HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS, May 3rd

 Spencer LOVES the parades, so do Dallin and Eliza. They are up in the front, so I can't get pictures of them.

I wish I would have taken a few more pictures at Hollywood Studios. Truthfully it was SOOO HOT on this day, everyone was in a crabby mode. However we did get to ride Tower of Terror a bunch of time, we also went on Rock-n-roller coaster, a few times. We went and saw the Indian Jones show, and a couple of other shows. Hopefully Rach has some cuter pictures.

ANIMAL KINGDOM

 We all loved Animal Kingdom, such a cute park. I loved all the different countries. The Kilimanjaro Safari was a lot of fun. We got to see hippos, giraffe's, crocodile's, water buffalo, elephant's and a whole lot more.

The elephant was our favorite. The trucks had to stop because down the road the gazelle were crossing the road. Our truck was lucky enough to stop right in front of the elephant water whole. The Mom and baby elephant just happened to be there at that time. So fun, for us to see.

 Picture at the Safari check in.

 Eliza (Dallin didn't want to), got to play in the African band. Wish I knew what the band was called.

Our favorite rides; Kali River Rapids. We went on that 4 times, we were dripping wet. It took all day for us to dry off. Dinosaur Land, and Dino-sue. Rach needs to learn to say no to my kids. She went off with them to play games at $4 a pop. I think she was taken for $30. But I tell you what, they think Rachel is the BEST. Expedition Everest, was another fun one, road that 3 times. We saw the Nemo musical, Everyone loved it especially Spencer. The tree of life, and the parade were some other favorites. I really need to get all the pictures off Rachel's camera. Our battery died and we didn't bring the charger, oops.



EPCOT, May 5th

 Epcot was one of our favorite parks. Steve's childhood dream came true, he finally got to see what was inside the giant ball. This park had something for everyone in the family. We finally figured out how to get Spencer to sleep, while at the parks. We had to go for a car ride, drive around until he feel asleep and the carefully move him into the stroller. He would sleep for about 1-2 hours, long enough to keep him from having a total melt down.

 Two of my favorite pictures and for very different reasons. The first one I just like. I love all the mirrors and how they catch all the color.

 I was people watching, while waiting for the kids to come off of Test Track and saw this couple. They are my favorite, simply because they were there all by themselves, and they don't walk they shuffle. I should have video taped them. It was so funny, and cute to watch them. My favorite part of the whole trip, the best thing to happen at any of the parks happened at Epcot. We are walking out, passing the lake were all the floating flowers are, and there is a huge crowd gathering. We are trying to figure out what is going on and then we see it. There is a teenage boy trying to swim across. To bad for him there are security guards on both sides and police officers walking in.

 Spencer, watching the train run through the village, just outside of Germany. He could have stayed here for hours. He threw quite the fit when I had to pry his hands off the rail.

This was so cute, I want one of these as a tree house in my backyard.

If you ever go to Disney World see if you can find Pascal?

Everything amazed Spencer. He LOVES all the characters in Mickey Mouse Club House , he can say all of their names. So anytime he saw one of them, he would say their name run to it, and well you can see the joy on his face. 

Day 4 we spent at Epcot. Day 5 we split up between the parks. We asked the kids what rides were their favorites and what they wanted to see on their last day. Dallin choose Buzz Light Year and Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom. Eliza choose Splash Mountain, and then wanted to head over to Hollywood Studios for Tower of Terror, and Rockin Roller Coaster. She is the BIGGEST roller coaster junkie, she LOVES, LOVES, LOVES them. After that it was off to Epcot for Test Track, and Space Mission. The kids also wanted to go to Japan. I think they were hoping I would change my mind about buying more stuffed animal, specifically the Pokemon ones, I didn't. We hung out for a little and listened to one of the Monkey's band members sing, before the laser light show. It was a great fire work show, it was a good way to end all the park fun.

Dallin watching the show. The globe floats through the water, to the center the lake. When it opens there is huge ball of fire and then more fireworks.

You can see how exhausted Eliza is, it's how we all felt.

Rachel started this really cute idea of having them jump in the front of each country land mark in Epcot. We carried on the tradition the next day.

MEXICO

CHINA

GERMANY

JAPAN

ITALY

Rachel has the other countries, I need to get the pictures from her. Thanks again for the great idea.

Daytona Beach, Florida

 After 6 days in Orlando, and going, going, going, 2 days at the beach was just what we needed before heading home. We got a hotel that was beach front so we could spend as much time there as possible.

 Everyone was so excited to get to the water. Honestly we checked in and were in the water within 15 minutes.

 Spencer ran right in. He was a little nervous of the waves at first but it didn't take long for him to get used to it.

 Dallin and Eliza wasted no time.

 Eliza is so sweet with Spencer. She wanted to bury him but he was going to have nothing to do with that.

 RIDING THE WAVES

 Seriously I LOVE this kid. There is nothing about Spencer I don't enjoy, I can't help but smile every time I look or think about him.

 Liza'Lou enjoying the water.

 That night we put the kids down and left them with the phone. We walked down to the boardwalk for about an hour. It was fun to get out with Steve for a little. When we got back to the hotel both Dallin and Eliza were passed out. Spencer popped right up in his port-a-crib when we walked in. We took him down to the beach for a walk that night. Just Dad, Mom and Spencer.

 DAY 2, at the Beach. We got skim boards and had such a fun fun day. I had to drag Dallin off the beach, he loves skim boarding.

 Eliza kind of likes it, but she really just likes to ride the waves.

 I should have put up the pictures of Steve on the board, but this one is way better. Dallin and I were dying laughing. I'm not making fun of you Steve, I'm laughing with you. You know I think you can do anything, love you.

 It didn't take Dallin very long to get the hang of it.

 Eliza loves to go out in the water, especially with her Dad.

 Yes, I am at the beach to. I handed the camera to Steve and asked him to get me in a few.

 See what I mean??? This kid is the BEST,

 and the CUTEST!!!

 Spencer and Mom, we are going to make a sand castle.

 Liza'Lou riding the waves.

 The first day we didn't see a single sting ray. The second day we saw a ton. For the most part it was 2 here, 2 there. We did see a school of 6 once, but they didn't keep us out of the water. We just walked down the beach a little and tried to avoid them, but it was hard there was a lot of them. Thank goodness no one got stung, just a really really fun day with my FAMILY. Rachel flew home on Friday morning so she didn't get to come to the beach. Through out the day every single one of us commented on wishing Rachel was there with us. Eliza commented a lot more than once.

We flew out at 7pm, by the time we caught our lay over everyone was so exhausted. We could hardly get them off the plane when we landed. We got home at 2am our time. 5am Florida time. The next morning we were all up by 6:15 for dance, exhausted and back to the real world. I am finally feeling like we really have over done it this time with sports and activities. I am now coaching which has added to the chaos. I was talking to Steve the other night and said, "I just can't do it." Which is not something I say very often. I have signed us up for nothing this summer, we are traveling quite a bit. So that will be enough we are just going to relax and enjoy. I hope I can do it, I will probably be board by week 2. I also decided we are going to have to cut a activity if I want to continue to coach, which I do. I really enjoy it and I know my kids like having me involved. Steve and I just played in our first softball games this weekend. We are on a team together and we each play on separate teams. He plays on a all guys team and I got picked up bu another co-ed team. So between all of us we had 8 games this last week, busy but so fun.