We left on Saturday morning and got there in the early afternoon. We went straight to the pool and lazy river for a couple of hours, ordered pizza, then the kids were off to bed.
On Sunday we went to Sea World for the day. We were there for about two hours when Ethan started to not look so good. He was dragging and saying his head was hurting. He was whiney and wouldn't eat, just laid his head on the table. We ditched Mike and Traci and took the kids for a spin in the car. Ethan passed out before we even got out of the parking lot. He woke up about an hour and a half later and was a new child. We picked him up some food and went back to Sea World until it closed. It was super hot but they had so much fun!
Monday was our last day. We checked out in the morning then spent the rest of the day at the lazy river/beach since the kids loved it so much. Ethan actually cried when we left the hotel because he didn't want to go home. He wanted to stay at the hotel "forever". We didn't get home until 9pm. The last two hours of the car ride was a little rough with Caleb. He was tired and wanted out of the car seat and he sure let us know it! But, we all survived and are making plans to go back again with Mike and Traci...but we might skip Sea World if we can talk the boys out of it.
This was on the way there. They were so cute holding hands. That's Mondo's mom in the background. She hitched a ride with us and stayed with her sister for the weekend.
This was actually at Mondo's dad's hotel. We stopped there first to see him. This is where we stayed last year and Ethan remembered it. He saw the Shamu painted on the elevator and said, "See, I told you! Shamu is at this hotel!"
The entrance to the hotel. They had some great landscaping!
This is right by where you check in. It's called the Icehouse. It's an acutal store for just about anything you might need that you forgot. But, you'll pay about double for it. We paid $2 for a stick of butter...1 stick!
Here's the master bathroom. There was a shower on one side and the toilet on the other. Ethan was scaling it like Spiderman...there's a surpise! Ethan said we could all take a bath together and listed Mike, Traci, Colton, Carson, Mondo, and me. I had a little difficulty expaining why that wasn't a good idea. :-)
Here is one of the kitchens. It is awesome to have a full kitchen when you're travelling with kids! We cooked breakfast and dinner there.
Here is little Caleb walking into the water at the pool. I thought the floaties would be a good idea but I still couldn't let him go. He'd either go face first or go backwards. We'll have to work on that. But he loves the water!
Here he is at the "beach" at the lazy river. He kept trying to climb on these chairs and stand up but his feet would fall through the cracks and he'd get mad.
Ethan borrowed Colton's floatie. He loved that thing! We ended up buying him one so he wouldn't use Colton's the whole time. But, Colton can swim so he didn't really need it.
Ahh....the lazy river. Caleb LOVED it! And I loved the fact that it gave me a break from chasing him!
Ethan even got brave enough to try it. There were parts where he could actually stand up so it wasn't too deep. Of course, he didn't let go of his kung fu grip on daddy!
Caleb was checking out all of the sand toys. He was covered in it! He put it in his hair just like he does with his food.
So cute.
He had fun playing with Mondo's hat. He thought he was pretty cute...and he was right.
We put the three oldest boys in the tub the first night. All Caleb wanted to do was play with the faucet and drink the water.
This was an attempt to get a pic of their mohawks. But they were too wild and crazy to be still!
Ahh, all cleaned up and ready for bed. I was suprised they actually slept together all night. It was there first sleep over...sort of.
(Ok, this isn't where I wanted this picture but it doesn't want to move for some reason!) This is Pete the possum. He came by our room both nights when we were eating outside. Mike got really close to him! I reminded him that when I was a junior zookeeper I learned that possums have 50 razor sharp teeth! He didn't seem to mind.
Yahoo, we got to meet Shamu right when we entered the gates! Ethan was pumped!
Here they are waiting for Shamu.
If I want a pic of me and my kid I have to do it myself! Uh, could our skin tone be any different?!
Still waiting for Shamu!
This is an attempt to get Caleb in the shot. Can you tell he doesn't enjoy being held down? Mondo said he looked like Droopy Dog...I definitely see the resemblance!
Finally...Shamu! Caleb got excited and was pointing at him. That lasted for about half the show then he was over it.
Poor little critter. This was when he had a headache and we had to leave. He was so exhausted!
We're back! Mondo rode this little rollercoasted with Ethan. Look close and you can see Mondo with the black shirt and sunglasses.
This picture turned out really cute. This was outside the stinky penguins. Seriously, this is a million dollar business. You'd think they would figure out a way to control the smell!
We know how to keep him entertained....
Ethan feeding the dolphins. So cool!
It looks like he was touching him but he actually wasn't. His little arms were too short.
One tired boy!
Colton and Ethan watching a movie together.
Enjoying a nice hot dog outside. They were so good!
I LOVE this picture! That is Ethan's new Shamu hat. You'd be shocked to know that he didn't get a stuffed animal at Sea World. We talked him into a hat!
Making smores. He just roasted the marshmellow for me since he's not that into sweets. I know, what kind of four year old is he?!
There were so many places for photo ops! This was our last morning there and we were on our way to the pool.
He is such a good little model. He'll sit and smile wherever we tell him to! Now Caleb on the other hand....
Cheesing it up by the fountain.
This was our last day. That's Caleb asleep on me. He fell asleep while we were floating. We put Ethan's hat on him and covered him with a towel so he wouldn't fry. No, I'm not hot...just a little burned. But I saved my legs this time!
What a little stud muffin!
What beautiful scenery!
That's me and Caleb at the very back on the left.
There we are!
He had a little trouble walking against the current.
These water squirters are the best invention ever! Ethan and Colton played with these for hours!
Our family photo right before we left for home. Back to reality. :-(
Here's the master bathroom. There was a shower on one side and the toilet on the other. Ethan was scaling it like Spiderman...there's a surpise! Ethan said we could all take a bath together and listed Mike, Traci, Colton, Carson, Mondo, and me. I had a little difficulty expaining why that wasn't a good idea. :-)
Here is one of the kitchens. It is awesome to have a full kitchen when you're travelling with kids! We cooked breakfast and dinner there.
Here is little Caleb walking into the water at the pool. I thought the floaties would be a good idea but I still couldn't let him go. He'd either go face first or go backwards. We'll have to work on that. But he loves the water!
Here he is at the "beach" at the lazy river. He kept trying to climb on these chairs and stand up but his feet would fall through the cracks and he'd get mad.
Ethan borrowed Colton's floatie. He loved that thing! We ended up buying him one so he wouldn't use Colton's the whole time. But, Colton can swim so he didn't really need it.
Ahh....the lazy river. Caleb LOVED it! And I loved the fact that it gave me a break from chasing him!
Ethan even got brave enough to try it. There were parts where he could actually stand up so it wasn't too deep. Of course, he didn't let go of his kung fu grip on daddy!
Caleb was checking out all of the sand toys. He was covered in it! He put it in his hair just like he does with his food.
So cute.
He had fun playing with Mondo's hat. He thought he was pretty cute...and he was right.
We put the three oldest boys in the tub the first night. All Caleb wanted to do was play with the faucet and drink the water.
This was an attempt to get a pic of their mohawks. But they were too wild and crazy to be still!Ahh, all cleaned up and ready for bed. I was suprised they actually slept together all night. It was there first sleep over...sort of. (Ok, this isn't where I wanted this picture but it doesn't want to move for some reason!) This is Pete the possum. He came by our room both nights when we were eating outside. Mike got really close to him! I reminded him that when I was a junior zookeeper I learned that possums have 50 razor sharp teeth! He didn't seem to mind.
Yahoo, we got to meet Shamu right when we entered the gates! Ethan was pumped!
Here they are waiting for Shamu.
If I want a pic of me and my kid I have to do it myself! Uh, could our skin tone be any different?!
This is an attempt to get Caleb in the shot. Can you tell he doesn't enjoy being held down? Mondo said he looked like Droopy Dog...I definitely see the resemblance!
Finally...Shamu! Caleb got excited and was pointing at him. That lasted for about half the show then he was over it.
Poor little critter. This was when he had a headache and we had to leave. He was so exhausted!
We're back! Mondo rode this little rollercoasted with Ethan. Look close and you can see Mondo with the black shirt and sunglasses.
This picture turned out really cute. This was outside the stinky penguins. Seriously, this is a million dollar business. You'd think they would figure out a way to control the smell!
We know how to keep him entertained....
Ethan feeding the dolphins. So cool!
It looks like he was touching him but he actually wasn't. His little arms were too short.
One tired boy!
Colton and Ethan watching a movie together.
Enjoying a nice hot dog outside. They were so good!
I LOVE this picture! That is Ethan's new Shamu hat. You'd be shocked to know that he didn't get a stuffed animal at Sea World. We talked him into a hat!
Making smores. He just roasted the marshmellow for me since he's not that into sweets. I know, what kind of four year old is he?!
There were so many places for photo ops! This was our last morning there and we were on our way to the pool.
He is such a good little model. He'll sit and smile wherever we tell him to! Now Caleb on the other hand....
Cheesing it up by the fountain.
This was our last day. That's Caleb asleep on me. He fell asleep while we were floating. We put Ethan's hat on him and covered him with a towel so he wouldn't fry. No, I'm not hot...just a little burned. But I saved my legs this time!
What a little stud muffin!
What beautiful scenery!
That's me and Caleb at the very back on the left.
There we are!
He had a little trouble walking against the current.
These water squirters are the best invention ever! Ethan and Colton played with these for hours!
Our family photo right before we left for home. Back to reality. :-(
6 comments:
I'm jealous...and now even more determined after reading your blog to save money so we can go! LOL!!!!
What a beautiful family you have! Looks like a fun time!
Looks like a great vacation! I'm glad y'all had so much fun!
We had soooo much fun! Can't wait to go back! Great job Mondo on finding the hotel-you are the official VP of vacation planning
I know you had a great time!! The place looks wonderful and so much to do. Your boys are so cute. You have a neat blog. Keep it up.
Ann Kellman
What great pics...looks like y'all had an awesome time!
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