Florida Trip May 2011

We spent a well-deserved and much-awaited week in Florida in May. Momma was in desperate need of a break after surviving tax season, and Jackson needed to see his dad, so off we went! We went to all the major "lands" of Disney, and even caught Animal Kingdom a couple of times - see separate post - it deserved one of it's own. We also spent plenty of time catching up with the cousins, visiting with Grandma and Grandpa Parker, swimming in various pools, visiting the beach, and just plain relaxing!

Jack got to be a volunteer at the Lion King show in Animal Kingdom. He thought it was great to be in the "parade" and was a good-hearted participant until couldn't find Mom or Dad anymore......then he panicked a little. They had to bring him back in tears, but is was short lived.

Jackson - the little fishie - couldn't get enough swimming in. He constantly wanted to be in the water. Leading up to the trip, all he could talk about was getting to the beach and swimming in the ocean.

It didn't turn out quite like he expected. He only lasted about 10 minutes in the ocean before he decided that the "ocean was too mean". Back to the pool we went.

He loved getting ready each day because it knew that it meant more fun. This trip to Disney was the best by far. We did everything at Jackson speed, and on his terms. He was quite a shopper and loved to go into most stores to look around. He was adament about the rides he liked and didn't like. By the end, he was done with shows. "NO MORE SHOWS, PLEASE!". For the most part, we were able to leave the stroller behind, and Jack trekked all over the parks.

By the end of the very last day, all he wanted to do was cool off in some water, so we spent quite some time at the splash pad. He was a soaked little boy, but boy did he have fun.

One of these days, we're going to get a picture of Jack looking at the camara and smiling at the same time. Ugh. The flowers and plants at Disney were so gorgeous in the spring. Can't wait to go back again!