Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near your altar, O LORD Almighty, my King and my God. Psalm 84:3

Showing posts with label vacations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vacations. Show all posts

Monday, June 13, 2011

Magical Moments

Summer vacation is finally here! Nicholas completed Kindergarten with straight S's, Kelli won Young Authors for her 2nd grade class, Sal rocked 2nd grade with straight E's and 99% on SAT 10, Emma passed 3rd grade and scored 3's on FCATS and Vinny completed 4th grade with all A's, two B's and FCAT scores of 4's, Nicci's Nest thought a magical way to start summer break and reward for a great school year was a trip to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Spring Break: A Hunting We Will Go?

Our country boys...

Growing Up Garcia invited our family to visit Camp Garcia in South Carolina. All the kids 'hunted' for rabbits and checked out Ethan's turkey. We had mixed reviews if Nicci's Nest will ever go camping with Growing Up Garcia. Kelli was quick to point out there were perfectly good hotels in town!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Spring Break: Rest In Peace



We visited Arlington National Cemetery and witnessed the changing of the guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.


Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Spring Break: Mt Vernon and Potomac River


Mt Vernon is the home of George and Martha Washington.
The view is amazing...


We took a cruise along the Potomac River...






The girls loved looking at Mt Vernon from the boat.

What a beautiful day on land and sea!




Monday, April 25, 2011

Spring Break: History in the Making

The Natural History Museum had many spots where "Night of the Museum" was filmed!

We pretended to be eaten... some of us where better pretending then others!

Sal thought his hair resembled a porcipine :-D

We also visited the American History Museum and Castle!


Sunday, April 24, 2011

Spring Break: Animal House

The National Zoo for Easter, instead of eggs we had....
Lions and Tigers and Panda Bears! Oh My!
Vinny loved the aviary and came face to face with a Spoonbill.

Sal and Nick found the monkeys very cool!







Saturday, April 23, 2011

Spring Break: Monument Moments


A view of Washington from Arlington National Cemetery.
George Washington's Memorial.


The White House.

The Lincoln Memorial.




The Washington Monument.



The Capitol

We found Florida in the Circle of States.



Spring Break: Washington DC Air & Space


Our first day in DC brought us to the Air and Space Museum.


Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Tuesday Treasure: Winter Vacation

The children enjoyed their winter vacation from school, our favorite spot was the Tampa Aquarium.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Tampa Aquarium

The Tampa Aquarium had so many fish we had never seen before!


The girls thought the huge spider crab was cool while Vinny checked out the boxfish!

Sal loved the turtle exhibit and Nick stayed true to his ducks.