We're Back!

We are back from Florida...and I think we are all exhausted!

We got there Friday afternoon--a little later--I had to stop at Target for a maternity swimsuit (no luck--they only had smalls!!) and then I had to stop a time (or two) for a break....

When we got there our temp on our car was 104 degrees! Liz (my dear friend) called us and told us it was 111 degrees...wow. The heat was seriously no joke!

We bbq'd that nite like we always did in Turkey, the guys sat out and drank beers, I ooh'd and awww'd over their adorable baby girl, Emma and we played some fun games--Uno Attack, Cranium. It was just like we were in Turkey--except now both families have little girls! Amazing!

Isabella was once again mesmerized by Emma. Giving her tons of lovin' and kisses. She was just so excited to be with bay-bee!

Saturday we woke up and the guys went and got us some delicious donuts--they were awesome! After eating we got ready for a day at the beach down in Fort Walton. We stopped at the BX on base first where we looked around and had a Starbucks. Then off to the Boardwalk and beach. We found me a pair of swim shorts there and then went and had the most delicious lunch at Anglers. It was to die for!

Isabella gagged on part of our quesadilla and proceeded to throw up all over me while the guys were off playing some video games the restaurant had. Nice! Why is it Leo is always MIA when catastrophe strikes? *smile*

By the time we made our way to the beach I had to sit down. The heat was sooo intense. Both for me and little Emma. The guys decided that we could go to the waterpark--and of course I cried b/c I felt like I was ruining everyone's day. Have I mentioned how sensitive I am this pregnancy? I just feel like I should have realized at, ahem, 34 weeks pregnant I would have known that the beach and 100+ degrees would make it impossible for me to endure.

After being reassured that it was more than fine to leave we headed to the waterpark.

Isabella was asleep within seconds of being buckled in her seat--complete with the baby drool--it was adorable! There's something adorable about baby drool when sleeping. Or toddler drool--aw!

We had a blast at the waterpark. Isabella, Leo and I went on a double raft down the lazy river. Isabella was laid back on Leo's lap just enjoying it. We've never taken her to one before and she was just in awe.

After we circled a few times we went to the wave pool where I took Isabella out and sang to her and let her just have fun swimming with me. She wasn't so sure about it at first, but after a few of her favorite songs she really enjoyed it. We sang, floated and just enjoyed her first true waterpark and swimming experience.

(I decided to opt out of taking my camera into the waterpark. I had it for at the beach, but I didn't want to be lugging it around a waterpark or have to cram it in the locker we rented.)

We had a wonderful, relaxing time--Leo hated having us leave Saturday, but he had to work at 4:00 am today (Sunday).

I can't wait until we can make it there again! We LOVED Florida! It's gorgeous and the vibe there is so relaxing. Our friends totally made us feel at home (like they always have) and we soaked up every last second with them. Even Isabella stayed up late on Friday and got to miss out on naptime on Saturday--what a lucky little girl!

Florida, Here We Come!

I am beyond excited!

We are going to Florida tomorrow for a couple of days to go and stay with our friends.

Beach, bbq, relaxation...I cannot wait!

Our first stop is Mobile--this pregnant momma needs a swimsuit.

And a cover-up!

You honestly didn't think I would be strutting my stuff without a cover, did you *smile*

Hopefully I'll get lots of cute pictures--I forgot to take pics of all of us last weekend (pregnancy brain anyone?).

So until Sunday/Monday, I'll see you later! I'm sure my Reader will be filled to the max by then!

The Big Sister

This past weekend some wonderful friends came to visit us in Mississippi. We had met them in Turkey and they were recently relocated to Florida--only a couple of hours away! How lucky are we?

I had invited them to do some shopping, bbq'ing and most of all?

I wanted to meet their brand new baby girl, Emma, who is only 2 1/2 months old. (who by the way? is simply adorable! she is seriously a beautiful baby--and i never heard her cry. ever. she may be the happiest baby i've ever met!).

When they arrived Isabella was in love with Emma.

She fed her pretend food.

She gave her hugs.

She gave her kisses.

She would cry when Emma was asleep.

She truly loved baby Emma and called her babeee all weekend long.

As they were leaving Sunday we went outside to see them off.

They loaded up into their car and we were waving bye to our friends.

All of a sudden? Isabella's lip started to tremble.

I knew what was about to go down--the meltdown.

She started crying--and crying hard--she was pretty much sobbing and saying, "No! No! No!"

She tried to get out of Leo's arms to chase after baby. She had no idea why baby was leaving her.

After her nap that day she was walking around saying, "Babeee...babeee...babeee". I asked her where her baby was and she looked at me with total seriousness.

She walked over to the front door, pointed and said, "No. Babee go."

And it broke my heart.

She has been looking for Emma ever since and she has been extra attentive to my baby belly these past days--kissing Madelyn, hugging her, feeding her pretend food, patting her.

But we have a surprise for her...we are going to visit them in Florida this weekend! We are leaving on Friday and we are so excited!

I can't wait to see her face light up when she realizes we will be with babeee.

This weekend really helped me realize that she will love baby Madelyn. And I can't wait to see that first moment when big sister meets little sister.