Oh Florida :)

Our vacation to Florida was absolutely amazing.  And much more needed than Derrick or I thought.  We haven't vacationed like this ever together.  Our honeymoon was a quick and easy drive to Colorado, our first anniversary was a one night hotel stay in Salt Lake (I had a two month old nursing child so we weren't gone for long) which resulted in us just passing out as soon as we got there, and that's the last time we "left" since we had kids.  (I hardly count that as leaving really... one night where you left late the night before, and rush back the next day because you are nursing?)  We haven't even done anything besides just dinner on an anniversary since either!

So it was AMAZING to go away with no kids and enjoy each other, as all you parents out there know, you just don't get time alone.  We've made a resolution to not go this long without kids again.  Ever.  Even if it's just a weekend somewhere cheap.  Makes me happy. :)

I don't want to go on and on about details, but here are hilghlights in pictures

Outside Gatorland.  It was like a zoo for Alligators (and other animals).



Had these white (not albino) gators with BLUE eyes!  It was crazy!



This guy did a show and was crazy... I wouldn't ever do what he did with an Alligator!  He was pretty funny too.

 

Swimming in the ocean




I thought they were crazy cuz I was FREEZING!


 

Our first dinner on the cruise.  People were making fun of Derrick's (lack of) smile, so he pulled this one.



I volunteered Derrick to be in a show.

He won alcolhol!  We gave it to the guy who cleaned our room.  He was really grateful.

Outside the ship at Key West.

Of course he poses for a picture when I am not there. (Derrick really doesn't like to take pictures.)

Formal dinner on the cruise

On the beach at Cozumel Mexico.  We swam and laid in hammocks.  And had some rockin Mexican food.  It was so good.



Went to Evergaldes National Park and the Gators aren't fenced!  Derrick kept wanting to touch this guy, but I wouldn't let him.  I just didn't think it was the safest move... specially since this one is completely wild!





The backyard of where we stayed at Long Key (Florida Keys).



Kayaking in the ocean



Where we went snorkeling.  The water had many different shades of blue!  It was cool!  Also saw dolphins swimming on our boat ride to this place.



Getting ready to snorkel!



Derrick checking out the reef.  I inhaled ocean water (I don't recommend it) and got cold, so I decided to be done a little earlier.

There you have it!  It was amazing!