tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32280814325497656722024-02-02T04:34:51.520-08:00Golden GangWe are a homeschooling family of seven that love the Lord and love this country. We pray that our journey will be one of encouragement to you and your family!Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.comBlogger386125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-57708172438593049832013-06-04T08:53:00.001-07:002013-06-04T08:53:48.566-07:00Enjoying the Journey of Life!Life is funny.<br />
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Life brings changes.<br />
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For us, change is starting to become come place.......and we are adapting much easier.<br />
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Long story short, we have decided to stop traveling full-time. I know....SHOCKER!<br />
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Our decision to travel and explore this wonderful country, has always been a family decision. We were regularly asking the kids how they liked it, and if they wanted to keep on going. Every now and then, one of them might have a bad, boring, or lonely kind of day, and want to go home to see their friends or family. Recently, those feelings started happening more often....even with ME! ;)<br />
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I honestly thought I would never have a house again! I thought I could live in our RV home forever!<br />
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But. As the Lord does, SO many times, HE changed my perspective and gave me new eyes to see. HE also started working on my kids' desires.<br />
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So, we are home. :) It is a good thing. <br />
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We are paying off debt, saving money and seeing friends and family. We are signing up for camps, sports and home school classes. We are back in our community and our comfort zone.<br />
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We come back home with a fresh perspective, too.<br />
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We are blessed. I mean, really blessed.<br />
We have traveled FULL-TIME, for almost 3 years, as a family, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We have experienced this country first-hand and enjoyed so many "firsts!"<br />
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We realize the precious time we have been given, but also realize how precious our family and friends are to us as well. <br />
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We will miss our friends on the road,( PLEASE come see us!), and we hope to travel again in the future.<br />
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Life is funny. But, life is so good. :)<br />
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Here are just a few of our most favorite times on the road:<br />
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Driving on the GOLDEN Gate Bridge!</div>
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Landscapes and natural wonders.....</div>
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Laura Ingalls Wilder's home....</div>
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Todd skydiving on his 40th birthday!</div>
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Countless sunsets...</div>
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Trying to hug a Redwood :) </div>
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Sledding at White Sands....</div>
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Rock climbing.....</div>
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Totally amazing sights....</div>
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Tons of hiking trails- CONQUERED!</div>
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We have experienced life in its fullest capacity. Together. We are so grateful!!<br />
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"Happy Trails to you......Until we meet again....."<br />
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Blessings,<br />Steph<br />
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Since 1974, in Amarillo, TX., in a COW PASTURE, ..... the one,.... the only....<br />
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Cadillac Ranch. :)<br />
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We went prepared, with several cans of paint.<br />
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And, we made sure to tell the kids how important it was, that they FULLY understood, that spray painting graffiti ANY WHERE else...... IS ILLEGAL.<br />
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Even though it was 100 degrees in the dry Texas sun, we had a fun time making our mark. :)<br />
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Here, he declares to the world, his love for me. :)</div>
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"You Only Live Once!"<br />
So true. <br />
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<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-37799953842783413502013-05-19T16:14:00.001-07:002013-05-19T16:14:55.284-07:00The BIG Texan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you visit Amarillo, you just have to eat at the FAMOUS Big Texan Restaurant!<br />
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First of all, they come pick you up in a FREE, longhorn cadillac LIMO! Our driver is a retired, geo-physicist! ( All I know, is that means, he is REALLY smart.) :) He chauffeur's for the Texan, just so he has something to do everyday!<br />
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This was a first for me and the kids! WHOO HOO!<br />
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The girls even put on their Sunday best for this experience! LOVE IT!<br />
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Once we arrived, we went directly into the fun, gift shop. You could seriously pay WAY too much money on some really fun stuff here. ;)<br />
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We also walked through out the restaurant and noticed a small casino and gun-shootin' game.<br />
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This is another place that was featured on "Man vs. Food." I loved the old west and saloon-style decorations through out.<br />
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We stuffed ourselves and even had leftovers! Emily and Parker also received a free cowboy hat with their kid's meals. BONUS!<br />
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Seriously, go to the Big Texan, enjoy the atmosphere and have a steak dinner! <br />
And that is NOT a bunch of bull. ;)<br />
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Blessings,<br />
Steph<br />
<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-335491900124022342013-05-09T10:16:00.003-07:002013-05-09T10:16:43.222-07:00Out in the Middle of No Where, Kansas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A couple of weeks ago, we spent a week in Dorrance, KS., at a Corps of Engineers Park.<br />
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For only $8/ night, including water and electric and a dump station, the kids enjoyed the wide open spaces and playground.<br />
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There are several "Loops" at this particular park, but we had ours ALL to ourselves.<br />
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All though it was cold and windy most of the time, it was a beautiful park, right next to Wilson Lake, for a wonderful price!<br />
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The kids are steadily finishing their school work, and we are enjoying the cooler weather. ;)<br />
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We were only an hour from West Monroe, LA., so we drove on over to visit the headquarters of the HUGELY famous show, "Duck Dynasty!" </div>
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The family just cracks us up! We love it all. <br />
The simplicity. The beards. The southern food. The way they make fun at each other.<br />
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They also know how to make a statement. <br />
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Todd tried to sneak in the warehouse, but it just wasn't happenin'<br />
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We were hoping to meet some of the family, but this was the next best thing. ;)<br />
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Even on cardboard they look cool.<br />
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Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-11477813185262430972013-04-30T09:08:00.003-07:002013-04-30T09:09:10.905-07:00Ameristar RV Park - Campground ReviewWhile we were in Vicksburg, MS. for a few days, we stayed<span style="color: #741b47;"> <a href="http://www.ameristar.com/Vicksburg_Hotel_RV_Park.aspx">here</a></span>. Although it is part of the local casino, it is far enough away, that you can't even 'see' the gamblers or hear the cha-ching of their winnings! HA!<br />
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Price -$23/night for full hook ups<br />
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Amenities - they do have a small, but clean laundry and tv room. Other than that, it is a safe, clean park to stay in the area.<br />
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If we can make it back to see Vicksburg National Park, this is where we would stay.<br />
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Blessings,<br />
StephGolden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-12787955087445147572013-04-30T08:29:00.001-07:002013-04-30T08:29:08.558-07:00State #29!! Mississippi!We intended on having a couple of days in Vicksburg, MS., enjoying Vicksburg National Park. But, as life would have it, as it sometimes happens, we needed to slow down and have some serious family time. <br />
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Life lessons. Hard lessons. But, lessons we all need to learn at some point......sometimes more than once. ;)<br />
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Our recent lessons have been about diligence, laziness, thankfulness and respect.<br />
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Sometimes, you just have to put on the breaks of "your plans" and take the time to reevaluate what is right or wrong and FIX it! :)<br />
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So, just as any other family in America, whether you live in a house made of sticks and bricks or an rv, we have problems, stresses, issues, and what ever else you want to call them! <br />
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Our next adventure took us to a special place, with a special 'call.' ;) <br />
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Stay tuned!<br />
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Blessings,<br />
Steph<br />
<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-38667915041902406462013-04-29T11:59:00.000-07:002013-04-30T08:34:33.454-07:00Rainbow Plantation - Campground ReviewWhile we stayed in Summerdale, Al., we enjoyed our time at <a href="http://www.escapees.com/NonMembers/Parking.aspx"><span style="color: #741b47;">this campground</span></a>. We are Escapee members, so any time we know that there is a campground in an area that we want to visit, we definitely take advantage of their wonderful facilities.<br />
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The location was perfect for visiting the USS Alabama in Mobile and Lambert's cafe, too. :)<br />
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Price -$16/night plus a couple of dollars electricity per night<br />
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Amenities - They have large sites, GREAT laundry for only $0.75/load!!!!, and a large dining/activity center. The people, as usual, were so friendly and welcoming, too. :)<br />
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We LOVE Escapees campgrounds! We would definitely return.<br />
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Blessings,<br />
StephGolden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-46412658795866269792013-04-28T14:23:00.001-07:002013-04-28T14:23:09.375-07:00Happy Birthday Parker!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am freaking out.<br />
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My baby is FIVE YEARS OLD!<br />
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Thank you to all the family that gave him cards. He was SOOOO excited!<br />
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He knew EXACTLY HOW he wanted to celebrate his day, too. He wanted all of us to 'surprise' him in the morning, open his gifts and cards, FIRST thing, and then eat and go shopping. HA!<br />
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He also knew that he wanted a movie, a Star Wars action figure and an Iron Man t-shirt. :)<br />
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SO, after all the morning's excitement.....He went SHOPPING! Yee Haw!<br />
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For his menu:<br />
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Breakfast - Cinnamon Rolls with orange icing, strawberries and orange juice<br />
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Lunch - Grilled cheese sandwiches, Cheese-puffs, strawberries and Rootbeer<br />
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Dinner - He wanted a date (with me, of course) to McDonald's :) (the rest of the family ate a homemade chicken pot-pie)<br />
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Happy Birthday Parker! We all love you very much!<br />
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Blessings,<br />
Steph<br />
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While we were in Summerdale, AL., near Foley, AL., we HAD to visit Lambert's. I can not express to you, in words, how absolutely, amazingly awesome this place is!!!!!! </div>
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Just LOOK at that roll! Oh! And they THROW them at you in the restaurant... LOVE it!</div>
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Not only do they serve enormous portions, but they also have staff walking around, serving extra food!</div>
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We had fried chicken, BBQ, hamburgers, chicken-fried steak, mash potatoes, green beans, fried okra, corn, peaches, fries, fried shrimp and collard greens! The strawberry shortcakes were free, along with fried potatoes, and much more!<br />
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We had so much fun here as a family. I really want to encourage anyone who visits the Gulf Shores area of Alabama, to eat at Lambert's and make some fun, yummy food, family memories. :)<br />
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Blessings,<br />
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There is just something so tough and so awesome about battleships. I mean, just LOOK at that!<br />
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The USS Alabama was used to defend our freedom from WWII to Iraq. <br />
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You can't help but marvel at all the big 'guns.'<br />
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Throughout the tour, we saw many, many missiles like this. WOW!<br />
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You can't help but pretend, your 'one of the guys,' fighting the enemies, when your on this bad boy! ;)<br />
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Todd and I even had our 'Titanic moment.....so romantic.....<br />
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Uh, WHAT?! Silly boys :)<br />
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Everything is massive on this ship, except for all the narrow passageways and stairs.<br />
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I think my kids lied down on every bed we passed! EEeeewwww.....<br />
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There is a church on the ship, but unfortunately, it would not fit more than 20 soldiers at a time.<br />
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We also walked through the museum, holding combat aircraft. Here is one of the Red Tail planes, flown by the Tuskegee men!! Too cool!<br />
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The Black Bird. Now, that is just 'Bad. To. The. Bone.'<br />
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We also ventured onto the USS Drum Submarine.<br />
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I have a new respect for all Navy soldiers. How they can live and THRIVE in such a small space for a long amount of time is just dumbfounding!<br />
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HUGE Mark 14 Torpedo!<br />
COOL!<br />
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The kids loved turning the wheels, pushing the knobs and trying to lock all the doors. ;)<br />
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It was a gorgeous day in Mobile, Alabama, with amazing sights to appreciate. As we walked through these retired vessels, we kept recognizing how different our technology is today, and how far advanced our ships must be now.<br />
Thank you to all the committed veterans who have served and are serving our great nation! I am in awe of how blessed we are, to be protected by the BEST!<br />
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Blessings,<br />
Steph<br />
<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-27478535368339806322013-04-17T07:24:00.002-07:002013-04-17T07:25:04.011-07:00Bayou Segnette State Park, Westwego, LA. - Campground ReviewWe stayed at <a href="http://www.crt.state.la.us/parks/ibyusegne.aspx"><span style="color: #741b47;">Bayou Segnette</span></a> for 6 days, while visiting the New Orleans area. I ABSOLUTELY recommend this park! Although, there are no full hook-ups, it is THE PLACE to stay. ;)<br />
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Price -$26/night for electric and water and a dump station (in the winter, it is less $$)<br />
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Amenities - HUGE sites, trails, free laundry (although the machines were broke :( ), a water park, and only 20 minutes from the Algiers Ferry (which is free), that takes you to Canal Street in New Orleans.<br />
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We felt safe here, and it was a quiet, clean place to stay. I would definitely stay here again, if we were in the area.<br />
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Blessings,<br />
Steph<br />
<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-31495423446387169542013-04-17T07:14:00.001-07:002013-04-17T07:14:37.088-07:00Audubon Acres RV Park, Abbeville, LA. - Campground ReviewIf you want to visit Avery Island in Louisiana, then you need to stay at <a href="http://www.audubonacresrvpark.com/"><span style="color: #741b47;">Audubon Acres</span></a>! The owner is so helpful and kind, and just so genuine. It is a very small rv park, but on private property, in the country. We felt very safe and liked the simplicity of the park, compared to the busy, traffic-filled city parks.<br />
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Price - $10/ night for full hook-ups, using our Passport America discount! Love it!<br />
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Amenities - none, except a huge field for the kids to play. ;) <br />
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We would definitely stay here again! Tell Joe we sent you. :)<br />
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Blessings,<br />
Steph<br />
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<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-87400779334834972822013-04-17T07:02:00.002-07:002013-04-17T07:02:56.783-07:00Eagles Landing RV Park, Holt, FL. - Campground ReviewWhile we were visiting the Pensacola area, we stayed in Holt, FL., about 45 minutes away, at this <span style="color: #741b47;"><a href="http://www.campingandcampgrounds.com/eagle.htm">nice campground.</a></span><br />
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The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Although it was not our first choice, (the state park was full) :) we enjoyed our time here.<br />
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Price- $160 for a week with full hook ups<br />
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Amenities- A very small bath room, no shower house and a small laundry room. It is a 'no frills' park, but that was ok with us. I did use the laundry facility; which worked great.<br />
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If we were in the area, we would probably try to get into the state park again, but this park is a nice<br />
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Blessings,<br />
Steph<br />
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There are SOO many things I love about traveling full time. One of the most fun parts of this lifestyle, are the 'coincidences.' Here we are, traveling on the Algiers Ferry to New Orleans for the day, after we just found out that today is the 30th Anniversary of the Jazz Festival!<br />
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All along Canal Street and the Riverwalk were vendors and booths galore!<br />
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New Orleans is NOT a family friendly city, however, it does possess a culture that I wanted my children to experience.<br />
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Everywhere you turn, there is Jazz music playing.<br />
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The history of the city is also celebrated. Here is Master General Andrew Jackson's memorial.<br />
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St. Louis Cathedral is the oldest in America.<br />
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Established as a parish in 1720, it is just stunning.<br />
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So many people just sitting around, eating and listening to Jazz. :)<br />
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The French Quarter has so much style and character.<br />
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If you visit New Orleans, you also HAVE to eat their yummy, beignets!!<br />
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As we stood in line, we listened to more Jazz. ;)<br />
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Oh, so awesome! We had powdered sugar EVERYWHERE! It was lovely. :)<br />
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Then, off to the famous, Mother's Restaurant! Yee Haw!<br />
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I wanted the kids to eat REAL, AUTHENTIC, Cajun, dishes.<br />
So, we ordered Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee, Creole, and a couple of Poy-boy Sandwiches! Our waitress was so great, she also brought out some free bread and desserts! <br />
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The etouffee was definitely the family favorite! <br />
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Another 'site' to see is the above ground cemeteries. So different...so creepy....<br />
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I am glad that we ventured to New Orleans. We had an enjoyable time; listening to music, eating yummy cajun food and soaking in the sunshine.<br />
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Blessings,<br />
Steph<br />
<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-53428923913101540392013-04-10T18:12:00.003-07:002013-04-10T18:12:35.774-07:00State #27!! - Louisiana!!"On the Road Again......"<br />
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Our first stop in Louisiana is Abbeville. This is a very small town, just a few miles from Avery Island, LA. We ABSOLUTELY, positively, with out question, HAD to visit......<br />
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The Tabasco Factory!! Yee Haw!<br />
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Every single bottle of Tabasco sauce, made in over 150 different countries all over the world, are made right here, in this very factory! You could actually smell the sauce outside!<br />
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Mr. McIlhenny came up with the recipe on his own, in his own home and decided to start selling it in local stores, after his friends encouraged him.<br />
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Little did he know then, that today, he would produce over 700,000 bottles A DAY! WOW!<br />
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This is just the beginning of the days batch. :)<br />
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Yep. We're a spicy-food, kind of family. ;)<br />
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After a short film and a walk through the bottling tour, we ventured to the Tabasco Country Store.<br />
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Would you believe that they have a counter full of FREE SAMPLES!! <br />
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Not only did we try all the sauces, hot sauces, dressings and spices......<br />
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But, we also tried their chili and ICE CREAM! Whoo hoo!<br />
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Seriously. Have YOU ever tried Raspberry-Chipotle or Jalapeno-Vanilla ice cream?!<br />
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Too funny! It is cold and tastes like the yummy flavor, but then it leaves your throat on fire. ;)<br />
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Parker couldn't decide if he liked it or not. HA!<br />
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<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-80930248011689798412013-04-09T10:28:00.001-07:002013-04-09T10:28:19.682-07:00Hoppin' on Home for Easter!So, while we were in Pensacola, FL., we decided that we needed to drive 10 hours in one day to get home for Easter. To say that we were a little homesick is an understatement! HA! <br />
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And then the 'big' kids darted out for their's......<br />
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I mean BIG!! <br />
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Look at the pure joy in their smiles! Even Zach and Tanner (who is hiding) couldn't wait to dig in to their chocolate-filled yumminess. :)<br />
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It's o.k. Tanner, I won't tell anyone...<br />
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Easter at Grandma's means fun and pretty pictures in our new, fancy, smancy Easter dresses! Tammy's family looked so beautiful.<br />
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It was truly a special day with family.<br />
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The next two weeks were FILLED to the BRIM with play dates, sleep overs, dinners, lunches, errands, doctor visits and more play dates, family visits, sleep overs,.....<br />
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We had SO much fun seeing everyone we could! We are looking forward to Christmas time, when we can visit longer and see those sweet friends and family we missed on this quick trip.<br />
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The road is calling and we have MUCH to accomplish in the next 9 months!<br />
WHOO HOO!<br />
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Blessings,<br />
StephGolden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-75172855465685990662013-04-04T09:11:00.002-07:002013-04-04T09:11:34.111-07:00Pensacola, FL. - Boyhood MemoriesSo, while we spent a week in Pensacola, FL., we HAD to visit his old neighbors that STILL live there, after 30 years!! <br />
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It was so fun to talk about the 'old' times when Todd was a little boy. Glen and Gayle were good friends with his family and have kept in touch all this time. :) <br />
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We drove by his old elementary school (it has changed a lot, but was still sentimental ).<br />
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His families' church has definitely expanded and grown over the years, too!<br />
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Not only does this traveling lifestyle give us new memories, but it also gives us opportunity to remember and 'relive' old memories. TOO COOL!<br />
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Blessings,<br />
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<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-16609228655345329752013-03-22T17:05:00.003-07:002013-03-22T17:05:57.931-07:00Happy Birthday Zach!! & the Blue Angels!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, Zach went and became a teenager right under my nose! <br />
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So, to celebrate, we drove like crazy-people, left Orlando and drove seven hours on Tuesday, so we could watch their first practice of the year on Wednesday. :)<br />
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We LOVE the Blue Angels, but Zach REALLY loves them, so it was a MUST to see them ON HIS BIRTHDAY! How cool is that?<br />
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The Naval Air Museum is in Pensacola, which is also Todd's old hometown when he was a little boy, but that is for another post. ;)<br />
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The practice was just awesome! I could sit and watch them for hours.<br />
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Only the elite pilots are honored with this prestigious job of flying the Blue Angels. It is just a wonder, how graceful and smooth they are, while flying at top speeds.<br />
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Parker enjoyed the planes, but, all he wanted was a picture next to this John Deere tractor! HA!<br />
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The Air & Space Museum and the Blue Angels practice was also FREE!! WHOO HOO!<br />
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We decided to get tickets to the IMAX show, "The Magic of Flight." It made you feel like you were flying, but also gave a behind the scenes look at the Blue Angels' pilots. GREAT documentary. AND, for being homeschoolers, they gave us a discount! It was $5 each! LOVE it!<br />
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Guess who we also ran into while we were at the show?! Only about 3 other full-time families! :)<br />
Talk about sweet company. :)<br />
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It was a fun, happy birthday! Now, I just need to cope with the fact that Zach is thirteen years old!<br />
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Blessings,<br />Steph<br />
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Oh, what a wonderful place! Animal Kingdom is part zoo, part amusement park.<br />
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The newest ride is Everest. Simply fast, fun and really high. ;)<br />
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There are Todd, Tanner, Hannah and Zach in the last two seats!<br />
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Through out the park, you just never know who might be 'hangin' around.<br />
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This bat was HUGE! So creepy....<br />
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Look at this beautiful buck. <br />
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"It's Tough to be a Bug" show was super! It was a 3D, interactive thrill!<br />
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Then, we went on a safari ride! Too cool!<br />
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So many cool animals.....<br />
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Lazy hippos.....<br />
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Wildebeests.....<br />
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Gorgeous giraffe.....<br />
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All of these animals, walking around OUT IN THE OPEN!!!<br />
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Even this awesome lion was just a few yards away!! LOVE it!<br />
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Look closely, see the cheetah?!<br />
He is NOT in a cage!<br />
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A rare, white rhino......<br />
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We also enjoyed Dino Land, too. (part of Animal Kingdom)<br />
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Pizzafari was one our favorite places to eat in all of Disney! Yummy pizza, bread sticks and caesar salad was such a treat after a morning filled with fun.<br />
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The Primeval Whirl ride was fun......especially for Emily, who rode it about 15 times. Not kidding......<br />
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And then, in Asia, the girls found their chance to dance, dance, dance.<br />
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What!? Who is that?!<br />
Yep. That would be Tanner dancing!!!<br />
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What happens at Disney, stays at Disney, right? hee, hee :)<br />
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We truly had a blast at Animal Kingdom.<br />
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From the Kilimanjaro Safaris, to the Kali River Rapids, and the broadway-like show; Festival of the Lion King, Animal Kingdom was wonderfully memorable!<br />
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<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-22311157003682028292013-03-18T08:27:00.001-07:002013-03-18T08:27:17.116-07:00EPCOT!!Day 3 of our Disney fun, found us at Epcot. This place is just huge! It is amazing to me, when I think of the engineers that designed all of these locations. It is also mind boggling to think of all the food, toys, clothes and other fun stuff that is sold on a daily basis. <br />
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I LOVE how each park has a different 'feeling' and theme for its' visitors. There is SO much to capture and appreciate, that it is hard to pick a 'favorite.'<br />
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We stood in line for 'Soarin,' for almost 2 hours!! Thank the Lord, we had snacks to munch on while we waited. The waiting lines also have these interactive games on the wall for you to play. This is the first ride, I've experienced 3 out of four senses. Too cool. Not only do you 'fly,' but you also feel the air blowing, see the amazing landscapes and SMELL the evergreens and oranges!! LOVE it!<br />
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We also rode the 'Living with the Land' ride and enjoyed seeing all the plants, fruit (a 9 pound lemon) and fish produced inside the huge greenhouse.<br />
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But, it was the 'Test Track' ride that really got our attention! We loved all the futuristic vehicles and having the chance to create our own. Too cool!<br />
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Walking through all the countries was so interesting. I liked how they played music, sold food and clothing that signified each place. <br />
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Even the buildings made you feel like you were in the middle of that country!<br />
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From Canada, to Germany to China......Epcot includes so many details right here in America!<br />
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Blessings,<br />
Steph<br />
<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-74806399807225295132013-03-16T11:22:00.001-07:002013-03-16T11:22:41.529-07:00Hollywood Studios!! & An American Idol Experience!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Day 2, of our Disney fun, was located at Hollywood Studios!<br />
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The little ones LOVED the 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground,' while the BIG kids rode the BIG rides.<br />
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And, an ant busy at work. :)<br />
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Todd took Tanner, Zach and Hannah on the 'Rock N Roller Coaster' a couple of times that day!<br />
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The 'Tower of Terror' was also one of their favorites.<br />
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All through out the park, you may run into one of the many characters. We thought the 'Green Army Man,' from Toy Story was too funny! Look at his shoes! I LOVE all the little details that Disney does so well.<br />
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The Toy Story ride was definitely a favorite for the whole family, too.<br />
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Many of the rides are in 3D!! TOO FUN!<br />
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These boys are out for blood. What do you think? HA!<br />
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This Extreme Stunt show was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! <br />
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Not only were there racing cars doing all kinds of fancy-scary thrills.......<br />
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But even Lightening McQueen showed up! WHOO HOO!<br />
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They also showed motorcycle stunts, fire, water explosions and much more. LOVED it!<br />
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They also have a cool Star Wars ride, which is also in 3D.<br />
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I thought Zach was going to explode with excitement. :)<br />
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At the end of the day, we made our way to the stadium for the spectacular "Fantasmic" show.<br />
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It features Mickey, all of the princesses and lights, fireworks, puppets, smoke, water.....AMAZING!<br />
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This was Emily's face the ENTIRE time! She kept screaming out all the princesses' names.<br />
Pure joy. :)<br />
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Another fun part of our Hollywood Studios experience was Todd auditioning for 'American Idol Experience!' It is part of the American Idol family, but not the REAL show. They have 'found' many of the top 10 singers for the REAL show, though, so it is definitely an avenue for anyone wanting to see if they have what it takes. :)<br />
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So, since Todd is 42 years old, and can't audition for the REAL one, we all thought it would be fun to see what the 'Experience' is like!<br />
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After two different auditions in front of the producers, HE MADE THE SHOW!!!!<br />
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He sang "Amazed" by Lonestar, and received nothing but praise from the judges. The other contestants, unfortunately did not get a lot of praise, and I was a little embarrassed for them. <br />
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I know that I am biased. <br />
I know that I am married to this man, but SERIOUSLY!! THIS MAN CAN SING! :)<br />
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When it was all said and done, a younger girl won. :( That's o.k., she can actually have her chance to audition at the REAL American Idol now. <br />
It was SOOOO fun to see Todd on the big stage, in front of a thousand people, with the lights and music and judges and everything. It was a great experience and we were all SO proud!<br />
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Hollywood Studios was a blast!<br />
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From the 8:00 am welcome show, to the rides, theatrics and amazing robots, Magic Kingdom was everything I thought it would be and much more!<br />
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The first of many rides; Buzz Lightyear, was SO fun. :)<br />
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I think they might fly? What do you think?<br />
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Tanner, Emily and Parker having 'tea' and trying not to throw up! HA!<br />
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This was an interesting show, and educational. :) Even at Disney, you can learn something and have a great time.<br />
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It is Spring Break for many, including us, so the park was VERY crowded, however, with the advantage of the Fast Pass and Zach's wheel chair access, we did not have to wait any longer than 15 min. for all the rides and shows! Zach can walk short distances, but after about 20 minutes, his foot starts hurting. Please continue to pray for a complete recovery. Thanks!<br />
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It was so fun to see the kids' first glimpse at Cinderella's castle.<br />
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Poor Zach, not only had to get pushed in the wheel chair, but had to succumb to his older brother's antics! Stinky!<br />
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At night, the castle lights up in many different colors. SO MAGICAL!<br />
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The Electrical Parade was TOTALLY AWESOME!!!<br />
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The fireworks and parade lasted for 2 hours!! It was such a perfect way to end a perfectly wonderful day. :)<br />
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Parker lasted till the end and cuddled up with Zach. So sweet. :)<br />
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<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-35058432945503176912013-03-12T12:19:00.001-07:002013-03-12T14:23:07.573-07:00Downtown DisneyLast weekend, we met up with Mike, Janice, Jerry and Ruby at Downtown Disney. They have adopted us as their "Roadie-Kids" and we joyfully accept. :)<br />
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Since Mike is a veteran, he generously shared his discount with us for Disney World tickets!! We were originally going to go to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, but with his discount, we get to visit Epcot and Animal Kingdom, too! AND, for less $$$!!!!! <br />
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A HUGE THANK YOU, THANK YOU Mike and Janice!!!!<br />
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Downtown Disney is a fun place with all kinds of shops and places to spend way to much money! HA!<br />
LEGO even set up shop with all their fun stuff.<br />
This Buzz and Woody was our favorite. :)<br />
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Mrs. Ruby let the littles take a little train ride. Parker was loving it!<br />
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Only at Disney, are the buildings interactive. Here, Stitch actually 'spits' at the people below.<br />
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Yep. That is Hannah and Emily WANTING to get spat on! :)<br />
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Oh yeah! Who doesn't LOVE chocolate?!<br />
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The store smelled like chocolate heaven. :) We all enjoyed our FREE chocolate samples, too!<br />
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Even this display out of LEGOS was inspiring.<br />
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It is just indescribable how thankful we are to have met these sweet friends! They continue to love on us, share encouragement and pass on Godly wisdom, every time we meet. <br />
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Life on the road is not always easy. It definitely has its challenges along the way, however, the Lord works out so many small details to bless us with incredible friendships.<br />
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Blessings,<br />
Steph<br />
<br />Golden Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057686889320403241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228081432549765672.post-82924645531288497542013-03-08T16:05:00.001-08:002013-03-08T16:05:12.008-08:00Happy Birthday Hannah!!Hannah is now officially DOUBLE DIGITS!!! <br />
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Where has TEN years gone!?!?! <br />
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She woke up to pretty decorations, that Emily made. :)<br />
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Emily was absolutely giddy for Hannah's big day. Too sweet.<br />
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All she wanted this year was money. HA! She did not even want her special 'menu' this year and asked if she could have that money, too?! <br />
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She had her eye on something very special...........<br />
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She was so excited to buy her first camera! YEAH!<br />
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Thank you to all the Grandparents and family that sent her birthday cards. It is a wonderful feeling, knowing you're miles away, but people still take the time to mail cards and gifts. :)<br />
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She did pick out her chocolate cake, with chocolate icing and white 'gem' sprinkles. She also baked and decorated it herself. <br />
Happy 3+3+4 Birthday!!<br />
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It was a special day for a special BIG girl! :)<br />
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Blessings,<br />
Steph<br />
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