Florida: Universal Studios Thursday

On Thursday of our trip we all got back together and went to Universal Studios.  This was a really fun park that had lots of fun things to see and some really scary rides.

We didn't waste any time and went straight to the back of the park to see Hogwarts.

And I got a butter beer.  It was sooo good.  

Graham stopped off in Dr. Suess land to pay a visit to the Lorax.

Matt had looked forward to riding the Jurassic Park ride for months.  When we got there, we realized that it was closed for maintenance.  Super bummer.  Neither of us thought of looking up any closures online before we went, and we were sorely disappointed.

Mason had a good time, though.

And Graham rode this train ride many times.  He loved it.

Graham's special treat for the day was this giant Cat in the Hat cookie, but he didn't want to turn it around and show me the decorated side...

...so I tried to get a picture from the back.

Somehow I didn't get any pictures of the scary rides, there was a really good one in the Harry Potter area, and the super fun Hulk roller coaster.  

Florida: Epcot and a birthday Wednesday

On Wednesday, Gary and Lori watched the boys for us and Matt and I went to Epcot.  It was the perfect day because we really enjoyed Epcot, but there wasn't a whole lot there for teeny kids to do.  It also happened to be the Flower and Garden Festival, and there were a lot of really cool flower displays all over the park.  (in other news: I'm looking for new sunglasses after seeing myself in these...)

We then traveled the world in about 80 minutes.  This was the best part of the park.  All the little lands were really neat.  We started in Mexico.

We had some really good lunch in China

walked through Germany

Italy

The American Adventure

Japan

and had some really tasty dessert in France.

Canada

We came back from Epcot and celebrated Gary's birthday.  Happy birthday, Gary!

Florida: Magic Kingdom Tuesday

Tuesday we started our Disney visits with the Magic Kingdom.  This day we went with everyone, and it was a lot of fun having everyone together.  We loved the Magic Kingdom, and was fun to see another Disney, aside from the one in California.  The boys loved it as well.

Jungle cruise and churros.

It's a small world, and Graham loved it.

Graham especially loved these race cars.  I think he rode them at least 3 times.  

By late afternoon, he was tired.

The boys and Grandma and Grandpa Serafine.

The castle in the Magic Kingdom is really pretty, and is lit up with lights and fireworks.

Florida: Monday

On Monday of our trip, we spent the day relaxing at our resort.  We stayed at the Marriott Grande Vista, and it was fabulous.  We got a three bedroom condo, and it was really nice.  

Florida: Day 1

Matt started talking about a Florida 2013 trip a few years ago, and the first week of May we made it happen!  We packed our (what filled like a million) bags, and headed to Orlando Saturday night, May 4th.  We spend Sunday going to sacrament meeting and walking around the temple grounds.

boys and mud

These boys love mud.  And dirt, and rocks, and eating rocks, and anything that has to do with being outside.