Sunday, May 31, 2009

Maw Maw in Miami

Maw Maw came to visit us our last week in Miami. Here are some of the highlights of our time with her.

We went to Miami Beach and the kids found a playground. Needless to say, that is where we spent the majority of our time that day.
Miriam loved lounging in the chair swing.
Luke liked stepping from each step to the next.
Miriam has finally overcome her fear of slides!

We also spent 2 days at Bill Baggs beach. Maw Maw was so helpful in getting the kids to eat at our picnic.
This beach had the calmest water. Luke hated the beach in Dominica, but the calm water here helped him overcome his fear of the waves.
I loved this view of the lighthouse too at this beach!
Maw Maw and Miriam liked sitting by the shore and playing.
No sand eating this time just playing!

We also took a trip to the Everglades with Diana and Kairi. Here's a baby alligator we saw...they still look scary to me at this size.
Luke and Kairi are great friends. They were holding hands while we pushed them back to the van.
Everyone survived their encounters with the alligators! Yes!


I loved having my Mom visit a whole week with us. She is so funny and the kids absolutely adore her. She even put her air mattress in between their beds so that she could be close to them even at night. What a brave woman. We will get to spend more time with her in October when the new baby comes. We can't wait to see you again Maw Maw!

1 comment:

Corey said...

That is so sweet about your Mom sleeping in between the kids. My mom would never do that. If we lived far away and she cane to visit she would just get her own hotel. I guess she just likes her personal space. You mom is a special lady!