Hide and seek in the trees

After we had our photo shoot...

after we found our tree...

after the hot chocolate and craft...

It was time to play in the trees.

It was a fun day!

Tinsel madness

This is what happens when you are done taking Christmas Card photos and allow your kids just to be! 

:) 

On the pier

Last night I threw the kids in the car and we headed to St. John's Pier. We had a lovely walk as the sun was going down. They truly enjoyed being that far out over the ocean. Between talking with the fishermen and taking in the view, it was a good outing.

Ummmm, son? Don't fall in!

Hotrod took this picture of his little sister. I thought it was pretty good!

Less than a week and we go home. 

Dolphin Time!

Thanks to Grandpa, the kids and I were able to experience dolphins up close and personal at Marineland! What a treat it was! My FIL's family has a longstanding history of working at Marineland in various administrative positions, so it was very special for us to go.

Does it get cuter? They were wonderful to experience!

I managed to snap one picture of Hotrod and Princess with "Chubby" the dolphin!

Can you imagine a better place to dream than staring at dolphins play? While Princess was in this position, a dolphin swam down to greet her and stayed there for quite a bit. It was exciting!

The Alantic Ocean runs parallel to the facility. It was a beautiful backdrop!

We were hot and sweaty by the time we were finished, but what a great morning!

Alligator Farm '14

The Alligator Farm is an absolute treat to go to, even for the second time! Thanks to Aunt Karen, a fabulous time was had by all of us! 

Please note that Princess is pretending to run away, Hotrod is pretending to fall off and Little Man....he is a attacking the alligator. :)

Little Man was so proud of himself for climbing the ladder!

Staring contest....who will win?

What? She is offering.

Nothing like cooling off with with slushies!