Sunday, April 20, 2008

Florida Keys

Would you like some sunshine with that 85 degree weather and beach chair?


We finally took a hiatus from the rainy, cold midwestern weather. Jason, Abby, Abby's sister Aimee, and brother-in-law Michael headed to the Florida Keys for a wonderful 5 day vacation. The weather was fantastic, and the relaxation was amazing.

Okay, so not that cool, but at least we can say we've been there.


Abby's favorite place during the vacation, reading book #2...when can we go back?


Waiting for the sunset.



Sparky's Landing and our 3rd piece of key lime pie (this doesn't count the whole pie we bought at the local grocery store to eat at the condo)...


If you only knew the headaches we endured to find this place!



Aimee & Michael snorkeling while Jason comes back from a scuba dive, and Abby finds safety on the boat after spotting the shark. Yes, we saw a shark and yes, I swam back to the boat immediately.



So much better than the salt water.


Anyone who knows Aimee will not be surprised to see her picking up shells and taking them home...Mom & Dad probably remember all the family vacations when Aimee & Andy brought home half the rocks from the state of Colorado.


Easter

Lots of Easter Celebrations!


We were fortunate to have a couple Easter celebrations! We spent the weekend before Easter in Iowa with the Hoffmann family. There was also a little time for a birthday celebration for Jason. Abby's brother Andy picked out the cake, swearing they told him it was a Tweety Bird cake. Not sure when Tweety Bird started wearing a purple hat, but regardless, he tasted yummy! We made it back to Kansas City to see Jason's family and have another birthday celebration.


Grandma Hoffmann with the Hoffmann grandkids and great grandkids.


Granny with the Lundberg grandkids.

On Easter weekend, Jason completed his journey in joining the Catholic Church. It was an amazing week! We participated in all the church services and masses and came to fully appreciate the goodness of God. Thanks to Father Cullen, Mitzi, the RCIA instructor, and our friends and family for sharing in the weekend and for making this a wonderful and memorable experience.



Since we have no children...yet...we took a few snapshots of the kitties.

Charlie Brown and his easter egg

No matter where Linus sleeps or rests, it seems he always has to find a piece of clothing that belongs to Abby. Maybe he is just reminding her to hang up coat, put away her clothes, and do the laundry.


Nap time for Charlie Brown