For our time off of work this year during the holidays, we decided to go down to South Florida for an extended vacation. We had a great time visiting with Eric's parents, grandparents, Aunt and Uncle, cousins, and friends.
Loryn had so much fun having play dates with her friends as well as getting spoiled with presents.

We finally were able to take Loryn over to Sugarsand Park. This is her first carousel ride

Loryn wasn't too sure about the horse. She was okay, until the ride started and then she started crying, and by the time it was almost over, she was laughing and having a blast.


Loryn enjoyed the swing while Mommy was pushing her, but as soon as Daddy got back there to push her, she had a mishap. While Daddy wasn't paying attention, he pushed her too hard, and she went flying off the swing. After that, she didn't want to get back on.

Inside the children's museum they had a dinosaur exhibit going on. Loryn decided to color a dinosaur, but instead of using the crayons like mommy would have liked, she wanted to use the markers like a big girl.

The next exhibit coming up at Sugarsand park is going to be a puppet exhibit. Loryn had fun playing with the puppets for a few minutes

All dressed and ready to go celebrate Christmas with Grandpa Steve and Grammy Susan. Loryn inherited this lovely dress from her cousin Savannah. We will soon be passing it down to cousin Violet. The dress was originally bought for Savannah from my Uncle Bobby. Loryn is the 3rd cousin to get to wear it.

Pictures with Grandma Lisa before we go off to celebrate Christmas.

Loryn decided that only Grandpa Steve was allowed to help her open presents. She ripped the paper and he needed to be there to take it from her.

The first present, Loryn opened without ripping the wrapping paper at all. By the time we got to the second present, Loryn decided it was time to rip small pieces of paper off. I think it took almost 15 minutes to open this gift.

"Oh boy, a doll house" Loryn loves her new doll house. We can't wait to buy more furniture for it.

The day after Christmas, we met Eric's grandparents, Aunt and Uncle and cousins from New York for brunch at the Polo Club and then back to Eric's Uncle's place to open presents. Loryn and Matthew had so much fun playing with all of Matthew's toys.

Matthew playing with his new toy from Brian and Karen, as Loryn continues to open presents. She received some wonderful gifts from her Aunt Hollis and Uncle Alan. Her personalized backpack is just the cutest thing ever.

Here is Eric modeling Loryn's new back pack.

This is the best picture from my camera of us with Eric's cousin and her family. We love getting to see them every year in December. Just wish we could see them more often and let the kids play. Here I am at 24 weeks pregnant, Eric, Loryn, Lori at 13 weeks pregnant, her husband Michael and son Matthew. Loryn and Matthew are 3 1/2 months apart.

We went over to the Ostrowe's for dinner one night while we were visiting. They set up a kids table for Loryn and Nathaniel to eat pizza and juice, while the adults enjoyed chicken saltimboca. We had a wonderful time with them, and decided to have them over for dinner on New Year's eve. Loryn and Nathaniel had so much fun playing that night too.

Jumping for joy for the new year.
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