Monday, April 16, 2007

Came and Went

Long overdue Florida post.
Our highlights, in no particular order...


The fact that the States still has McDonald's Chicken Selects!

Stopping at the Home of Bigfoot on the way back home... which thrilled Derek beyond belief... especially when the guy working in the shop let him come in and take a look at the trucks they were working on.
The Specta-magic Parade at Disney. One of the "cast members" asked Molly to blow out the lights at show time. Very cool. They count down, blow and then all the lights in the park go out.
And then during the parade Snow White comes up to Jack and blows him a kiss. Yup. Ladies man.


Molly on all the roller coasters! Love it! This kid went on Thunder Mountain Railroad and Space Mountain with me! I've been waiting a long time for this!

The daily fireworks at Disney. Amazing and fabulous... and must add up to a gagillion dollars!


Another shot of Disney. Man do I hate crowds... but so worth it. Even if we got rained out in the afternoon.

Spending a day at Wet 'n Wild. Major highlight!


Universal Studios. They have this area in Toon Lagoon. Flip it 90 degrees. It's sideways, and you stand at the bottom of the rope, hold on, and when you flip the photo it looks like Marmaduke is taking you for the ride of your life!


Ripsaw Falls. Molly, Dad and I went. I loved it if only even for the fact that it was Fractured Fairytales... which I love! You go down two hills at the end and don't even get very wet... until you slowly go around the curve and then two jets of water shoot at you from the side and soak you.

Jack was totally into the Superheroes this year!

(Another good one was Jurassic Park's boat ride)

They were setting up for Ellen (in Orlando) at Universal. It was going to film the next day. Very cool to see how they do it all... especially for a TV junkie like me!


Run. 30 hours is a LONG time to drive!


Swimming at the pool at our condo. A great way to spend a lazy afternoon.


Seaworld. Max's favorite part of Florida... Shamu. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing.



One thing I remember about going to Seaworld as a kid was the mime at the Clyde and Seamore show. He's totally entertaining! Miming to people, how many in their party, ushering them in... and then leading them right out the side door. Miming that one guy should sit over there and then he proceeds to sit down with said guy's girlfriend. Making silly gestures behind people's backs. Totally worth the admission price alone!!



Molly got the chance to touch a dolphin. Major highlight for her.




Max was totally into the Seaworld map. He took it VERY seriously!


Race Rock. Our favorite restaurant there. First checking out the Bigfoot in the parking lot.
Later that week, when we went back, the door's were closed with a note that the new owners had different plans for the restaurant. Very disappointing.


Outlet shopping. 'Nuff said.

Visited Old Town almost every other day. Car parade. Shopping. Molly finally got to do the trampoline/bungee thing. I wish I could remember that guys name. He's awesome. He's a gymnast and SO good with the kids!

Making the best of our sleeping arrangements.


Mini golf. Kids did much better this year... in fact all three of them got a hole in one!


Hit the Flea Market again.


Every Wednesday is (free) hotdog and ice cream day at our condo.

And, so there you have it.
Florida vacation 07... came and went.

7 Comments:

Blogger jenn said...

Looks like you guys had a great time! Glad you got to go away and have a break!

9:09 AM  
Blogger Eva said...

Wow...that looks amazing!! REALLY makes me want to go somewhere! Thanks for sharing!

1:51 PM  
Blogger Tam said...

sounds like you had a great time! Love all the pictures.

2:54 PM  
Blogger anita said...

you got some amazing pics! tfs!!

8:21 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It looks like so much fun. I will have to tell Molly to sneak me into her suitcase next year for sure.haha Thanks for sharing Marcy.

11:27 PM  
Blogger jen k said...

loving the pictures...
you should post more!!!

9:09 AM  
Blogger Leigh Penner said...

Awesome pictures, Marcy! Thanks for sharing!

6:19 PM  

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