On Wed we went to see Kung Fu Panda. We needed a break from all the activities. Of course, Ella slept on my lap through out most of the movie. But the other kids enjoyed the show as did I.
On Thursday we ventured to our first theme park. Cypress Gardens is located in the Winter Haven which is only about 25 mins away. When I was a child my grandparents lived in Winter Haven during the cold Minnesota winter months(which is half the year) and my dad told me today that my Great Grandparents also lived in Winter Haven. So I had been to Cypress Gardens as a child and remembered the water ski show and the Southern Belles. These are beautiful young girls walking around in period dresses. We quickly found that the majority of the rides are perfect for our young children. They were so excited as they ran from ride to ride. There were very few lines and on many rides they could stay on the ride for a second time without having to get off. Noel, Grace and I rode a big, white wood roller coaster that was very fast and pretty much freaked Noel out. Grace loved it and she rode a few other roller coasters with her dad. Little Nathan and Ella would ride anything except the height restrictions got in the way for some of the bigger rides. They had no fear. I dragged them all to the water ski show which was pretty cool. They had some amazing ski jumps and tricks. Of course they still do the famous water ski pyramid.
Finally we found a place to eat that had healthy food (we could hardly believe it). We had a nice lunch inside, cooled off and were ready to explore. Besides having a ton of rides Cypress Gardens als
o has amazin
g gardens, a small zoo and a stage shows. So we walked through some beautiful gardens and then saw a Pirates play. But of course it is summer in Florida and it being 3pm it started to rain. And it rained and it rained and it rained. This was not a sprinkling rain or even a steady rain but rather a monsoon, tropical depression rain for over an hour. Finally we realized that we could be waiting for a very long time so we dashed to the car and headed home, wet, tired but happy to have had such a fun time.
And so Friday, Saturday and Sunday we hung around the cozy house, swam and rested. Daddy took the kids minus Ella to see Walli at the movies and now we are ready for another exciting week in Florida.
2 comments:
I have been checking your blog often. I am glad you all are having so much fun! We are headed to the Disney Hilton in late September. Email me later with more details about your stay. We can't wait to go!
I love reading your blogs. I am so excited that you are having such a great time in Florida. So many new things to see and do.
I love the ocean. There is nothing better than the sound of the waves and the smell in the air and, of course, playing in the waves. I am glad you can spend so much time there.
I love the Bells. Happy adventures in Florida
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