When I found out I was going to be 33-34 weeks pregnant I thought for sure we couldn't go. I thought I would be way too uncomfortable to travel. Then about 3 weeks before the trip, I realized I felt pretty good and could totally do it. Sadly, Brian had just started a brand new job and didn't want to ask for time off so soon after starting, and then again like a month later when I had the baby. :( I hate going places without him, but I couldn't turn down a trip to Disney land and Harry Potter world with my whole family! So I went just April 21-April 25th. And I'm so glad I did!
First day was beach day. We drove to Cocoa beach. Florida has the most beautiful white sandy beaches and the ocean isn't even very cold! I approve.
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| the newlyweds.. love them! |
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| epcot pic with the sisters |
The next day was Epcot at Disneyworld. I seriously love it there! Disneyworld is so accommodating to pregnant people and I could ride a lot of the rides. California Soarin' was my favorite ride and then visited all the different countries! Mexico, USA, Canada, France, England, Germany, Norway, Italy.. these are the ones I'm currently remembering.
This is my cute mom and I eating amazing frozen watermelon slushies somewhere in Epcot. We also got gelato, macarons, and amazing caramels from the Welch shop in Germany.
The next day was beach day again. This time we drove to the west side of Florida and went to the Siesta Keys. This beach was rated #1 in 2011 in all of America or something and I could probably agree. This sand was to die for and I swear the ocean was actually warm.
Here is a picture of all my sibs and my mom. We didn't even plan to coordinate our beach outfits! Then Chad entertained us by making impressive puppy sand sculptures of Gracie and Maggie their dogs.
My sister Sheriann and her husband Chad go to Florida like twice a year and they are total pros! They showed us the best beaches and the best restaurants. That night Sher and Chad had made us reservations at 'Ohana which was such a yummy restaurant at the Polynesian resort at Disneyworld. They pretty much bring unlimited steak, chicken, fish, and pork to your table and yummy potatoes, and yummy vegetables. It was so good. The restaurant was pretty dark, so our family picture didn't really turn out, but this is all of us.. minus Brian :(
OK to the best part of the trip! Harry Potter World! I had been wanting to go since it was announced sometime in like 2009. Both of my sisters had been before and I was totally jealous!
It was seriously so magical! I really felt like I was at Hogwarts! Seriously the castle looked so real. I couldn't do any of the rides since I was too pregnant.. but it was still totally worth it! We did the walking tour inside the castle. We saw Dumbledore's office, the fat lady who guards Griffindor and all the portraits in the castle talked. So magical. We ate at the Three Broomsticks and I ordered Butterbeer! Oh my gosh.... so so so sooo good! I didn't even think they could make it really taste that yummy but it was like butterscotch, cream soda, and marshmellow topping. So amazing. We got pumpkin juice from Zonkos, and they had Ollivander's wand shop. I saw a maurader's map, and it lit up when the worker said "I solemnly swear I am up to no good" and the footprints disappeared when she said "mischief managed." Harry Potter world was by far the highlight of my trip! I am going to have to read all the books again. Can you tell I am a fan?
Part of Universal Studios also had Seussical land. I was in the play in highschool so I loved it too! And it actually had a carousel that I could ride. Pretty much the only ride in the entire park. ha.
Sorry for the picture overload, but I never have pictures with my family! Not everyone wanted to go to Universal with me, since they had been before, but Janeen was so sweet and even left Cody to come spend the day with me. I miss my family so much and hate living so far away from them.
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