Trip to Florida

So, for about a month I had to keep a secret from my sister that Britt, Ty, and I were flying home for her birthday. It was a huge task for me to keep it because I talk to her once or twice a day. But I think I did a really good job because she had NO idea we all were coming. Friday, Oct. 23, Tyler and I left Greensboro and headed to Florida. We had a lay-over in ATL. It was a horrible flight to ATL. The plane was so hot and very bumpy. Thankfully Tyler was great he just couldn't sit still and wallered me the entire time. So we almost land in ATL and the plane took off again, evidently the plane that was suppose to leave the runway didn't leave quick enough and we had to circle in the air for about 15 more minutes. So needless to say when we landed I was very happy. The delays made us miss our connection flight to P'cola, but luckily the lady in Greensboro put us on the next flight just in case and had she not done that we would have been stranded in ATL for a few hours!! Anyway, we got to P'cola about 30 minutes after Brittany landed. Dad and Austin were there to pick us up. We headed straight to LA HA for the surprise party. Mandy kept calling and telling me funny things that Madi was doing and I had to make sure everyone was quiet when I talked to her. Finally we arrived and they had already surprised her. There were about 20 friends and family there. So after dad and Austin went in, Britt went in and surprised her and she couldn't believe that she was there. Then about 5 minutes later, Ty and I came in and surprised her even more. So she had 3 surprises in a row. It was great and actually ended up better than we had planned. So, it was a fun night. After the party, we headed home to get jackets and snacks and then headed to the football game. It was really fun to be back and it was also Ty's first football game. He loved it and enjoyed watching the game and all the people! We got back home around 10 or so and my bags finally arrived. They lost my bag since we had to switch planes, but they delivered it, so that was great. So shortly after that I put the "Big Brother" shirt on Ty and let him surprise the family. Mandy saw it first and showed BB, then daddy and then mom. They were all super excited. Of course Ty was wondering why everyone was screaming. ;) So after that we all crashed.
Saturday we got up and then headed to GG's to show her the shirt and then headed off to the pumpkin patch, which is becoming a tradition because last year I was here at this time too, just that Ty was one month old. So we got lots of pics and as you can tell, some are not so great. But I just crack up laughing at all the outtakes, so I couldn't leave them out. Also D gave the kids and Nana a hayride while we were there. They had a good time!
Once we exhausted the kids we went to try on Bridesmaid dresses. My sister Britt, is getting married May 29th. About 3 weeks before my due date, so I'm going to be large and in charge! ;) (j/k I'll let you be in charge BB since you are the bride and all). Luckily the dress Brittany picked out also comes in Maternity, so it worked out perfect. After that we grabbed lunch and then headed back to the house to relax before Trunk or Treat that night.
Trunk or Treat was so fun. They had games, food, bouncy thing, and a hay ride. The kids had a blast and so did the adults. It was fun to just hang out with everyone and see the cute kids in their costumes. We borrowed the lion from a good friend Shauna, Trey wore it last year. Tyler actually didn't mind the costume at all and even left the hood on the entire time! It was pretty cold though, so I'm sure the warm lion outfit felt good. Afterwards, we went home and played some games before we crashed again.
Sunday we got up and headed to church. Had an awesome meal at GG's (as always) and then hung out there and played games the rest of the day. Church again and then to eat with "the crew". It was so nice to be able to enjoy Sunday and relax instead of having to travel home. So, of course Sunday night we tried to get a good pics of the cousins, but all didn't really want to participate. So once again there were some hilarious ones so I just had to post them all!!
Monday we got up, I headed over to Emily's to see her precious new son, Neil. He sure is a cutie and such a sweet baby. It was so fun catching up with her and just being able to talk. Then I headed home for some Big T (fried pickles) I really wanted them before I left, so mom picked them up for lunch. Yum they were good! Then we headed to the airport. It was a pretty uneventful trip home, which was nice compared to the trip there! David was anxiously awaiting our arrival. It was so good to see him, we miss him when we're gone. Tyler kept kissing him, it was so cute.
We had a blast at home and so thankful that we got to be there to celebrate my sister's 30th birthday. We love you all and are so thankful for you and for taking care of us while we are there!!! Can't wait till Christmas!!
P.S. Darla said Ty was WAY spoiled when he stayed with her the next day... OOPS! ;)
The little Tiger outfit was from my sweet friend Amy for Ty's bday. It's absolutely adorable, and I think it looks so cute on him!!!
And this last pic is what pretty much went on if there was any down time during the day. Mom and Britt just got internet on their phones and Mandy got a new one, so at any given point this is what these 3 were doing! I just had to capture it! Pretty funny, if you ask me! :)