Sunday, March 10, 2024

Universal Studios - Orlando

Dad and Landon had market for the lumberyard in February. It was in Orlando, and my sweet and precious Dad invited Kyndall and me to come too.  Mom and Brandi usually travel with them, so the four of us girls spent 4 days in the park having the BEST time.  I've never been to Universal, so it was exciting to see what it was all about. The weather was amazing and we ate delicious food at places like VIVO, Cowfish, Antojitos, the Chocolate Emporium, and Margaritaville (on National Margarita Day of course 😉).  

Landon and Dad spent Wednesday and Saturday with us in the parks. Although I have never read a Harry Potter book, I was in awe of the Wizarding World of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. My favorite ride was Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure and Escape from Gringott's. The Hulk rollercoaster...not so much. 😝 We stayed just a short walk/boat ride away from the parks on the city walk.

I'm thankful that Matt held down the fort with the kids and let me sneak away to spend some time with my family.  I can't think of the last time the 5 of us were together on a trip, just us. It was very unusual/kinda nice to grab a table for 6 sans kids menus. 😏 It's a trip I will always cherish and memories I won't forget.  It really was PERFECT!













































Churro anyone?




Kyndall found you a shirt, Blake!




Our hotel had the best margaritas and Angel was our server who took great care of us.





















Friday, March 1, 2024

January and February

Well…2024 is off to a fast start! January was a month of celebrating families birthday’s and staying all cozy inside by the fire. If I am honest, I love that January is usually a month where we hibernate. It gets dark so early, it’s very cold and often snowing, and I love having everyone home to snuggle up in the evenings.  It’s cold enough that we don’t want to really venture out. 

Matt had a birthday on the 18th, Evie celebrated her 8th birthday on the 21st, and Jude turned 9 on February 1.  Charlie Claire also had a birthday on the 4th and Jack Henry on the 18th of January.  Unfortunately, we’re not close enough to celebrate together. 

We went to Dave and Buster’s (at the kids request) to celebrate Matt’s birthday. We went on a Thursday, hardly anyone was there, and it was great!!🎉 We drove to Little Rock to celebrate Evie’s birthday at the skating rink, and then had a family dinner at El Pueblito’s for Jude’s birthday and played laser tag.




















Valentine's Day, Brooks had a school party.  Reese doesn't have "parties" anymore in middle school, but she dressed the part for LOVE day. 









Rocky turned 3 on February 19th!  We celebrated our sweet Rock-Dog with toys, bones, and treats.  We all love him so much!!💙



We also celebrated the Super Bowl at Landon and Brandi's.  WOO HOO!!!  We were so excited that the KC Chiefs WON🏈





It's hard to believe today is March 1st.  I've got lots to catch up on!