Since the boys were working so hard in Orlando, Ashlee and I decided we would "treat" them to something they said they had wanted to do. The boys mentioned that an airboat ride too see alligators would be so much fun since we were in Florida. We took this literally and surprised them! We were a little worried about how cold it was outside (record low of 28*) but the girl at the front desk of our hotel said it was going to be great still and that the alligators enjoyed sunning, so the cold weather wouldn't scare them away. We totally believed her, forgetting that gators hibernate. So the boys finished with work and we gave them driving directions and a few clues as to where we were going. They were excited about a surprise adventure, however they kept saying they hoped it was not outside. We pulled up and they were not very excited. They thought we were idiots for booking us on an airboat ride when it was so cold out, and in the middle of hibernation. Well, after some convincing, we warmed up by the fire and bundled up to head out. The guides were really nice and brought out some blankets for us to use. We sat SO close to each other on the boat and tried to keep covered with the blankets. Luckily we had headphones on that acted like earmuffs! Overall, it was a good experience and now we're able to say we did it. Eric was much more of a trooper than Justin, but he was the one that thought this was a good idea to begin with! The only gators we got to see were the babies that were on property in cages : ) Here are a few pics...at least the sun was out! 
Faking smiles.
