NSB - Family Fun

While we were in New Smyrna, we seized the opportunity to visit with some of Ryan's family who live nearby. 

On Monday afternoon, we drove up to St. Augustine to visit our cousins, Emily, Brian and Kate.  The girls were so excited to meet Kate, who is 2 1/2 years old.  They loved playing with her toys, and then they were thrilled to get to play in the swimming pool at their house.  Of course, Ryan and I loved watching the girls play together and catching up with Emily and Kate.  We enjoyed dinner together, one (or two) of Emily's oreo cupcakes and then headed back down.  This was such a fun afternoon and evening.  We're working on convincing them to move up to Smyrna so we can hang out together more often!

When we left New Smyrna on Saturday morning, we drove over to Lakeland so we could visit with Grandpa Hooks and Lois.  They both seemed to be doing well, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.  We spent a lot of time talking about travel which is something that excites all of us.  They have taken some amazing trips!  Now if we can just get Grandpa to write that book he keeps promising, so we can learn more about his fascinating life!

I know they loved their visits with the girls, but I think we wore them out!  Several times they noted how much energy these two have!

We were so thankful to have the opportunity to catch up with our Florida family!