Surprise! We're going to Florida

Thursday morning we picked Nate & Henry up from school around 10:30 and surprised them with a airplane trip to Florida to visit Silas & stay at the Nickelodeon Hotel. It took a few minutes for it to really register with them that we were going. Once we hit I-85, they were very excited!

Luke pulling his own carry-on!

Checking in with Allegiant Air. Flights direct from GSP to many Florida destinations!

Waiting patiently in the airport. Security is reason enough not to fly any more than you have to.

Finally! We see cousin Silas. These boys were so silly. They always have a blast together.

We went to the most wonderful restaurant in Deland for dinner. Perfect Spot was not only good food, but also very entertaining. Sky divers, playground and a wagon!

Luke & Silas waiting for more skydivers. Check out how much taller Silas is than Luke. They are only 3 months apart!

Here are the boys in their hotel room. Nate & Henry had bunk beds and Luke slept with Mom & Dad, of course! It's really Sponge Bob!!

Luke was really amazed to see all the characters at breakfast. It was quite a celebration!

We love Patrick almost as much as we love Sponge Bob!

Nate & Henry spending fun times with Robin's children Trace & Tara who live in Punta Gorda, FL. She drove up to spend the night in the hotel with us.

Subway for lunch with 7 kids was exciting. Everyone eat so we can see Silas & go to Downtown Disney!

Downtown Disney was lots of fun! This is Mark & Silas, Bryan & Luke, Tara, Nate & Trace before dinner at the Rainforest Cafe!

BUZZ LIGHTYEAR!!! Luke is "Toy Story Crazy" and can spot Buzz a mile away.

Luke & Silas rode the carousel & train together. They missed Marlowe though (they thought she would love the carousel)!

Outside the Rainforest Cafe, aren't these guys handsome!

7 am flight means wake up at 4am...yikes! Vacation is fun, but it's always nice to come home.