Florida with Friends.

One thing about Jon's job is that he has lots of work-related conference, and they are almost always in warm places. This year, he had a conference in Orlando. So while he worked, the kids and I vacationed with some of our friends from residency. Although, Jon was busy, we had so much fun at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and the swimming pool! Vacationing with friends is the way to go! Here are some pictures of our time in Florida...

We have arrived!

First stop...Chuy's!

Day 1: Magic Kingdom

Waiting in line for the Seven Dwarves Mine Ride!

Kylie and Helen!

We met Rapunzel and Cinderella again!

Meeting Ariel!

This was my favorite!

We went to Belle's Enchanted Tales.

They choose a few kids out of the audience to act out a play for Belle.

Kylie was chosen to be Mrs. Potts.

SOOOO cute!

On the ferry home with the Hartzler kids.

L to R: Helen, Kylie, Brooks, Hugh, Witten, Walter

The "big" kids watching a movie together.

L to R: Witt, Kylie, Brooks, Helen, Hugh

Sari and I took the kids to Disney Springs one evening.

It is a big area filled with shops and restaurants.

We stopped at the Disney Store, the Lego store, and we ate dinner at T-Rex.

It was an awesome restaurant with dinosaurs that act alive.

L to R: Brooks, Hugh, Kylie, Helen, Witten

Day 3: Hollywood Studios

My favorite picture:

Brooks really didn't want to be in it, but I got him anyway!

L to R: Kylie, Helen, Bennett, Annabelle, Witt, Hugh, Brooks

Meeting Sophia the First and Doc McStuffins.

The kids' table.

The moms.

L to R: Erica, me, Sari.

I've missed them!

The dads (and boys).

L to R: Chris with Bennett, Rob with Hugh and Witt, and Jon with Brooks!

We had such a blast! I can't wait for the next conference vacation!

February Fun!

February was a good month. We had some snow, some warm days, and lots of fun. Here are some pictures of our activities:

Enjoying the bike on a warm day!

Brooks is starting to learn how to write his name.

If you look closely, you can see a B, two Os, an S, and a K.

We went to Disney on Ice!

Brooks built a parking garage.

We had a trampoline park adventure!

Then we had a week of snow.

We went sledding three days in a row!

We went to Chuck E Cheese just for fun!

Kylie had her friend Addison over for a play date.

And she now sleeps with an eye mask AND a night light!

Jon and I went to a 20's themed Murder Mystery Party hosted by one of Jon's co-workers.

Jon took his role as the inspector very seriously, and actually got runner-up for best actor.

We went ice skating!

We went to a costume shop!

We also got the Easter eggs out...maybe a bit too early.

We've been having practice Easter egg hunts for weeks.