Florida Vacay (part I)

We are having a great time on our vacation in Florida with Grandpa and Grandma Courtright! We are staying with them in their retirement community called The Villages near Ocala, Florida. We love visiting every summer and enjoying the laid back lifestyle. We don't make any plans; we just wake up each morning and decide what sounds fun to do that day. So relaxing! So far the gang has been boating, golfing, swimming, and enjoying lots of golf cart rides around the community. We also managed a stop at the Florida State Fire Academy where Justin (Jeff's brother) is training to be a firefighter. This weekend the guys are going to go with Cap'n Dan out into the Gulf for some fishing, and we'll probably enjoy some more pool and golf time before heading back on Tuesday morning. Here are some pics of our trip so far.

Grandpa Jerry and Kaitlynn.

Kaitlynn snoozing with Kevin.

Kaitlynn admires her big brother.
The boys had to wear hats on the boat.
Now it's Collin's turn with Baby K.
I'm seeing a pattern here...
The Courtright guys tour the Fire Academy.
Grandma Cheryl and Kaitlynn.
She loved walking around outside.
I thought this was a funny sign on the entrance of one of the burn buildings.
Kevin walks Kaitlynn into the dark building.

Here's a great story from this week I wanted to share. There is a wedding photo of Jeff's cousin in the room where we're sleeping this week. Connor has been admiring the picture and has asked several times what the picture is about. I've explained to him that the picture shows the couple at their wedding.

"Why?" Connor asks.

"Because they got married," I replied.

"But why did they get married?" he asks.

I explained, "Sometimes when people love each other they get married. Like I married your Daddy because I love him."

He seemed to ponder that and then dropped the subject. The next day, Connor and I were cuddling and he was being very affectionate with me. Out of the blue, he asks, "Mommy, are YOU gonna get married?"

"I'm already married," I replied. "I got married to your Daddy. Remember?"

"But," he says dejectedly, "I wanted you to get married to me."

Connor and Mommy.

Mommy and Daddy.