Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Epcot - Labor Day Weekend

My parents, my sister (Annette), and her family came to Orlando for a family vacation over Labor Day weekend. We joined them for a couple of days of fun. Our first day was at Epcot in Disney World, and we spent our second day at Islands of Adventure in Universal Studios. I didn't take any pictures the second day because I left my camera in the car (all too common a theme for our family). The hike back to the car from the Universal parking lot just wasn't worth the walk. It is a horrilbe walk to get into that park.

Here we are on our last day at Disney for a long while. Our passes have offically expired. :( We had a fun couple of years going to Disney. We do need to see other parts of Florida while we are here (however long that will be??). I love Disney and have since I was a kid. I wish the season passes weren't so much money. Donovan actually got to come with us on this adventure. He's usually working so I can play.


Here we are waiting for the rest of the group to ride Soarin. That's a really great ride. I'm holding my little nephew Cade. My sister (Annette) has the blonde hair, blue eyed children and I have the brown hair, brown eyed children.
Jyllian and Brielle had so much fun together. They are one month apart, but Brielle is much taller. I guess Jyllian got my shorty genes.

Jasmine and Ashlyn were patiently waiting for their lunch. Who knows what Jyllian is doing? It sure doesn't look like she has any idea either!

Jasmine really enjoyed having Ashlyn ride all of the rides with her. She usually has to ride with her mom or dad (yuck).


Dreyton is enjoying Disney's technology. Sometimes it's hard to get my kids to leave the buildings at Epcot with computers and games. There is just so much to do and enjoy there.

Dominique is sending e-mails to his friends. He took a picture of himself and then altered it.


Me, my sister Annette, her baby Cade, and my mom.

A group shot with all the kids from left to right: Dreyton, Tyler, Brielle, Dominique, Jyllian, Jasmine, Ashlyn. Oh and don't forget excited Grandma in the background. I guess Grandpa forgot to look.


I wanted a picture taken with my kids and the grandparents. I didn't realize my dad was closing his eyes, but it's the only one I took.



We did get a little wet. Yes, we had another Florida rain storm (they happen almost every day in late summer with a heavy downpour but only last 15-30 min), and I forgot to bring raincoats. I'm usually really good about the raincoats. Donovan and Mike (my brother-in-law) are trying to keep the strollers dry.

At the end of the day, we headed towards the World Showcase at Epcot. It is usually not a very kid friendly part of Disney, but they started a Kim Possible Scavenger hunt. The kids got cell phones that provided them with clues. We were all running around the World Showcase trying to find the clues. It is actually a great idea, and the kids all wanted to go back again.

While we are all waiting for the firework show to begin, the kids played in the water fountain.

The girls were able to make some masks in France. Annette and I also found a wonderful pastry shop in France. We bought a dessert and ate it by ourselves (I sure hope Donovan doesn't read this post!). It was the best pastry. Yummy!!

Jyllian showing off her mask.


1 comment:

Unknown said...

Janae, you are just too much fun! I hope we can come and share some of those wonderful times with you again, too.
I particularly liked the smiling faces of Donovan and Mike with the strollers.
P.S. This is now Isabel. Apparently she used my computer last and I didn't notice that she was signed in until I tried to send this.