Summer Trips

This summer is keeping us very busy, and it has been a while since my last update.  I have to post pictures from our trip to Disney (in May!).  The boys had the time of their lives.  We stayed at Disney's Art of Animation hotel, which is basically a huge resort of four different themed hotels - Cars, Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King.  We loved our stay at the Cozy Cone!  Everything is life size, so it really felt like we were in Radiator Springs.

Each resort has its own pool, but the Finding Nemo pool is by far the coolest.  Cohen and Henry would have been happy swimming in the zero entry pool all day.

We spent our first afternoon at Hollywood Studios.  There is not much there besides the Toy Story Mania ride.  Cohen and Henry loved seeing their favorite characters come to life.

 Waiting in line with Rex and Buzz

 Mr. Potato Head entertaining us in line

Hen was pretty wiped out after our drive down and no nap.   

 Dreams do come true!

The next morning, we went to the Magic Kingdom.   

 The boys loved the Dumbo ride!

 It was hot, and Henry wasn't thrilled waiting in line.

 Cohen had a blast on the Goofy's Roller Coaster!

 It was fun seeing all the characters at the parade.

 Another Toy Story Mania ride!  

They were a little unsure of meeting Mickey

 But they love the mouse ears (Henry's are Buzz-themed, of course)

Disney truly is a magical place, and Cohen and Henry had the best time!  David and I were worn out after two jam-packed days, but it was well worth it watching the boys' faces light up with excitement. 

Last month, our good friends, Kim, Brady and Hudson visited us for a week.  It was so special to spend time on the beach with our friends from Charlotte.  Born only four days apart, Cohen and Brady have been best buds since they were six-months-old.  Even though we live far apart, those two will be friends for life!  

The boys at Sliders

So sad to say good-bye

David and I will celebrate our 10-year anniversary in September, so we took a special trip last week to the the Gansevoort Hotel in Turks & Caicos.  It was amazing.  

Lobby overlooking the pool and beach

The island had a fish fry one night, and all the restaurants participated.  It was fun listening to local bands and eating the awesome food.  Here I am with "Henry the Conch."

I highly recommend Turks & Caicos.  The locals are so friendly, the beaches are amazing, and there are tons of good restaurants.  Seriously some of the best food we have ever eaten.  We went to one of the "casual beach restaurants" on the island our last night, and we ate on the beach.  We seriously felt like we were on The Bachelor.  

The Gansevoort is so awesome, we could have stayed at the resort the entire four days.

We brought a little piece of home with us to the island.  Cheers to 10 wonderful years!  And thanks to our wonderful parents who took care of Cohen and Henry while we celebrated!