shuttle launch

When we were in Florida, we were able to see a shuttle launch! Of course, the downside to that was that we didn't get to see Uncle Bimbo while we were down there since he was on location in case an emergency landing was needed. The shuttle was supposed to go off the night we got into town at 1:36 am. It was postponed, though, due to weather. The next night, there was a fueling problem. I can't remember why it didn't go off Thursday night. Finally, the shuttle went off Friday night...yay! It was neat to see a night launch. The neat thing about it (to me) was just how it lit up the sky as it launched. It was around midnight that went off, and then all of a sudden the sky was lit, and it was like dusk outside. People cheered from the beach, as Ryan and I stood on the balcony of the condo. "We're gonna see a rocket...blast through the last of the atmosphere!" (as AP would say:)

Beach Videos

Beach Vacation 2009

Last week we headed down to Cape Canaveral, Florida for our family vacation. We are very thankful to the Gaws for letting us use their condo on the beach. We had a fantastic time...mostly at the beach:) It took us 14 hours to get down their with the stops, but it was so worth the drive! We celebrated Aedan's birthday, as well...pictures are coming in another post:) I took tons of pictures...the first ones posted are our family pictures that we attempted, then the numerous beach shots:)

You'll probably be seeing this one on a Christmas card:)

Josiah and Aedan

hugs

This might be the best picture of Josiah and Aedan ever!

my boys

Aedan loves hugs

more hugs:)

Josiah and Aedan loved chasing each other on the beach.

Aedan face planted into the sand!

walking to the water

Before we even made it to the beach the first day, we were telling Josiah that he was going to get to go into the water. Josiah said that he wasn't going into the water..."Why," we asked...he said, "There are sharks in the water!" He changed his mind once he got out there.

Aedan

Me and Aedan

I'm gonna get you!

gotcha!

Sand castles!

putting shells on the sand castles

We built many sand castles throughout the week.

Aedan was so tired on the beach, he layed down for a rest!

Ryan and Josiah

Josiah and Aedan

Aedan with the big shovel

yay!!! a family picture on the beach

another sand castle

two little men taking on a big ocean

the epic shot

cheese!

yes, this is another sand castle

a tall castle!

We got to see Aunt Donna and Chris while we were in town. We played on this playground while Chris had football practice.

Chris and Josiah

We met up again on Saturday night and went to the zoo!

a great picture!!

This little shuttle was on A1A...the main road there. Of course, we had to stop and get a picture!