June in Florida

If you are wondering what we do around here all day-here it is!

We are literately at this pool five to six days a week. Today was overcast and the temperature was perfect. We were practically at the pool by ourselves and I felt like I was on vacation. Almost like I am on permavacation. We didn't get out of our jammies except to put on our swimsuits and then we came home and bathed and put our jammies right back on. It was a good day.

So here is my future beach volleyball player! Wahoo! I got this little volleyball for her at my last volleyball tournament. I seriously could not resist. She already says she wants to be a volleyball player when she gets older-that makes my heart just melt! We are already working on her skills! Looking good so far!Here is Jordann and Journey. I was in Journey's closet and noticed that she had the exact dress that I had bought for Jordann. Which is crazy because I never buy dresses from the store. Pretty much everything Jordann wears is yard sale material. Anyway, they ended up wearing the same dress on the same day to church, without coordinating! We had to take pictures cuz they were too dang cute!We went to the Aquarium. It was the coolest aquarium I have ever been to!

Okay, one of my favorite things about being here is that the other wives live down the hall from us. We are really good friends and already planning future vacations together! So since we live right next to each other and the boys have to study at home anyways, we just put the kids to bed and hang out together a couple nights a week. Usually it is to watch So You Think You Can Dance and then go hot tubing afterwards. But the other night a few girls from our ward invited us to go to this really fancy restaurant for dessert. I was super excited because I have never been anywhere that has a dress code and the most expensive item on the menu is $220! So if you are wondering what a ten dollar dessert looks like-here you go!The three girls! The kids are doing great here. I was worried how James would take the move because he didn't adjust as well when we moved to AZ. But they both love it here. James just said today that he wishes we could live here all the time. I'm not so fond of the area. I love looking for new places to explore and visit and we try to do something new every week but I am glad it is only temporary. I am pretty sure I like the west coast better but I am already sad that we only have 4 and a half months left. I feel like I am on a countdown and I have to hurry and get everything in before we have to move back! I have this huge list of things I want to do before we leave and I feel like when we move back we will have to go back to reality! It's been fun so far and I am sure I will have more adventures to post about! Miss everybody back home! I wish you could all come visit!

Disneyworld!!!

Okay so we had to hit Disney world up before Mark started back up at school. Let me tell you that we had a blast but it was also full of some interesting adventures. Starting with the cheap hotel I booked. Word of advice, don't get a cheap hotel! The good news is Florida residents can get seasonal passes to Disney world for an excellent price!
First park-Magic Kingdom Favorite ride for the whole family was splash moutain!

Of course we had to stay for the nighttime shows, which was probably one of favorite parts of the park. But Jordann didn't make it through all of the fireworks. I swear she fell asleep right before the finale! But as you can see, James is going strong!

Next park-Hollywood Studios. Favorite ride for me was the stunt car show! Amazing! James of course loved Star Tours. Sadly we did not make Toy Story and we have a few other things there

we might have to get to before we leave Florida. We took the kids on Tower of Terror. I know, I tried to talk Mark out of it but he thought they would be fine. Jordann said she liked it and she wanted to go again! Crazy kid!

The turkey leg. Need I say more?

Waiting for Fantasmic.

Jordann did make through Fantasmic but this is what I found in the car when we got back to the hotel.

Animal Kingdom-One of my more favorite parks and my favorite ride there! The kids, not so much. It was pretty intense and I felt bad that the kids went on it but I would recommend it to adults! James' favorite ride was Expedition Everest! This kid loves roller coasters! Definately Marks child.

Epcot-Very interesting park. One I would want to go back and do some exploring. Favorite ride for me was Soarin' and the kids loved Test Track.

In Mexico, rocking the sombreros!

And of course we had to become vikings too!

So maybe this sounds so lame but one of my favorite parts of the trip was going to this cute little bakery in France. We ordered $20 bucks worth of desserts because we wanted to try them all! Loved the strawberry tart!

Waiting for Illuminations. I just thought this was a cute picture of James. Probably my least favorite Disney nighttime show.

So after Disney world we hit the #1 beach in the Nation! Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL

That's right. We are just over an hour away from the number one beach! Can you believe it! The sand was literally like powder. It was a little crowded though. It's just fun to say we have been there.

All in all, we have had a really good time but now it is time to get back to real life. Mark started back in school this week and so the stress for Mark starts back up. I am so glad we are here with some friends because I decided I hate moving. I was getting a little home sick today. I know, so lame. Who wants to be in Idaho when they can be in Florida?

But it's the truth. I do think I am getting better at this moving thing, hopefully we will all be pros by the time Mark is done with school.

At least I get to be in Florida. I am excited to really get to know the ins and outs of the area and explore as much as I can without breaking the bank! Hee, hee!

The Road Trip!!

I feel so behind on my blogging! We have spent the past week at Disneyworld and been to two different beaches but I will have to post about that later. Now I get to post about our trip out to Florida. But my first picture is of the birthday cake I made for Jordann for her birthday. I am very proud of it. It is my first successful birthday cake AND it tasted yummy too!
It took us around 35 hours to get to Tampa and the kids did so well. I was really excited to see new country and finally say that I have been outside of the west. So I tried, and was almost successful at getting a picture of every state sign. I missed Alabama.

Our first new state was New Mexico. Not gonna lie, pretty boring. Funny that it is called the Land of Enchantment!Next state-Texas. Pretty much like New Mexico the first half and then we hit Dallas area and everything turned green. Everything was green from there to Florida.Next up-Louisiana. I have always wanted to go to Louisiana. I was pretty disappointed when I didn't see an alligator as soon as we crossed the state line.Mississippi called to us, tempting us with an uncle of Mark's who happens to live there AND own a home on the lake with a big screen 3D TV, a jet ski, a boat and fishing off the back porch!We had a good time, if you couldn't tell!

Next we went to Alabama but I missed the state sign. And last but not least,FLORIDA!!!

One might wonder what we did during those 35 hours. Well, we colored, watched shows, slept, told joke and sang songs.

Here is a joke from Jordann:

Don't worry I don't really get it either.

And now we are in Florida. Sometimes I have to remind myself that I am here! It is pretty crazy to think about. I am just going to treat is as an extremely long vacation!