Our trip to Florida

This past weekend we went to Florida for my oldest nephew, Ryan's High school graduation. It seems like yesterday we were all watching Barney. Time sure flies. We had so much fun. Liam got to meet sooo many people. He finally got to meet all his cousins down south. It was mass mayhem but it was great. He loves being in the mix of things.

The plane ride down was good. Liam was fine and there were other children around to keep him occupied. The plane ride home, a little rough. He missed his afternoon nap and then we landed at bed time. So.. he was pretty much done. Unfortunately, Jetblue only has one flight in and out daily. Not too much we can do unless we go to an airport in NY. It is soo funny, the flight to FLA seemed pretty fast compared to the flights to/from KAZ. I use to think flying to FLA and Cali were long. Silly me.

We had lots of fun at the graduation party and got to see a lot of people we have not seen in a while. All the kids were in the pool. Liam went in the pool the next day and loved it. We were not sure how he would act, since the tub is not his favorite, but he loved it. So now we will be heading to the pool with our shampoo and soap for Liams tub time. Think anyone will mind?

Another first for Liam; he met his first dog up close and personal. My sister Colleen brought her 70 pound lap dog, Suki. She is the sweetest dog and Liam really liked her. By the end of the trip, he was actually petting her. Suki was very patient with Liam. He crashed into her once in his walker and kicked her in the head a couple of times because he was so excited.

This weekend Liam crawled over to me, got on his knees, and pulled himself up on to me standing. That is the first time he has pulled himself up and Grandma was there to see it. Very exciting.

It was so nice to see our family and friends down south, we only wished it was a longer trip.

Ryan leaving with Grandma to his graduation.

Ryan with Grandpa after graduation.

Uncle Brian and Liam

Grandma and Liam taking a stroll



Liam with Julia and Megan

Frankie, Ashley and Joey with Liam

The Krafts.... Aunt Cookie, Megan, David,Kathy,Uncle Dave, little Dave, Frankie, Kerry with Liam, Colleen and Ashley

My sisters and cousins. Kerry, Colleen, Kathy and Patricia

The mysterious chicken nugget. Nobody seems to know how it got in Liam's hands.

Liam with his cousin Billy and Julia

Everyone trying to fit in the TV room. Liam is actually on the floor.

Eating "puffs". Sometimes they even get in.


My sister Colleen and Andy's little girl, Suki.

Getting ready to go in the pool.

Loved the pool.

Ryan and Liam. The oldest and youngest grandchildren.

Liam's Fla cousins. Sarah, Billy, Shannon and Ryan

Aunt Patricia, Aunt Colleen, Uncle Brian, Sarah & Shannon with Liam.