The next day of our trip was so fun. We spent it with Dave's Grandma, Aunt, & their family who live less than an hour from where we were staying. It was a really special time together! This was one of Eva's worst days (sick-wise) but we still managed to sneak in a nap in her Great Grandma's (Mamom) arms!
The kids had a great time playing and swimming with Dave's cousins' kids!
After dinner, we headed to Dave's Aunt Joaney's house. Her house was magical to the kids, especially our little cowgirl, Anna!
The boys had more fun playing and running around.
Eva had her first popsicle at Mamom's house since she wasn't feeling good. Afterwards, she was enjoying a sugar high. She went from being so fussy and feeling so bad to smiling and laughing and having a great time! So I was taking their picture here and caught a great moment! Can you figure out what happened? ;)
Anna had a great time!
Yay! Happy baby smiles!
Benjamin's turn.
Collin has always been too afraid to even touch a horse whenever we've been around them. He must have felt super comfortable here because he pet and rode the horse without hesitation. It was a proud moment for him!
Yay! Collin! (Eva claps right along with us anytime we do.)
Anna really enjoyed Aunt Joaney. Her grandkids call her Grammy and so Anna did too. She even wanted to ride in her car instead of our's to her house. Since being home she hasn't asked when we will go to Disney again but several times has asked when she can go back to Joaney's house!
It was a really special day!
The next morning my Dad had to take my Mom to the airport so we spent the morning swimming. We had gone one evening before (in the rain!) but this was our first time in the sunshine. It was still a little chilly, but we had fun.
Swimming under the cool waterfall.
Poor Eva still felt crummy, but she was such a good sport about it!
They loved the water slide! I don't have a picture of Anna on it because when they did it at first I was holding Eva in the pool watching them. Then when I got out to get my camera, she wouldn't go again because she had gone under water on her last trip. The boys kept going though!
Wild Collin LOVED it!
After swimming, Grandpa offered to do lunch and naps with the big kids so that Dave & I (and Eva) could go to Epcot for awhile. Eva LOVED having all of our attention and really enjoyed looking out the big window on the bus ride.
Usually, it was only me that could hold Eva (so THANK GOODNESS for this Ergo carrier I got before the trip) but Dave was sweet and rocked her in it for awhile when we first got there where she couldn't see me so that my back could have a break.
After walking around to the different countries, we decided on enjoying a really nice lunch in the French area. It was wonderful to have the time to talk just Dave & I and to get to love and dote on just Eva who had been so wonderful all trip even though she was sick and had to just be carried all day everyday. It was a super special afternoon! Thanks Grandpa!
Baby hugs are so sweet!
We found Peter Pan! They had all the characters cut out in these bushes that were gorgeous and quite impressive!
Grandpa brought the big kids when they all woke up and we enjoyed the rides and shows together. Benjamin made this face inside Bruce (from Finding Nemo) all on his own and cracked me up!
After doing this, we went into a show where Crush, the turtle from Finding Nemo, interacts with the kids who are all sitting in the front. Benjamin, in his orange shirt must have stood out because the turtle called on him first. He asked him some questions and then asked who he came with. Instead of just answering him, Benjamin walked over to where we were sitting to show us to him. So next the turtle asks to talk to his mom. They put the mike in front of me and turn on the light over my head and he asks me some questions.....all while I'm nursing Eva!!! I had mistakenly thought this dark, quiet room where we are sitting down for 10 minutes would be a good time to do that. ;)
We all enjoyed our time there, it's a beautiful park!
