmhouse cooked for breakfast that day! She spent some quality time chasing the goats and rabbits around their pens, climbed the fabulous tree house, did some great leaf rubbings, and even went for an ill-fated canoe ride with Donald. I (luckily) stayed on shore for that one. All in all, a wonderful "stay-cation" full of incredible food, beautiful sights, and loads of fun. Enjoy the pictures!

Excited to be cozied up in her bed at the Guest House

Wonderful new gardens patterned after their labyrinth - think I can do this at the White House?

Oreo the baby goat who thinks he's a dog

Going for a ride in the leaky boat - This was before the canoe ride and the impromptu swim.

Smores time at the bonfire

It was pure luck that I took this picture of the bonfire sparks - not real photographic skills.  Cool, though, right?

Early morning feeding the horses

Having so much fun with all of her new friends!

Hope you enjoyed the breakfast frittata!

Mr. Robert caught her a chicken.

Getting friendly with a bunny

Love this tree house!

Trampoline time

She's got mad skills!

Getting ready to head home