Visitors

My parents came to visit last week and we had a total blast with them. They came in on Tuesday, March 8. On Wednesday, we went the beach, Lauderdale By the Sea. We chose this beach so Jon could snorkel but it ended up not being a goog snorkel day. Bummer. But everyone had a blast anyway.







Thursday was a stay at home day since Jon had to take the car for clinicals.  (He assisted in a 6 hour lipo.  It was really interesting to hear about, but also pretty gross.)  Anyway, On Friday we hit Alligator Alley on the way to Naples.  



Vanessa sure loves her Papa.

On Saturday, we went to the Miami Seaquarium.  Jon and I were pretty stoked to win free upgrades to a an annual pass.  We are so going back.  Vanessa loved it.



This picture makes me laugh.  Remember Benson's obsession with sucking on things?  He was sucking on the Pepsi bottle my mom is holding, this is how upsets he gets if something is taken away.



Sunday was an enjoy the Sabath day.  Monday we did a cruise along the intercoastal with a few minutes on the ocean.  And my Mom took me birthday shopping!  It was rather fabulous since we didn't take the kids, I got everything on my wish list.  Thanks Mom!  I was in serious need of some new clothes :)



On Tuesday, we went to Red Reef park in Deerfield.  Supposedly, this place has some great snorkeling.  We hadn't gone yet because it's $15 for parking and we didn't want to pay that until we could trade off snorkeling with someone to watch the kids.  We were slightly disappointed.  It was nice, but not really worth the $15 to park (or the drive).  Lauderdale is better.  But, Vanessa liked being burried in the sand.

And Benson loved his sweet potatoes.

The week went WAY too fast and we were sad to see them go.  We had a blast with them and Vanessa and Benson loved all the attention and spoiling.  Vanessa loves her new Nemo and Buzz.  And Jon and I sure appreciated being spoiled with our new clothes and stocking up at Costco.  We feel so blessed to have such wonderful family.