VACATION!

We just returned from a great vacation in FLORIDA!!! Connor and Mommy spent 2 weeks down there. The first week we were in Venice with Oma and Auntie Kate. We did a little road trip and went on some college visits. All the way to DeLand and then back through Orlando, Lakeland, and Tampa. While in Orlando, we got to visit with the McCully's, whom we haven't seen since the babies came along last spring! In Venice we got to see all of Mommy's family members and friends. It was nice to visit since we had not been in town since Christmas.
The second week, Daddy came into town and we all headed down south to go to the beach condo at South Seas Resort and Plantation on Captiva Island. There we met up with Grammy and Grampy. Oma and Katie headed down there too for a night. Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Rob came all the way from Chicago to visit as well. While here we were able to be total beach bums. Sleep, eat, and sun everyday all day! It was so nice! Connor loved the beach and enjoyed playing in the sand. He was not even scared of the water when the tide would come up the shore. One of his favorite things to do was line up shells along the arms of the beach chairs, putting them on there just so. We also spent a lot of time in the pool. He had a blast splashing and hanging out in his floatie.
Connor also started walking a lot more on this trip. Before we left he was certainly taking a few steps here or there and then of course, cruising the furniture non stop. But while down in FL, he really started to take off more on his own. I think he has mastered it pretty well since then...and now he primarily is walking with the occasional drop down to crawl when he wants to get there faster. He also has been doing better with his sippy cup....for all those who know my endless drama with that. However, he will still not drink from the sippy with a sippy top on, it must be off and open topped. So needless to say, we are happy but there have been countless spills all over the place! Also, eating table food is gradually getting better. He had his first pizza at the McCully's house and his first chocolate chip cookie at the beach condo. We love to see when he is willing to explore with food. His new favorite word is gamp pa or just pa...obviously, calling for his Grandpa...one of his most favorite people!
We had a wonderful 2 weeks away, there were a lot of pics taken...so I chose the best of the best...and still ended up with over 100 to share! So enjoy!