Old Iron Town

Uncle Curt took us to a fun place while we were in Enterprise. It was an old Iron mine and Ghost town. Grandma and Grandpa Daniels got to go with us. Both Grandmas even hiked up to see the water filled crater caused by the mine. We all had a great time.

Fishing With Grandpa and Grandma

While we were visiting my parents they took us fishing. At first Reese was really excited he thought it was a great idea. That was until the fish started biting. He did not like the feel of fishing. Reese would hardly even get close to the bucket when the fish were swimming in it. Once they stopped moving they were OK with him.

exploring with grandpa

Behind our apartment is a fence. This is what's behind the fence. Reese and Grandpa had a great time exploring. We have spied alligators here before, thankfully not this time. We had such a fun time when Grandma and Grandpa came. I can't wait for them to come again!

Manatee Springs

This is one of our favorite places to take friends and family when they come to visit. My mom and dad really enjoyed it. They had a great time snorkeling and walking on the board walk to see the river. It's such a beautiful place.

Reese swam with his dad whimpering the entire time. The spring is a constant 72 degrees. Just a bit cold for my little Floridian.

Jedi Master Gabe

Dear Master Gabe,

My mom says I am way too young to be wielding a light saber. She is concerned that the nature of the Jedi might interfere with the way I interact with my friends at Preschool. I however, think that this might be the most exciting thing I have experienced in my short life so far. I am so glad to have a cousin so advanced to teach me the ways of the Jedi. I look forward to more training. May the force be with you.

Reese

P.S. My mom will be posting soon.

Sweet Stop in Savanna

On our way back to Florida we stopped in Savanna Georgia to watch the boats and get a sweet snack. My Mom and Dad really enjoyed the fast tour of the old town. While my Mom was trying to order her candy Reese just kept yelling one of these and one of these it was super funny. For more pictures check out my parents blog http://daveandvelma60.blogspot.com/

Changing of the Guard

On the third day we visited Arlington Cemetery. We took the bus tour. Reese had a great time riding the bus. I think that’s the only part he really liked. It seemed he was a little bored at the Changing of the Guard. That part about holding still and being quiet is just a little too much to ask of his three year old body.

Marine Corps Band

That evening we took them to see the Marine Corps Sunset Performance at the Iwo Jima Memorial. This is something I will really miss. They practice every Tuesday morning. I could hear the band from our apartment so I made Tuesday my cleaning day. I haven’t really cleaned my apartment since we got back. Could someone please make a band play outside my Gainesville apartment?

My favorite part of the performance is the Silent Cadence. It is so amazing that they can flip the ten pound guns with knives on the end and not hurt themselves or others. I love that Dylan was a Marine so he knows everything that is going on. I'm pretty sure he could find several things he will not like about this post. I know, I know they are not guns or knives I think he would say rifle's and bayonets. Yes, Yes I also know once a Marine always a Marine. If you find any more mistakes just leave a comment.

The first time we saw the Silent Cadence the audience was very quiet (of course). Reese stood up and yelled "ten hut" I was really embarrassed when everyone turned and let out a little laugh.

Soda

I really am a little behind in blogging. We had such a great time in DC with my Mom and Dad. The second day of their stay we visited most of the memorials down town. It is so much faster and easier when you have a handicap parking pass.

While we were visiting the Jefferson Memorial, Reese found an orange plastic cord from a weed eater. Within two seconds it was his naughty imaginary dog Soda, who promptly pooped on the steps. (Seriously Soda have some respect.) Don't worry Reese is a responsible imaginary pet owner, he quickly removed the invisible mess. If only all of the messes Reese is involved in were so easy to clean.

Little Squirt

A few weeks ago Reese and I had a fun sleep over at a cousins house. Reese had his first water fight. This was my favorite clip of the event. She was aiming for his mouth at his request.

We also visited Hidden Pond. It has a really cute nature park with the biggest piece of petrified wood I have ever seen. Reese got to touch a snake, catch some fish in a little net, and see a lot of little animals.

We had ate lots of yummy food, stayed up late, watched a movie, and had a fantastic time!

Thank You Cousins!

Mothers Day

Mothers Day at Grandma and Grandpas.

Siblings

Siblings...Matt, Regi, Danny, and Amy

Matt

Regi and Amy

We flew back to Utah with Amy and Jake. Reese and I stayed one week in St. George and two weeks in West Point with my parents. It was fun to spend time with all my family together. Reese loves his cousins. He is still taking about them and how he wants to play with them at Grandpas house.