Florida Fun - Day One

Well, we made it and have been so busy I am just now getting around to try and catch everyone up. The girls and I and my sister Alli left Seattle on a 6 am flight Monday morning. Getting the girlies up at 230am in the morning was not fun. I also do not enjoy getting through security with a double stroller and two little ones. The man didn't believe me when I said the stroller would not fit on the conveyor belt to get screened, so after two attempts he finally agreed and screened it manually. The girls are never sure why they have to take off their shoes and coats and take everything apart....but we made it through and finally got settled on the plane. I am so thankful I am still nursing Emma because it is a great tool to get her to quiet down on the plane and go to sleep!! So she took a great nap and then was waving to everyone on the flight when she woke up. Angel lived up to her name and was so good!!! We had a layover in Atlanta and I officially hate that airport. We had to take a series of elevators because of the stroller and then a tram to even get to our new gate and then waited (which in an airport is no fun for the little ones)....and then boarded a very small plane (no room with an infant in lap)....and made our last leg before we arrived in Sarasota!! Angel loved looking at the clouds and says they look like white pillows! She also enjoyed getting snacks and coloring on the tray like a big girl. So finally we arrived about 5pm Sarasota time to hot weather and sunshine! It is so good to see Meme and Pepe again and their house which I had not been back to in almost 7 years or so. So many memories....and very weird to be back here with my two girls and very excited that they get to experience some of the same things I did when I was little...how blessed are we!!! Caitlin had already arrived the day before and the girls were excited to see her. Meme and Pepe have a great outdoor covered patio and then huge screen porch. Emma loves to lay on the rocks and watch the birds (big pelicans) splash into the water. Angel likes exploring although she does not like going out on the dock over the water. So....we had some yummy lasagna, visited, got unpacked and called it a night!!!