Bienvenido a Miami

So December 26th Andrew, Nathan and I woke up in Raleigh to this lovely sight.

Gorgeous? Yes. Bad timing? Absolutely. Since we were planning to leave for Miami that morning, six inches of ice and snow was not a happy sight.  We decided to pack up the car and try to get out anyway.  We were pretty desperate for a vacation.  It took a few tries to get the car out of the driveway, but we made it.  Once we got out to the main road, everything was clear and we enjoyed the snow on our drive down. 

We made a quick overnight stop in Charleston, SC to visit with the Mayberry's.  Andrew got to meet Josh for the first time and Vanessa and I enjoyed torturing Andrew and Matt by watching New Moon after the kiddos went to bed.  While eating his bottle Monday morning, Nathan was found hiding under the sofa.  We figure he must have been hiding since Josh at this time was getting his nose cleaned out by Aunt Nessa and Nathan was afraid he was next.

We safely arrived in Miami Monday night. We had a great time checking out the scenery, eating delicious Cuban and Argentine food, playing dominoes, attempting to fish, going to a Heat game, going to the zoo, shopping and most importantly, giving Nathan the chance to play with Grandma, Grandpa, Bisabuelo, and Bisabuela. 

 Playing with Grandpa at the outdoor mall

 Nathan's first trip to the beach

 Sand in my toes, wind in my hair, ah what a life

 Big tree at outdoor mall

 I will have a boat like that someday

 I love Grandpa!

 Bonking heads

 Miami Heat Game

 Nathan and Bisabuela

 Riding a Rhino at the zoo

 Wishing he could swim with the ducks

 Beautiful giraffes

 Nathan and Bisabuelo

 Andrew fishing- look at those sweet legs! Woo woo!

  Nathan sporting the "messy" look after fishing