Disney World and Family

5 am was really early!   But we were ready. 

Right after this picture we saw that Uncle Kevin was here to pick us up. I am so glad we left earlier than we needed.  The line for security at the airport was very very long.  

First full day of our vacation.  We got to DW about 1 or 2 in the afternoon on the 26th and explored our hotel.  We stayed  in DW at Pop Century.  It was a nice place with a couple of pools.  The girls were anxious to swim but our luggage was a little delayed.  They delivery it to the hotel from the airport but it can take a few hours.  So our suits and stuff didn't get there until after 6pm.  Which is ok really because we were tired.  Next time we will pack suits in our carry ons though.  :-)  But, this picture is on the way in to Epcot.  You can't tell but it was cold.  At the hotel I thought it would warm up so we didn't bring our sweatshirts with.  By the time we got into the park it was still so cold so we stopped and bought new sweat shirts and they were handy all day. 

We did breakfast with Princesses and it was really fun.  Elizabeth and Ella met Belle, Snow White, Aurora, and Arial at the breakfast.   The breakfast was at the Norway section of Epcot right next to China.  So, when we were done we got in line to wait for Mulan.  It was a short wait and she was very nice. 

The 3 China Girls.  :-) 

We left Epcot about 2 I think and headed for the pool.   I read my book while the girls played.  It was perfect. 

The next day we went to Magic Kingdom.  It was super crowded but we had fun.  We left there about 2 as well because they wanted to swim some more and we were checking out the next day.  I needed to check on a rental car so back to the hotel we went.  I was so tired - Ella asked if I was mad but I said no - this is my exhausted face.   :-) 

We picked up the rental and drove to Tampa to hang out with Jim and Pam and the girls for a couple of days.  It was a nice drive and we found their place with no problem.  Swimming was big for the girls.  Thank you Jim and Pam for turning the heat up on the pool!.  

Grace and Elizabeth getting ready to go to the beach 

It was a nice day but a little chilly for Florida.  I think it was 65 or 70 - perfect.  We loved relaxing at the beach and enjoyed chatting with our family.   The girls played with Grace and Madeline and it was fun watching everyone play in the sand. 

Here is Madeline and Ella.  Madeline was making her awesome pancakes for breakfast one day.  Thanks Mad! 

Tampa Zoo on New Years Eve.  That night the neighborhood folks came over and did fireworks.  It was a fun way to ring in the new year.  And then our vacation was over.  We drove back to Orlando to the airport and came back to super cold.  Thanks again Kevin for picking us up.  Thank you too Jim, Pam, Grace and Madeline for such a great time with you.  Can't wait to come back.