Whirlwind summer days

The past week has truly been a whirlwind. Myles has been everywhere it seems, from a daddy/son day Friday at Lake Eola Park and Shady Park (with its always fun splash fountain) to a last minute surprise trip to Treasure Island on the Gulf Coast.

Let's start with Eola. It's one of Central Florida's best parks. Nestled right downtown on the shores of possibly Orlando's most photographed lake, the playground is modern and challenging for the kids. Of course, it is usually crowded as well so be prepared for that. From what I heard, they had a great time of bonding and spent a long 2+ hours running around like boys do best!

Shady Park is also a treat. It's right in the heart of Winter Park, across from Dexter's on Pennsylvania. It's often quieter (and nicely shaded, hence the name), but boasts a fabulous fountain that toddlers just love to run through on hot summer days. This day was no exception.

We decided on Treasure Island Saturday morning. My family flies in from around the country each year to enjoy the first week of June there. This year, following the sudden loss of my grandmother, it was important to be there. So I took June 5-6 off work to spend a few days there with everyone. They were all arriving May 31 and that morning, after I had my hair done at the salon, we decided to surprise everyone and spend the weekend.

Myles had a BALL! We went down to the beach, where he challenged every wave. We also spent hours at the resort pool. He jumped into the pool over and over again until he could barely walk. That's our boy! I uploaded a few photos from the weekend, just to give an idea of the fun times we are having. Here's to a fun-filled, exciting summer with our 2 year-old!