11.06.2011

florida!

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Nate and I escaped last week for a fun few days in Florida.  We had 2 free flights from our Kansas City days that
 were going to expire, so we flew the coup and went as far away as possible.  Both of our parents were great and
 watched the kids for us so we could relax an not worry a bit.  We were planning on just relaxing on the beach and enjoying the sunshine, but Mother Nature had other plans.  The forecast in Miami predicted rain the whole time
 we were supposed to be there, so we only spent one day at the beach and then went up to Orlando to explore Universal Studios.  We had such a blast and felt like we were teenagers again!
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My favorite part of the trip was Harry Potter Land.  It was amazing and it felt like we were really right there in the books and movies.  It made me want to come home and reread the books all over again.  It really was amazing!
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Me and my Butterbeer in Hogsmead
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Probably the funniest part of the trip was when Nate ordered a turkey leg from the Harry Potter restaurant.  I was kind of grossed out when I saw it, but Nate dug right in and had a hay day.  About half way through, I think we were both about to barf, but he was determined to finish the thing.  It sure was disgusting, but so funny at the same time!
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We had to get a picture with Curious George since Hayden is pretty much convinced George is his brother or something.
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When I showed Hayden this picture with the T-Rex, he got the most concerned look on his face and was genuinely worried that we were going to get eaten!  I reassured him that it was just pretend, but he sat and studied the picture for a good 10 minutes just making sure.
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And another one just for Hay - Nate and I with his Super Hero friends - particularly Spider-Man and Electro.  
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Overall, it was such a fun get away full of beach time, good food, and way too many roller coasters!  I was feeling green by the end of the 2 days at Universal Studios!  I am so lucky to have such a fun husband and such amazing family around to allow us to get away once in a while.  Can't wait for the next adventure!
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4 comments:

Aby Runyan said...

What a fun trip, I'm so jealous!

luvs, aby

Kelda said...

so fun! I now what to save up to go there =)

Amy said...

Looks so much fun! Harry potter land is on my bucket list for sure!

Amanda said...

What a fun trip! You should have come to visit me! (Although I'm not so sure that you know I live in FL). So it's funny, because I remember Lacey telling me once that my husband and your husband look like they could be brothers and I have a picture of my husband with one of those nasty turkey legs almost identical to the one in this post of your husband. Glad you guys were able to have a fun little getaway!