We got there on Good Friday, which was also Chris' birthday. We went out for a nice dinner at Macaroni Grill. It was so crowded when we walked in and we were told we would have about a 30 min. wait. Well, Chris looked over by the bar area and there was an empty table, so he motioned for me and the girls to grab a seat. We plopped down like we owned the place! We did get a few ill looks from some of the patrons who were waiting on tables, but no one ever said a word to us. That's what I get for being married to such a bold husband! :)
The next day, we got up bright and early so we could be at the parks by the time they opened at 9 AM. We were one of the first visitors to walk through the gates. Brittany, immediately, found the ride she wanted to go on...Rip Ride Rockit. It's a new roller coaster that goes straight up...and almost straight down! No, thank you...momma's a big ol' chicken when it comes to rides like that! The wait was pretty long, so she and Chris rode it later in the day...and they loved it! To use Brittany's exact words...it was "AWESOME!"
There they are on the front row! Yes, Chris recorded the entire ride! You couldn't pay me enough money to get on that thing!
Chris and Brittany talked Abby and me into riding Jurassic Park's River Adventure. My poor heart was going thumpa-thumpa-thumpa the entire time because I knew what was coming...an 80 ft. vertical drop in total darkness! Yikes!!! Here's what you face after the plunge...lots and lots of water!!!
On Easter Sunday, we went back to the parks and stayed until 10 PM. We did meet up with some close friends of ours for dinner. Their daughter runs cross country and track with Brittany and they went to Disney for Spring Break. We had such a nice time!
On Monday, we all decided to sleep in, then sit by the pool until around noon. Abby and I splashed around in the water and Chris and Brittany sat out and sunned themselves. It was nice to have a break from rushing off to the parks the first thing.
Here's Abby just chillin' out!
Brittany, actually, decided to get in the water and risk getting her hair wet! Miracle of miracles!
That's about all I have time for today...I'm still trying to catch up on so many things! I'll finish up about our trip in the next day or two. All I know is that I'm so happy we went and shared that time together. All too soon, those kinds of opportunities will be a thing of the past. Have a great Monday!
P.S. Brittany set a new school record on Saturday in the Sprint Medley! She now has 5 school records to her name! :)
26 comments:
It looks like you had a wonderful trip! Glad to have you back :) xo
P.S. Yay Brittany!!
Looks like a great spring break!
glad you are back
Carrie
Hi April
So glad to see and hear that you all had a great time. I have missed you and been wondering how your trip went. Loved the pictures. You are so brave going on that River Ride thing in the dark! Look forward to Part 2 and well done to Brittany too with her new school record.
Lindsay
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5 school records, that is incredible!!
Looks like a GREAT trip too!!
Congrats to Brittany! How exciting. Orlando...I'm about 40 minutes north of there. If you ever return, I'd love to really meet you. It looks like y'all might have been here when we were at Saint Augustine. Y'all went to the beach down this way recently...where was that?
We have FL Disney passes so we haven't been to this park yet. It looks like fun.
Welcome Home - I'm with you!! Such a chicken when it comes to those thrill rides...and I'm not ashamed about it!:)
What fun photos! Glad you could get away for a while. We've had well problems, as I posted about today - and wish CALGON could take me away.....
Awesome spring break.
Blessings, andrea
Congratulations to Brittany!!! Looks like y'all had a BLAST! What a fun Spring Break! Can't wait to see more pictures.♥
I'm glad you had such a good Spring break trip April. I don't blame you for not going on the Rockit! Great picture of Brittany and Chris in the front seat!
It is always good to hear what you and your family is up to! What a fun trip!!!
And Yea! Brittany-Wonderful news about her and running!!!
So glad that you all enjoyed your trip. Woo Hoo, go Brittany.
Well, April, you guys sure know how to "do" Spring Break. It looks like a ton of fun.
I would never have thought of simply sitting at a vacant table; your Chris has guts.
Abby's getting so grown-up!
Welcome back!! Loved the pictures of the girls. So glad you had a great time and much needed break. ((hugs)) I missed you!
so much fun! i can't wait, we'll be there the end of next month. woo hoo! congrats to Brittany for another medal!
I would never have gotten on that rollercoaster either...nuh uh! Not me!
Congrats to Brittany on her accomplishment, that is awesome!
Awesome photos! Looks like you guys had a great time:) I don't do the big rides anymore..just can't handle it! lol
Congrats Brittany!
Looks like a great trip! Congrats to Brittany!
awww!!! what a super time!!! and Congratulations to Brittany!!
~WOW! How fun April! We just love to visit Orlando too.
Thank you for your sweet visit and support of my blog since day one. I appreciate you and our friendship! :)
Looks like a wonderful vacation in Orlando. I spent Spring break in Florida too, about 1 1/2 hours southwest of Orlando, but didn't have near as much fun as it looks like you all had!
What an awesome trip!!!! The pictures are GREAT as usual! Your girls sure looked like they truly enjoyed it!
The picture of Chris was cracking me up...he's seems to just be chillin' with his hand resting on his face while riding this roller coaster. I LOVE it!!! That is him in the front row, right? lol!
Looks like a wonderful time! I can't do those rides with the drops...they scare the crap out of me!
Congrats to Brittany. =)
I really want to ride that rollercoaster! It looks fun! Glad that you guys had a fun trip!
NO WAY would I have gotten on that first ride!!! NOPE!
Looks like you all had a wonderful time April. What a blessing!
Looks like everyone had a blast on your trip.
Oh, I agree with Beth, that first ride looks SCARY!
Thanks for sharing...now I want to go ;)
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