Nickelodeon Suites

We told the kids if they were good we had a special surprise for them while we were in Florida. Well they earned their reward and on Sunday we packed our bags and headed to the Nickelodeon Resort in Orlando. We didn't tell them where we were going but when we drove up to the resort they couldn't believe their little eyes. Now for those of you with kids who watch Nickelodeon there are constantly commercials on the tv advertising this place and as Riley told me at one point "I just want to go there once in my life"...lol. So this place is a kids dream come true. There is this huge water park (actually 2) in the middle of the resort with pools, there was mini-golf, basketball, 4-D theaters (which we bought passes to we could see any show all day long), mall, arcade, live shows, then the big highlight is that twice a day they do a mass sliming at the pool...yup green slime. The kids even had their own Nick themed bunk bed room, so cute. It really was a great time, we stayed for 2 nights and literally swam and played the entire 48hours. Check out their air brushed Spongebob tattoos. It really was the icing on a great vacation!

The boys enjoying the kids "slime and dirt" drink of the day.

Here it comes...

Riley and Kathy got right front and center for the sliming.


Nana bought them autograph books and they made sure they met every character they could!


Spongebob and Squigward tatoos

Mario Andretti Amusement Park

While in Florida we took a day and spent it at the Mario Andretti Thrill Park located right in Melbourne, not far from Kathy's home. We filled the entire day with rides on the go karts, mini-golf, arcades, paddle boats, rock wall climbing...to name a few. We were literally, no joke, the ONLY people there for the entire 6+ hours we spent there. Needless to say we did almost everything a few times and the kids had a blast.

Our Florida Retreat...

Vacation was way overdue and when our friend Kathy suggested we join her at her Florida home down in Melbourne for a week my bags were packed before the tickets were bought! This was Colton's first plane right (sort of can't believe that he hadn't been on one yet, but nope this was his first). This trip was a girls get away at first, my mom, Kathy and I, then we added Colton and Riley to the mix...and they kept us quite busy (see later posts)! We spent a lot of time at the pool and the kids played superheros, star wars and all sorts of make believe pool games. There was a really nice playground near by where we had a pajama picnic. We shopped, ate great food and really just enjoyed the sunny 80 degree weather we were blessed with. Kathy's place is perfect, the kids even got whirlpool tubs at the night. Thanks Kathy for the great vacation and anytime you need a traveling companion, this entourage is available! :)

Leighton's Christening

Here she is all done up in the Rosa family christening gown...Alicia wore this!

This is her party outfit Nana bought her...oh I love the girl clothes!

Alicia and her sister Amy

The whole clan

The Godparents

This one is from Easter but I had to include it.

Another Easter shot that I had to share!

Here are a few pictures of Miss Leighton and the family at her super special baptism. Her godparents are Zachary and Alicia's sister Tina. We had a fantastic day, the kids even had fun at church since it was the childrens mass and there was an easter egg hunt afterward (the priest informed us Easter isn't officially over I guess). The reception was at Cafe Brasil where the food was so good and the mojitos weren't bad either. ;) Leighton was absolutely beautiful and she is so loved and we are so blessed to have such a wonder family.

Waterfront walks

Saturday we started our morning with a beautiful walk with the dogs (Buddy & Aspen) down at Worlds End in Hingham. This is an amazing trustees reservation along the water with groomed trails for walking, running and equestrians. We had to have gone at least 4-5 miles and Colton and the dogs were exhausted! That afternoon Colton and I headed down to Plymouth to visit my mome who is in the hospital with pneomnia. Then Alicia and I took Colton and Leighton out for a good 4 hour walk along Plymouths waterfront. We took a few pit stops to climb a tree, hit a playground and maybe a bite to eat and drink at Sam Diegos. It was a perfect spring day!














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Basketball

Yesterday we let the kids shoot some hoops after racquetball. Riley can actually score a few points now! Colton is getting pretty good at dribbling and Brayden likes to roll on the basketball like it is an amusement park ride.

Swinging and swinging some more...

Our library has the best tire swing...not like those old school ones that actually was a tire. This sucker fits a few kids and adults (Heidi may have hopped on there for a few spins). I get dizzy just watching but clearly this is a kids dream swing come true. We use to love these things as kids and would get them spinning pretty good so I shouldn't be surprised that the kids love it so much...being a Mom though it does make me a little nervous that they will get hurt...oh man I am getting old! Swing you little hearts out kids. ;)

Ice skating lessons are over...

Colton and Riley finished their first official skating lessons! They were both really excited to get these little badges. Since they both completed the level 3 class they have been given the green light to sign up for hockey, you have no idea how excited they are to be just a little bit closer to being a "Bruin". :)


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Racquetball

Since I got my new racquetball gear for my birthday back in March, Heidi and I have been playing 3-4 days a week and are addicted. We let Colton join us the other day and I think he has pro written all over him. Uncle Wally will soon have a partner to play against!


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Friendly's

I finally took Colton to Friendly's for one if our Friday night dates. I even let him order a cotton candy drink...does he look like he enjoyed our date of what?!?!












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