Florida Trip

We had the best trip to Florida in late Feb/early March. Met Dad down at the end of a work trip in Orlando and so glad we did. Ben had his first plane ride - it's something I'll never forget. He kept saying "get me outta here" and "go home and see Bunk and Jax" most of the flight. Sam went to the bathroom about a dozen times. We spilled almost a whole bottle of water and the boys found great entertainment in kicking the seats ahead of them! =-) Saturday when we got down there Dad was finishing up his tournament so the boys and I explored the condo and went swimming (even though it was rainy and pretty cold). Probably wasn't a great decision, but they had the best time and the water was as warm as bath water. Then while Dad had a break we went over to the Boardwalk where he was staying to eat pizza and check it out. Sunday we went to Sea World - weather was beautiful and boys loved it. They had 3 great shows - Shamu of course, a neat dolphin/diving show and a hilarious "pets ahoy" show. Monday Aunt Terrie and Uncle Dick drove up and we did putt putt golf, went swimming again and then to Downtown Disney where we ate at the T-Rex Cafe and Ghiradelli ice cream shop! Tuesday we sent to the Magic Kingdom - favorite rides included the race cars (rode 3x), dumbo's, Buzz Lightyear, the rocket ships and the Jungle Cruise. Ben also loved the Goofy Roller Coaster and rode it twice. Sam was scared and didn't want to go on =-) Ben kept saying "goes around and around and so fast". They loved the Parade - it was so cute seeing Sam wave to all the characters and get excited about them. Ben was just in awe of it all - not quite sure what to think. We were sad to go home Wednesday, but the boys were definitely exhausted and probably ready. It was such a fun trip - couldn't have been any better! I wanted to document it all so we will always remember. There's nothing like having all that time together!!!