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Monday, January 07, 2008

Florida...there and back again



We just got home from Florida where we spent four days at my Dad's condo. We spent two days each way traveling together in a 15 passenger van. Other than the weather (which was for two of our four days in the 40s and at night down into the 20s and 30s!...the other warm day we had was a rainy one) we had a great trip! We played games at night, dipped yummy stuff into a chocolate fountain, did some shopping, and even got to swim one day. So, here are some pictures...unfortunately, I realized I don't have any pictures of Tami and the only ones I have of my Dad or Kendra are a group picture. Sorry!
These two pictures who how happy the kids were to get out of their car seats after 20 hours in the van!!
Josh and Matt rest on the hammock together

Will and Jarod getting ready to watch U of I at the Rose Bowl. Will is the happiest baby I've ever been around...he was so fun to be with all the time.


The guys in their "Rose Bowl Illini" T-shirts watching the game. I think Jarod might be on the phone with his Dad.
Eating at one of our favorite restaurants in Florida...Hops.

The yummy chocolate fountain...for some reason, Heidi's the only one who looked at me for the picture! And an "artsy" picture of the fountain close up...I tried...

The one warm day we had at the pool. My Dad and Jarod eating lunch at the bar.

The Rinkenberger guys hanging out in the poolDarci eating her lunch.
Josh
The rest of these pictures are just some scenery shots I took the warm day...I think a lot of the flowers died from the frost a day later :(



It's good to be home but I miss Florida too...it's always so fun to be with family. Thanks Daddy for letting us all crash at your place and for the wonderful time! Thanks to my sisters, Jarod, and Kenz for the great times. Love you.



7 comments:

Sandra said...

Great Pictures!! Thanks for sharing. Looks like you had a great time, even if the weather wasn't that great.

Anonymous said...

I love the picture of Hank in his Illini shirt. I bet he just loves Football. When I see Asian born people I automatically think...."Football-crazed psycho"

Great pictures.

smw said...

our weather has been so warm here, and it smells like florida. jaret and i can hardly stand it. we are dying to go. maybe in a year or two. :)
~shar

Marla H. said...

Glad you are all back safe and sound! I am glad you enjoyed your trip! I can't wait 'til we go! I am already looking forward for another break! I know that's horrible!

Tami said...

great pictures, bek! believe me, i'm thrilled that you don't have any of me...actually the little bit that i'm in the one picture is so appalling. you do such a great job with pictures! it was a fun vacation...glad i went!

Jami said...

How fun! Mom and Dad were there and when it was 67 here - it was only 10 degrees warmer there! I'm glad you had fun though! :)

Love you!

Anonymous said...

bek, great pictures. How fun it was even though the weather was like the south pole!