Where In The World Was GapGirl?? Pt 3...

The highlight of our vacation were the pools. The heated, relaxing pools. For GapBoy and I, the highlight was the secluded hot tub. We sat and relaxed and floated away... until the cries of Miss Muffet were heard over the trees and quickly jogged us back into reality.

Our Hotel had 5 different heated pools and even though the weather was not super warm, we enjoyed them to the fullest!

So did many others that were vacationing their as well.

So, to all you parents out there that shared those moments by the pool with me:

Thank you for watching your children so carefully as they knocked my kids over

Thank you for telling your kids to STOP spraying me in the face with the shooting cannon.

Thank you for telling them it was not polite to laugh when I was choking on the water they sprayed in my face with the shooting cannon.

Thank you for not hogging up the one area where wee little kids felt safe.

Thank you for carefully monitoring your alcoholic intake so that you didn't look like a darn-right fool in the pool.

Thank you for not staring, gawking, counting and pointing.

And most of all, Thank you for understanding the need for me to want to knock your kids over...

Happy Vacation

XoxoGapGirl

Where In The World Was GapGirl?? Pt 2

Our Bedroom balcony view

The bridge over the lake connecting the two sections

Our favorite spot on the bridge

Getting ready to go out for a divine steak dinner our last night on vacation =(

The best part of vacation is the change in your day. For me, this is an amazing feat. I hate change. But for some reason, when on vacation, I have no problem with the "go with the flow" way. I welcome the relaxing undertone. I say undertone because with kids, you can only relax to a point.

Our hotel was the Marriott Grand Vista. It was amazing! Amazing isn't even the word. Its secluded, away from the main strip, hidden by lush tropical evergreens and has a gated entry. We were blessed to get rooms next to our family. In our eyes... we owned the floor!

Our off days consisted of eating and awaiting our next meal. We walked the lush grounds and chased lizards. We fed the fish and turtles in the lake and never took one moment for granted.

Where In The World Was GapGirl?? Pt 1

In the happiest place on Earth of coarse! Last week we packed up our big black van and headed south to Orlando for a week of fun, indulgence and good ol fashioned family time. We surprised the kids and boy were they thrilled!!!

There is nothing like the Magic Kingdom at Christmas to really make the season bright!

The ride down was a bit different. Here is a quick synapse :

3:35 A.M- We pull away from our little Red House for the 8+ hour car ride...

4:00 A.M- Molly asks if we are there yet...

4:05 A.M- she asks again with a little less patience...

4:15 A.M- Daddy threatens to turn around if they don't stop asking...

5:30 A.M- Abigail wakes up screaming that she wants to go home...

7:30 A.M- Molly insists we are driving way too long ( we all agree)

and so on and so forth...

By noon we were all bonkers. Road rage was in full force, kids were on a permanent quiet time and if we had to hear one more kiddie movie my brain would of went permanently stupid! I silently prayed for our safety as GapBoy vowed to shove our van in certain Florida drivers rears... you get the picture don't you? Well if you don't then you obviously have not road tripped with 5 children... one of which suffers from a "mild" case of anxiety/ocd... ( can you guess which one?)

But thru it all God is Good. Just when we were all about to leap out of the moving vehicle, our beautiful resort appeared before our eyes. We checked in, kissed and hugged all of our family who awaited us and let the kids run and run. "be free..." we yelled and then went on our merry way.

Our suite was a 900 sq. ft. 2 bedroom villa and we made use of every square inch.

After a couple hours our road trip adventures were forgotten and we were ready to begin our vacation.... with the kids we loved =)!

Not Forgotten

~To my beloved readers...

IM HOME!!! Im recovering from an amazing week long vacation. Pictures are being downloaded and blogs are dancing in my head. Stay tuned.

Thanks for being patient

XoxoGapGirl