Visiting Winter!

Ever since the girls saw the movie Dolphin Tale, they have wanted to go see Winter.

So we took them to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to meet Winter.

The night before we went we watched the movie again in 3-D at Grandma and Granddaddy's house. Grandma and Granddaddy were hoping to meet the other stars of the movie. ;)

Madison was so excited about meeting Winter!

Jocelyn was looking forward to seeing ALL of the animals.

We made our way to the Winter Zone and...

saw WINTER!

We also got to see stingrays and...

pet them!

We really enjoyed a dolphin show by Nicholas the dolphin!

The girls LOVED getting to meet Winter!

When we finished seeing everything at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, we took the trolley to Downtown Clearwater. We enjoyed eating lunch downtown before heading to the Dolphin Tale Experience which showcased lots of the props from the movie.

The girls played tons of games.

Madison loves to fish just like her Granddaddy.

Grandma and the dolphin!

Daddy's new favorite saying...

"Don't Let Dr. Clay Down!"

Winter and Dr. Clay!

Grandma and Granddaddy got each of the girls their very own Winter to take home.

10th Anniversary in Sanibel!

Grandma and Granddaddy were kind to watch the girls so that Clay and I could get away for a few days to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary.

We stayed at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort and Spa.

We had fun walking the beach and picking out shells to take back to the girls. Unfortunately, we saw lots of dead fish because of Red Tide.

We enjoyed some beautiful sunsets!

It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years already. We are looking forward to many more years together.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

This year we enjoyed a wonderful Christmas in Florida with our family.

We are so happy that Daddy could fly down to be with us for Christmas.

Daddy got a new 3 wood for Christmas.

Daddy got lots of kisses under the mistletoe.

Granddaddy got some new games for his Wii.

The girls enjoyed helping Grandma open her...

6 gift cards from Granddaddy!

The girls LOVE their talking Mary and Jesus dolls from Mommy and Daddy!

The girls couldn't wait to play with their Ocean, Farm, and Dinosaur ZipBins from Mommy and Daddy.

The girls also got cases to hold their American Girl Dolls.

The girls can't wait to play their new Scooby-Doo games.

Madison and her new Barbie Airplane!

The girls also got new luggage from Grandma and Granddaddy.

Grandma couldn't wait to open her special gift that the girls made for her at the pottery place.

She LOVES it!

BIG Kisses!

Grandma is going to use her mug everyday!

We can't wait to get Grandma some flowers for her new vase.

Kyle, Amanda and the boys came over just in time for lunch. They are looking forward to playing tennis together soon with the new tennis rackets we got them for Christmas.

Madison got a Barbie movie and new Barbie from Uncle Kyle.

Jocelyn got a new Barbie and a Scooby-Doo puzzle from Uncle Kyle.

Uncle Kyle was sad about his "This is the Way I Roll" Snuggie, until...

he figured out he could put his "yard of beef" and mustard in the pockets.

Uncle Kyle liked all of his new FSU stuff.

Uncle Kyle will be a lean, mean fighting machine with his new George Forman.

Miss Amanda gave Grandma her ugly sweater. ;)

Uncle Kyle gave Grandma a new ironing board.

Time for a marshmallow gun fight!

Girls vs. Boys!

Time for the annual Santa Look Alike Contest!

Santa Jocelyn!

Santa Madison and Santa Jocelyn!

Santa Jocelyn, Santa Bobby, and Santa Madison!

The Angel of the Lord, Mary and Baby Jesus!

The Star, Angel, Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus!

What a wonderful Christmas with family and friends!

Thank you Grandma and Granddaddy for a wonderful Christmas. We loved getting to be here for Christmas this year.

Thank you Mamaw and Papaw for the Pee-Wee Pillow Pets. The girls love them!

Thank you Uncle Kyle for the new Barbie stuff and Scooby-Doo puzzle.

Thank you Amanda and the boys for the new Disney Fairies, Barbie stuff and stockings.