The grandkids had a great time, and it was very nice to have all of the Lott cousins together. The kids enjoyed swimming and just hanging out together. I know my daughter Jasmine kept her cousins (Mattison and Isabel) awake at night. I kept hearing them giggle as they thought they were being so clever and sneaky.
Magic Kingdom- Day 1
We were all up and ready to hit the ground running as we began our Disney excursion. The kids were excited and wanting to ride, ride, ride. Below is a picture with Grandma and Grandpa Lott and all of the grandkids (excluding Jyllian). She wouldn't get in this picture. It has to be her idea to have her picture taken. Anne and Wayne have eight grandkids, and Karen is pregnant with their ninth. She is having a girl in July.
After riding splash mountain, I took a picture of some of the group. We got a little wet on this log ride, and the water felt good on the sunny Florida day. 
This picture is taken in front Cinderella's castle. The kids were getting tired and my feet were aching, but it was still easy to smile after Day 1. 
Hollywood Studios - Day 2Day two we went into Hollywood studios. We were able to get a picture of the whole group. A nice gentleman took our picture. Toy Story Mania is one of my favorite rides. We were able to get fast passes, but they weren't good until after 6pm. When we returned, it was closed due to technical difficulties. It reopened about an hour later, but some didn't get to ride. I was very impressed to see Wayne and Anne ride the Tower of Terror, and they were brave enough to do it without any Depends too. It is quite the free fall.
This is a playground in the park called Honey I Shrunk the Kids. I think all of the kids had a great time here. We spent a good hour in this playground. I was exhausted after chasing Jyllian. She is always on the go.
Donovan was taking a break inside the playground. Doesn't he look nice in those shades?
Dreyton was starting to run out of steam.
These four were the life of the party! Donovan and Kristen are so crazy when they are together. But they just take after their animated mother (and her Herbert Hardnarkle adventures).
While we were in line for the Toy Story ride, I took a picture. It is a 3-D ride, hence the cool looking eyeglasses.
Jyllian can pose very well for her pictures when she wants to. She wanted me to take her picture. She lifted her leg in the picture. I'm not sure why. I guess she thought it would be a better picture. What do you think?
I was trying to take a picture of the two of us together. Not such a good picture. I need to practice and get some good pictures. Kristen does this very well.
Day 3- Animal KingdomOur first ride of the day was on a Safari ride. Everyone was able to ride in a jeep around the wild animal park. I think this was the favorite for the kids. We were able to see all kinds of animals that live in the wild. Here are Karen, Mike, and Ethan enjoying the ride.
Me, Jyllian, and Dreyton posing for our picture.
Kristen, Meg, Mattison, and Isabel were having a great time. Meg was sticking her tongue out at Donovan.
Jasmine's got the look...we just aren't sure what that look will do for her.
The three youngest wanted to ride Dinosaur, but they were too small. Maybe in a few years, they will reach my "towering stature." It looks like Meg will be able to ride it before Ethan and Jyllian.
Jyllian playing the drums.
Still Day 3 but we hopped over to the Epcot Center. They have free taste testing of some soda from around the world. There were some disgusting flavors, but a few of them were rather tasty. Jasmine obviously tried the one that is made to subdue the consumer.
We were just about ready to leave the parks and head back to Gainesville. Jyllian was tired and did not want to be in the picture, but Grandma held onto her like a cowboy wrassling a steer to capture this precious moment on film.
2 comments:
It was a fun few days, huh? Even in the heat!
Awesome time...except for some of those whiney kids. Can't wait for the next trip.
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