Sunday-We attended church at the Windermere Ward in Orlando. We belonged to the Metro West Ward when we lived in Windermere, but it was dissolved and the ward members were split up into multiple wards. Many of our friends have moved away from Florida as we did, but a few friends remain there such as Kim and Chuck Nelson. We had a fun time visiting and catching up on our lives since it has been over 8 years since we were there. Erika used to babysit the three Nelson boys so it was fun to see how big they are now. We also drove by our house in Windermere. It was very sad to not even recognize it. The neighborhood was new when we lived there and now it looks different. The trees in the neighborhood have grown and they are very pretty. But our house looks like it was painted a different color and the front door was changed. We also drove by West Orange High School which has been replaced by a new school building, and there is a new freeway going through the area, and parks, stores, and office buildings where fields used to be. It was fun to be back, but it's almost as though living there was a dream.
Monday-We went to Magic Kingdom. Olivia's favorite rides were the Mad Hatter Teacups and Aladdin's Magic Carpet. Watching her laugh and laugh was priceless. Her mom kind of liked it too. But playing is hard for babies, so after awhile Olivia fell asleep and took a nap until it started to rain, Florida style, and we had to find shelter for about 10 minutes. Olivia had no problem taking over her dad's ice cream and gobbling it up to get her energy level back up to par.
Tuesday-We took it easy around the condo. Then we all went to Lego Land at Downtown Disney. We had fun building with the Legos. We also had a treat from Ghiradelli's Chocolate Shop. Yum Yum!
Wednesday-This was our second day at Magic Kingdom. Rob and Laurie are standing at the Mickey Mouse photo spot. Erika, Marcus, and Olivia sped down the race track in their speedy car. Eat your heart out AJ! And then it was Grandpa Rob's job to help Olivia settle down for a nap.
Thursday-We went to New Smyrna beach. Erika, Marcus, and Olivia dug in the sand. Then Erika and Laurie helped Olivia jump the waves. She laughed and laughed until her lips were blue and she was shivering. That's us way out there. Marcus is building a sea turtle in the forefront (He's the one on the right side of the picture if you were unsure.)
Saturday-the last day together. So sad! On Friday we took it easy at the condo and then Rob and Marcus went back to Lego Land at Downtown Disney to take some pictures. Grandpa Rob couldn't resist getting Olivia a Donald Duck stuffed animal. On Saturday Grandpa Rob gave Olivia and Donald Duck a hug before we drove to the airport.
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