Florida Vacation

I love Florida.

I know some people probably think that a "big vacation"

to Florida isn't very exciting,

but I've missed the sunshine state since I left two years ago,

so I jumped at the opportunity

to go back to the resort I'd taken Bunni to in 2008

and take Joe to Disney World for the first time.

Though there was quite a bit of rain

at random times throughout the week

we definitely enjoyed pools&bars&amusmentparks.

We made friends with one of the resort bartenders

after spending three nights watching the Redwings playoffs

and drove the resort staff crazy

staying in the pool past closing, drunkenly riding the shuttles,

stealing range balls, and smuggling glass bottles.

Joe&Jan&Mar&I spent one day conquering Disney World

and Elise&I spent one day exploring Universal Studios.

(primarily Harry Potter World, which was all that I'd expected.)

Cateline&Elise&I got some good outlet mall shopping in

and Horv&Matt&Erin&Joe&I gorged on Cici's Pizza Buffet

after ditching the pool mid-rain-storm.

It ended up being an excellent vacation...

despite some minor&initial hiccups

with good straight-shot drives there&back.

With every vacation

I realize more&more how amazing my best friend is.