Sunday morning, we were up and at 'em, heading to Sea World. I debated how to spend our 2 days in Orlando but as Ryan and I were talking about the beach, he told me he wanted to ride a whale like Diego. Only made sense to go to Sea World. I think the kids enjoyed it.
Daddy and boys waiting to watch Shamu
This was the big Shamu! He was huge!
Then it was off to see Clyde and Seamore...the sea lion show, the sharks, peguins, and then to the manatees and dolphins. Owen just couldn't take it all! Thank goodness I found this Maclaren double stroller (on craigs list) specifically so O would be able to recline and nap. Ryan looks a little big for it but there was no way he was gonna be walking all day. It served its purpose.
We finished seeing everything by 2 so we thought we would head over to Downtown Disney. Of coarse, the minute we started driving, this happened....
So, Scott and I decided to sit in the parking lot, once we got there, and talk. We had been so busy in St Pete, that we never really got to sit down and chat. It was nice to have "quiet time" and not having any boys interupt us as we tried to talk.
After downtown disney, we went back to the hotel for some pizza then we went out again to go shopping. there was a great outlet mall right next to the hotel. I treated myself to a pair of Joe's Jeans and scott bought a Columbia coat and pair of shoes. Darn, i will regret it once we get the credit card bill but as Scott reminded me, "it's vacation" and we should treat ourselves.
Monday morning, we were up bright and early are ready to go see Mickey. Ryan was not in the greatest mood...as you can tell in this picture, he is covering his eyes.
But he did come around and was ready for pictures as we waited to watch the 3D movie, "Mickey's Philharmonic ??????" (sorry, can't remember the full name). Think this was one of his favorite things....it's what he talks about when people ask how our trip was.
"It's a small World" ride.
Finally, we saw some characters.
Aaahhhhh, Mickey's house!
Owen just couldn't make it very long after lunch.
But 45 minutes later, he was ready to go!
We left the park around 3. The kids were wearing down, and so were we. There was no way we were going to be able to entertain them til 8pm, til the night parade. We headed back to the hotel. Kinda sucked that we had to get back on the monorail, then take the tram to our car, load the car up and drive to the hotel but it was fine. kids fell asleep in the car. once we got to the hotel, both were sleeping and scott and i just looked at each other and said "let's take a nap too." So, we locked the car doors, left the car running with the AC on, reclined both our seats and we all 4 took a nice 45 minute nap. Call us crazy, but that was our only chance for some down time. we knew the kids would wake up the minute we took them out of their seats and, believe me, they needed the nap if they were going to be staying up late for the parade and fireworks!
But he did come around and was ready for pictures as we waited to watch the 3D movie, "Mickey's Philharmonic ??????" (sorry, can't remember the full name). Think this was one of his favorite things....it's what he talks about when people ask how our trip was.
"It's a small World" ride.
Finally, we saw some characters.
Aaahhhhh, Mickey's house!
Owen just couldn't make it very long after lunch.
But 45 minutes later, he was ready to go!
We left the park around 3. The kids were wearing down, and so were we. There was no way we were going to be able to entertain them til 8pm, til the night parade. We headed back to the hotel. Kinda sucked that we had to get back on the monorail, then take the tram to our car, load the car up and drive to the hotel but it was fine. kids fell asleep in the car. once we got to the hotel, both were sleeping and scott and i just looked at each other and said "let's take a nap too." So, we locked the car doors, left the car running with the AC on, reclined both our seats and we all 4 took a nice 45 minute nap. Call us crazy, but that was our only chance for some down time. we knew the kids would wake up the minute we took them out of their seats and, believe me, they needed the nap if they were going to be staying up late for the parade and fireworks!
after the nap, the kids played with their toys in the room, watched cartoons, swam in the pool, then off to dinner and back out to the park. Ryan loved the castle all lit up.
Owen was in awe of the light parade.
The fireworks...although i could never get a good picture.
It was back to the hotel to get some well needed sleep. Tuesday morning we were up packing and out the door by 8am. Flight home was good....although the pilot was not the greatest. very rough landing, but both kids slept thru it!
Owen was in awe of the light parade.
The fireworks...although i could never get a good picture.
It was back to the hotel to get some well needed sleep. Tuesday morning we were up packing and out the door by 8am. Flight home was good....although the pilot was not the greatest. very rough landing, but both kids slept thru it! There is a picture of Ryan and his beloved souvenirs! His penguin**, buzz lightyear, and light up sword. Yes, he slept with all three of them the first 2 nights home.
It was a wonderul trip, just very exhausting! But i would do it over in a heart beat!!!
**side note: ryan took his penguin to the doc office on saturday when daddy had to take owen in for a rash. apparently, ryan lost it b/n the elevator and the car. Scott refused to go back and look for it. Nor did he call me at work and have me look for it. so sunday morning, as i was driving to work, i drove thru the parking lot to see if i could see this penguin. nope! then i walked by the front door. nope. i was looking over the counter at the main enterance where volunteers sit and to my very surprised eyes, penguin was sitting there! someone had found him! Thank the lord. i thought i was going to have to call sea world and describe this dang penguin and have them ship me a new one. well, penguins have at least two lives!
It was a wonderul trip, just very exhausting! But i would do it over in a heart beat!!!**side note: ryan took his penguin to the doc office on saturday when daddy had to take owen in for a rash. apparently, ryan lost it b/n the elevator and the car. Scott refused to go back and look for it. Nor did he call me at work and have me look for it. so sunday morning, as i was driving to work, i drove thru the parking lot to see if i could see this penguin. nope! then i walked by the front door. nope. i was looking over the counter at the main enterance where volunteers sit and to my very surprised eyes, penguin was sitting there! someone had found him! Thank the lord. i thought i was going to have to call sea world and describe this dang penguin and have them ship me a new one. well, penguins have at least two lives!
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