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We stayed in a really nice resort in Kissimmee, FL- close to Orlando, to visit with Kurts brother Jake and his family. We met up with them that evening and had dinner at Chick-Fil-A. We discussed plans for the following days, which included visiting Disney World. We were all super excited for that part of our trip and were really grateful to Jake and his family for helping us make that happen. The following day we drove to DisneyWorlds Hollywood Studios! The kids were so psyched!
We saw some really fun shows at Hollywood Studios like, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Indiana Jones Stunt Show, and Fantasmic. We also enjoyed the Toy Story Mania ride, Muppet Vision 3d, and the Tower of Terror. I went on Tower of Terror with Emmitt and Alaina, I have been on the ride before but not with my kids. It was so funny to see their reactions, Emmitt had his hands up from the get go and as soon as we dropped his hand clenched the bar. Alaina was screaming and a little scared but she did really good and at the end she kept saying how crazy it was in this really funny voice.
Waiting outside of Muppet Vision, this fountain was really cute too bad you can't really see the Muppet Sculpture in it.
Muppet Security anyone?
Two, of the three handsome men in my life.
The highlight of our Hollywood Studio trip was meeting Mickey and the Fantasmic Show!
Maddox is the biggest ham for the camera, I just love it! Anytime I had my camera out he was ready with a great big smile and "cheese". With a face like this how can you resist?
Hollywood Studios was a long and very fun filled day, we all hit the sack and readied ourselves for another disney world park...
Once again, a much overdue post! Our family vacation to Florida and Georgia, a few weeks before thanksgiving. We had so much fun and did so many exciting things. So here we go!
Our flight out was a red eye so we didn't feel the need for our children to be gussied up as you can see. ha ha. The flight went surprisingly well. The kids slept the whole time, Kurt and I, on the other hand not so much. Our seats were in the row right in front of the emergency exits so they would not recline. It was an uncomfortable flight. When we arrived in Florida the next morning, we had a bit of an issue with the rental car company. We had to wait around for a couple hours to figure out what to do and Jake came and rescued us. The kids were grumpy and hungry. Maddox was still pretty sleepy, he passed out on Kurt while we were waiting, eyes somewhat still open.
We got things squared away and drove to my Pop and Nana's house in Spring Hill. We stayed with them for a couple days. My parents were also there visiting so I got a chance to see my Dad and his siblings catching up. We played in the cold pool, visited my Aunt Dawns home and played with her kids, and visited my Uncle Glynns home. Alaina loved playing with her Jude cousins. My Aunt Dawns daughter is about her age, her name is Emma and Alaina and her were two peas in a pod. Alaina loved running around barefoot, swinging in the tree swings, climbing in the trees, and accidentally getting a little too familiar with the fish in the pond.
Maddox feeling out the cold pool at Pops.
Alaina decided to take a different approach- there goes our little fish!
Checking out some old pictures of my Pop in the marine corp.
Who needs a surfboard when you have Daddy?
Kurt and Maddox passed out in a very awkward and cute position.
My Uncle Glynn, Pop, Aunt Dawn, and my Dad. After we spent some time at my Aunt Dawns we went to my Uncle Glynns house for a bar-b-que. They made a huge spread of delicious food, and we all gabbed and laughed. I especially enjoyed chatting with my cousin Jessie, my Aunt Cindy, and my Mom. Kurt loved getting to spend some time with my dad and my uncle. My uncle gave him a nice Pasco County Sheriffs baseball cap.
My cousin Jessie's daughter, Makayla and I- she is so stinkin cute!
Rubbin their heads for good luck, ya know kind of like Buddha? lol
These girls had so much fun together, dancing to Justin Bieber and playing at the park.
Kurt had told me the night or so before this was taken that he wanted to get a picture of him with my Dad and his brother so he could be like, "Yaaa these are my boyz!" The moment my Mom took this I told him he got his wish, and told them all the story, lol
My Aunt Cindy, me, and my cousin Jessie.
The kids devouring their ice cream.
My cousin Jessie and I- my Mom made a comment that we'd be trouble if we live closer to eachother. My response: "We still could be." Jessie says, "Texas better watch out! That's the halfway point." ha ha ha.
My Uncle Glynn is so much like my dad in his mannerisms and even the way he talks. It was really fun to see them together.
This trip was really fun and I feel like I got to know my Dads side of the family even more. It was hard to leave. I am grateful for the chance I had to see my dad with his siblings again, and to spend some more time with my Pop and Nana. So it was a sad goodbye and we were off to Orlando for the next leg of our trip.
This last weekend we spent in Vegas with Kurts family for a little reunion time. Not everyone could make it but we still had a blast. So much to cover and post on that it would take days to write it all out so I am just going to cover some highlights of our trip. Favorite Highlights: Game Nights especially Pictionary (lol, sorry Jaker), Chatting and catching up with Larkie and Kaylene, Skyjump (ohhhh yaaa), Bellagio Buffet with all the family, Little Baby Gracies blessing (Luke and Kaylenes newest addition), Swim time or in my case sun time, Family Conversations ranging in deep to embarrassing subjects, Prank calls, Watching all the kids play together, Family temple trip, etc. Those are just to name a few. Being together was just plain awesome even if we weren't doing anything in particular just catching up with everyone was worth the trip. I especially enjoyed seeing Larkie, Jake, and Luke because we don't see them as often. Larkie and I were able to have alot of girl chat time, and it made me realize how much I've missed her. I love you Larkie. Her babies are the funniest kids, they have her fun loving personality and made for some funny moments. Jake always brings life to the party, he is really creative and makes up fun games to play or topics to discuss, he cracks me up. Luke is also a funny guy, and since we grew up together, I always enjoy seeing their cute family. His little boy William was my little playmate and I loved every second of it. Get all these crazy guys in the same room and kiss your boredom goodbye. Now on to the gazillions of photos---
Cute kids playing in the jacuzzi on the deck of the awesome suite the main Shillig family had.
The 3 little guys hanging out together, they are all pretty much the same age, and they were so fun to watch. (William, Atticus, and Maddox)
Peek a Boo!
My pride and joy
Shillig men hanging out, who's feet are who's?
I don't remember what I was laughing at, my husband just loves taking random pictures of me
It's exhausting with all these cousin around
All aboard the luggage trolley! All packed up ready to go hit the strip and head home.
Family Photos before Larkie and Seth leave and we hit the strip
Getting all suited up for the SkyJump!
At the arcade in the Stratosphere, I started this elephant up for Maddox but as soon as it started moving he wanted off, so William decided to take a ride.
Bellagio Buffet- this was Jakes idea, he said we just had to try it so the whole family went. It was awesome! This picture does not do the justice I had in mind for these men and their PILES of crab legs. Jake and Chase were definitely the Kings of the crab.
The love of my life stuffed out of his mind right now. I look at this picture and a line from Tangled goes through my head. "All right I didn't want to have to do this but you leave me no choice....here comes the smolder."
The kids were dropping like flies, we were at the buffet for about 3 hours. Maddox got a nice little head massage from Grandpa that sent him snoozing.
My first experience eating mussels, Lark was so grossed out it was hilarious, I had to rub it in a little. ;)
Cute Isaac still going strong, his final plate choices shrimp and some oranges.
Emmitt grubbing on some ice cream, my kids even ate alot too. We were all so stuffed!! Really great buffet I highly recommend it!
Alaina covered in ice cream and running on sugar. Such a fun vacation!! I didn't want to come home. The videos are to follow in a seperate post, including my skyjump so stay tuned....
