Sunday, January 25, 2009

Sunny Florida

We used our frequent flier miles to go to Tampa to visit Mimi. It was so great to take a vacation. We haven't been on a true vacation since 2003 and we really needed it. We stayed with Mimi and she took us to do all kinds of fun stuff. Here are some highlights...

Simon's first ride on an airplane. He did really well. Although after our first take off he did tell us that he was "all done". We brought books and one of his stuffed friends plus lots of snacks which helped a lot.


We went to the aquarium and saw all kinds of cools sea creatures. Check out the size of this grouper.


We also went to Clearwater beach which we all loved. Simon liked the birds and standing on the shore and letting the waves come over his feet. He was trying to kiss the seagulls.

Checking out some shells.



We also went to Busch Gardens which is the perfect place to take a toddler. There were tons of animals to see, which Simon loved. His favorite was the gorilla, but I didn't get a picture of it. Here are Simon and Hank (a friend of Mimi's son who is the same age as Simon) watching the tigers.


This is only the train that travels through he Savanna where there are zebras, giraffes, rhinos, gazelle, etc.


Mimi, Hank and Simon watching for animals on the train.


We got to feed the birds in the aviary. We bought a little cup of nectar and as soon as we walked in the door birds starting landing on me and fighting over the nectar. This was my favorite part of the day.

Then there were rides to go on...








Mimi and Simon on the rope bridge above the special area for smaller kids. Thanks Mimi for taking us to do all kinds of fun stuff!


I also thought I would throw in a picture of how I'm looking at 31 weeks of pregnancy. I'm actually at 33 weeks now, so not too long to go. Yesterday we were asking Simon which names he likes for his little brother. He came up with a name of his own and keeps calling the baby "Buddy".

5 comments:

Brian and Amie said...

Buddy. I like it! What's the Spanish translation to that? Amigo? There are so many famous Buddy's too! Buddy Holy. Ummm....ah...oh yeah..Buddy the Elf. He's my favorite! Hang out soon?

Unknown said...

We LOVED having you visit! The whole fam is still talking about Simon and his mad verbal skills! Good think Mimi is bilingual too! Hermano es muy bonita haha!!! He's AMAZING! Give Simon big hugs and kisses from every last one of us here in Florida. I'd mention our current weather but it would only make you miss us even more! Love and miss you! -pam

Jenny said...

I want to go to Florida- looks like so much fun!

Oh, and you look great. I hope you are feeling as good as you look.

SEAMOKLOVE said...

How can Simon look soooo cute!?
Love you all. :o)

Connellys said...

Hi! I (Jenny Staniak's sister) was just looking at the Berggren's blog and saw a prego belly in the background....congrats! You look great and I bet can't wait for baby #2 to get here. I'm due with #3 in about 3 1/2 weeks and am totally ready!