Mall Skating

Another day of rain in Florida means Fun Inside :)

Our first stop was to see Despicable Me 2. It was hilarious- but the best part was hearing the giggles of my three Sparkles (and their father).

Then on to mall food court for lunch.

Orange Chicken and Rice for Madi

Wendys Chicken Nuggets and Fries for Lillian and Cooper

Chickfila Sandwich and Fries + Buffalo Sauce for Rob

And Taco Bell for Mama


Uncle Caleb, Rob and the girls enjoyed ice skating after to lunch while Mama and Cooper walked the mall (many times).

Heading out onto the ice

 Lillian was a little unsure

 Its a bird, no a plane, no its Lillian Ice Skating
She figured out pretty quick that having her arms out helped with her balance. She looked a little silly but was having a great time.

 Lillian would rather be skating then stopping for a picture

 The two story mall meant that Cooper and I had lots of look out points to see Daddy, Di and Lilli

 Lillian perfected her style :)

While Cooper and I walked, Cooper loved following the mall train from one end of the mall to the other- shouting Choo Choo as it went by.
But after all that walking (buggy riding) Cooper was tuckered out.

I love the extra Paci on his thumb. Just in case.


 

It was another fun day on vacation. But now its time to head home.

Ikea Ice Cream

A trip to Tampa would not be complete without a visit to Ikea.

At the end of our shopping we enjoyed ice cream together.

Thanks Lillian for getting me my own cone :)

Firing Range

Its a rite of passage to go to the firing range with the boys.

So this trip Madison went with her dad, grandfather and uncle to learn about gun safety and how to shoot.

She was really nervous at first but did great.

Thanks for the lesson Pops


So proud of her!

Uncle Caleb's Pool

Fun in the pool at Uncle Caleb's house :)

Madison was first in, Thanks to Daddy

 Pay Back

 Cooper sporting his new life jacket from Grampie

 Not a happy boy

 Just floating around

 Look Cooper No Hands

 Going up

 Going down

 Floating Cooper (he did not appreciate this trick very much but it made Mama feel better that he is safe)

 Cuddles and snuggles from Daddy

 Just playing around

 Snack time

 Cooper was much happier on the patio with his snack then in the water

 Birthday Truck from Grammie.

 A boy and his truck

 Daddy and Uncle Caleb competing for who could hold their breath the longest. Daddy won

 Float Flips

 Just floating around

 Uncle Shark Caleb came swimming by

 Being silly

 Brothers against Sisters- Chicken Wars

 Cooper just chilling on the patio deck

 Back to the Chicken Wars

 A visit with Uncle Caleb would not be complete without a bit of tormenting of his nieces and nephews.

You can see how Cooper felt about his tormenting- he came to find his Mama

 Back to his bucket

 With the Chicken Wars done-the girls enjoyed a few more jumps around the pool before coming in for dinner.

 We are having a great vacation- relaxing and making memories together.