First Day in Florida

Mark and I are completely elated at our chance to be here. We are already having so much fun. The flight left at 10 this morning and we arrived here around 4:30 Florida Time. I have pics. of Mark at the SL Airport and Mark and I at the Orlando Airport. Don't laugh to hard at the cheesey pics but I am posting a lot of things to make my kids feel a part of the whole deal. Like for instance...the airplane, and Zach loves cars so the pic. of Papa John's car is for you.

Mark at the Salt Lake Airport

Our Airplane for the Flight to florida

Mark At the Orlando Airport

Becky waiting at the Orlando Airport for Mark's dad to pick us up

Mark's Dad's Convertible Audi. Nice ride!!!

Reunion

Our Hotel Room. It is even nicer than it looks!

Once we checked in at the hotel we met over at Judy's house and had hors d'oeuvres and Judy made a great salad and grilled up an amazing dinner with hamburgers, hot sausage, and chicken. We had such a nice evening relaxing by the pool and listening to the warm rain drizzle on the patio roof.

Comments

Nielson said…

Had no idea you guys were going to Florida!! I am so jealous :) that will be so much fun

5/23/2008 9:48 AM

Dione said…

I'm so impressed that you have had any time to blog - Your kids are doing great. Eli and Abby are real pals and so are Rachael and Noel. (I think Noel is going to set up Rachael for a double date tonight) Your baby is adorable and is playing well with Allie. I will encourage Rachael to blog so you can see the snake that they found in the back yard!

5/24/2008 2:40 PM

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