Spring Break in sunny FL

We had a great spring break trip down to Florida to visit my parents and enjoy some warm weather!  We took a a couple day trips - Universal Studios one day, Gator World (a gator refuge with over 400 gators, all saved from trappers who would otherwise have to euthanize them) another.  Beyond that, Erik and I enjoyed a few days solo on Captiva Island for my birthday, and we also celebrated Easter together with my parents and the Burkholder Family, who drove down from Lexington.  We spent the rest of the time enjoying the outdoors - swimming in the pool, looking for wildlife, taking walks and golf cart rides.  It's always a fun change of pace and we love spending time with family!

We took a walk through a new area of The Villages that has some great wildlife.

Turtles!

Glass fusion work with Grandma - making barrettes!

The kids found a snakeskin outside - eek.

Chicken Fights with the Burkholders!

A day at Universal Studios

We all got a good laugh right after I snapped this pic - a giant train selfie, friendly strangers included!

The Pteranadon Flyers -  a favorite ride!

Doing their best acting work

Gator World - a giant gator refuge center

We thought this one looked like a smiling sunbather.

Babies!  The kids got to feed them hot dog pieces from a fishing pole.

This goat took a liking to Gavin!

Peachwave - a favorite frozen yogurt spot in The Villages

Sunset in The Villages

Such a pretty evening to end our trip.