Now that it is time for Christmas, I guess I'll talk about the more of our vacation. Lol!!
Anyways, this too will be a lengthy post....not as bad as the next will be, but just thought I'd give you a heads up.
After we dropped all of our camping gear off, we ran home to get our other luggage. It felt like we packed for two separate trips...oh, yea. That's right, WE DID!!! Our camping trip and our non-camping trip. It was ridiculous to say the least. Once loaded up, AGAIN, we drove to our hotel...which ended up being only a mile from the house. He he he! We drove up and parked under the awning. The kids just looked at each like "Whaaaat!!!" Pretty priceless faces :)
Praise the Lord for comfy beds and super plush pillows. Something you only appreciate after a camping trip. The second we set our bags down, the kids starting begging to swim.....and we were too tired to argue. So to the pool we went...
I obviously am not wearing make-up, don't judge!
We swam three different times on our trip, but I will spare you anymore swimming pictures. Swimming is swimming :)
After the kids cleaned up a bit, we went to Mr. Gatti's. Hayyyy for Mr. Gatti's and yayyyy for FREE kids coupons!! They even were able to play games for a bit. This is definitely something we do not get to do very often, like years ago often. After we ate way too much, we went back to the hotel for more swimming and, hopefully, an evening of relaxation. After all, that is what vacation is all about.....riiiiight....
The next morning, we got up later than usual :) and headed downstairs for breakfast. Not A+, but not the worst I have ever been to. This hotel had only been open for four-ish weeks, so they are still trying to figure out what works and what doesn't. I guess I can spare you every single play by play.
We ate lunch at Burger King, which was a double bonus. We ate out AND they were able to play. Score! Obviously, I did not take any pictures, since it was just Burger King...you dodged the bullet this time. After a semi-late lunch, we went to the mall for a movie. Going to the dollar movie (actually $2), is so much more practical.
I am going to get on my soapbox for a minute...I apologize.
If we had gone to the "real" movies, as Madison puts it, we literally would have spent almost $50 AND we would have had to smuggle in our own snacks! Shut up!! You know you do it too...RE..TAR..DED!!! Instead, we spent $28, which was for our admission AND popcorn with TWO large drinks. Now, I know you are probably thinking, "How is she so awesome?" Lol! I think it is possible that I saved more on this vacation than we spent.
Moving on, at the movies, we saw The Pirates: Band of Misfits. It was ok, not my favorite movie, but the kids enjoyed it and that's all that mattered. Then we went to dinner, a little early to beat the dinner rush, at Texas Roadhouse. Thank you VBS for the free kids meals tokens!! Thrifty victory once again!!! And this was picture worthy :)
We all were there, but I guess they didn't think it was picture worthy like I did. Their loss :)
After dinner, we were tired and full. So, back to the hotel pool we went. We were there the rest of the night....untilllll.....our food magically digested and Orange Leaf was literally across the parking lot. Only on vacation is it ok to eat ice cream, or frozen yogurt, at 10 o'clock at night. I am pretty sure Madison fell asleep in her bed before she even finished her's.
And off to bed we all went.
This was our last night in our hotel with two more days of vacation still left. Yipee!!!
.....to be continued
The next morning, we got up later than usual :) and headed downstairs for breakfast. Not A+, but not the worst I have ever been to. This hotel had only been open for four-ish weeks, so they are still trying to figure out what works and what doesn't. I guess I can spare you every single play by play.
We ate lunch at Burger King, which was a double bonus. We ate out AND they were able to play. Score! Obviously, I did not take any pictures, since it was just Burger King...you dodged the bullet this time. After a semi-late lunch, we went to the mall for a movie. Going to the dollar movie (actually $2), is so much more practical.
I am going to get on my soapbox for a minute...I apologize.
If we had gone to the "real" movies, as Madison puts it, we literally would have spent almost $50 AND we would have had to smuggle in our own snacks! Shut up!! You know you do it too...RE..TAR..DED!!! Instead, we spent $28, which was for our admission AND popcorn with TWO large drinks. Now, I know you are probably thinking, "How is she so awesome?" Lol! I think it is possible that I saved more on this vacation than we spent.
Moving on, at the movies, we saw The Pirates: Band of Misfits. It was ok, not my favorite movie, but the kids enjoyed it and that's all that mattered. Then we went to dinner, a little early to beat the dinner rush, at Texas Roadhouse. Thank you VBS for the free kids meals tokens!! Thrifty victory once again!!! And this was picture worthy :)
We all were there, but I guess they didn't think it was picture worthy like I did. Their loss :)
After dinner, we were tired and full. So, back to the hotel pool we went. We were there the rest of the night....untilllll.....our food magically digested and Orange Leaf was literally across the parking lot. Only on vacation is it ok to eat ice cream, or frozen yogurt, at 10 o'clock at night. I am pretty sure Madison fell asleep in her bed before she even finished her's.
And off to bed we all went.
This was our last night in our hotel with two more days of vacation still left. Yipee!!!
.....to be continued
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