Family Vacation July 2008

July 5-13, 2008
We went on a family vacation to Florida & Odessa, Texas. We had a great time & the best hospitality from our Cuzn' Bill Davis (whom Darren is named after) & friends Kye & Teresa Johnson. Thank you for ALL that y'all did. We thoroughly enjoyed y'all's company!!

When we arrived in Florida, we met up with Cuzn' Bill. He took us to this wonderful restaurant...we went back to his place and hit the sack. Zak, D, & I got up somewhat early the next morning and went on a road trip to M I A M I...Once we found the hotel we were going to stay at, we dropped our luggage off and headed for the Miami Sea Aquarium. Darren loved it. He is still talking about the dolphins!













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Miami Florida~~~Metro Zoo
Darren had a blast at this zoo. Surprisingly enough, he walked the entire time. We didn't
have a stroller, nor did we rent one. He did such a great job not complaining & keeping up
with us. Okay, who am I kidding, we were trying to keep up with him.

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That's a BIG POOL... OH, that's
The Atlantic Ocean

Darren & Daddy swimming in
the BIG Pool...

Darren
&
Mommie
waving to Daddy

Look at our Dare Devil...No FEAR
Started to get a little chillie & a bit dark to be in
the ocean...decided to go swimming in the hotel
pool.

When we finished having fun in Miami, we headed back to North Palm Beach to stay with Cuzn' Bill. Before we got to his place, we drove around to check out his area. As we drove around we found this ice cream parlor & just had to check it out. When we entered the place, I was immediatly in CHOCOLATE HEAVEN. OH MY, IIIII was in HEAVEN!!!
MMMMMM....I C E C R E A M

Art...that's what I call it...
some may not, but I do.
Modern Art.

When we finished eating our ice cream in the yummie chocolate store, we went walking around to scope out North Palm Beach, FL. We found some real interesting art...the butterfly & fish are made out of tin...depending on the angle you look at the butterfl/fish determines the color the butterfly/fish will be. I found this art to be quite intriguing.

CUZN' BILLS
During our visit at Cuzn' Bills we played shuffle board, swam, gazed at his view on the 12th floor and went to nice restaurants. Bill has the best view from his balcony...his view was mesmerizing and breath taking.

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The morning we left Florida, Bill took us to a drive through Safari...Darren had a blast. He just loves looking at all kinds of animals. He wanted me to take a picture of every animal...even after the animal moved.

We left Florida ~ went back to Dallas and then left for Odessa.

We visited Zak's friends Kye & Teresa. We couldn't have asked

for a better time. Kye~ Teresa, thank you for spoiling us with

your awesome gourmet cooking, playing with Darren, and not

allowing us to clean up. Your hospitality was beyond generous.

We appreciate it a great deal! I wasn't ready to leave.

Our vacation was great. I will admit that I was reluctant traveling with Darren being two in a half. The only 2 year olds I have ever seen on a plane were crying...Darren didn't do any of that (Whimpered) until he was told to get off. He did great traveling numerous hours (about 18) in the car. Darren behaved so well, I am still amazed thinking back. Getting to know Cuzn' Bill was intriguing. I don't believe I have been around anyone like him before. I can see why others have such wonderful things to say about him. The trip to Odessa was great. It was nice to meet some of the people Zak talks about. We couldn't have asked for a better family vacation. So glad we decided to visit with family & friends. Love to y'all!