The 4 of Us Grays: September 2016

2016!

Year 1:

9th Annual Trip

Here is a typical day on the beach set up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_W2KOZNBOc

"Ready-Set-Sculpt". Annual sculpting contest. Boys did amazing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6aaG6BNNmw

Octopus vs. Swordfish

Boogie Board Contest:

Girls won big this year. They had some pretty great synchronized waves.

Girls held a Bible study.

Boys on the crows nest eating dinner.

True Beauty

Boys still love race tracks.

New game of 4 Square Paddle Ball.

Another new game: beach golf.

The girls took Graham for a walk. Luckiest guy on the beach.

Love this one.

Annual putt putt but went off island this year.

Everyone got a hole in one except Brooks but he won the round.

This is one of the highlights of our year and of our family memories. A precious treasure to all of us.

Disney! Yes Disney again, 3 1/2 years after the first trip, what a blast all over again!

We originally planned to go to Orlando to visit Universal Studios parks alongside Sea World. As we drew closer to time to go and did more planning, we decided the fun and family atmosphere was more our speed.

We stayed at Disney's All Star Resort. The kids did not know we were staying on Disney property until we pulled up. Of course we flew down. The resort was adorable and the sports theme was perfect for us.

Day 1:

Animal Kingdom:

We ate dinner at Yak & Yeti.

http://youtu.be/EMsKlvQKEcs

We love Expedition Everest!

http://youtu.be/LQyN3F-LZ-k

http://youtu.be/P5KSncve4pI

Lion King is killer! You guys were giraffes.

A group of giraffes is called a tower, zebras are a dazzle and rhinos are a crash. Learned something new on on safari.

Brooks checking out the old school pay phone.

Impromptu dance party.

This is truly important family time. So great to be away together, laughing and enjoying each other.

Day 2:

Sea World's Aquatica Water Park

We were blessed to have purchased unlimited Quick Que passes here and at Sea World which provide unlimited front of the line experiences! Amazing and totally worth it. We especially enjoyed the 2 Break Away Falls where the slide drops out drom under you for an initial free fall as well as racing slides, a slide with all 4 of us in same raft and Dolphin Plunge in a clear slide that goes through water with dolphins swimming around you.

Dinner was in the Polynesian's Kona. Delicious!!!

Day 3:

Hollywood Studios:

http://youtu.be/HrFcWp9nVeE

The much anticipated return to Rock N' Roller Coaster. Landry was not tall enough last time and was anxious to ride!!!

Love Buzz Lightyear

http://youtu.be/m2tRE49B_lg

http://youtu.be/V6QuFRSCeno

http://youtu.be/9aP_9cw6cjQ

http://youtu.be/aqKBtYNE2VI

Beauty and the Beast Musical and the new Frozen Sing Along were great. Storm Troopers were on duty.

Hollywood Tower of Terror too!

http://youtu.be/ANQSjaC-bm0

http://youtu.be/OGCuUVHbF1M

Lunch was at Fax & Fare and dinner was of course, 50's Prime Time Cafe!

Green Army Guys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YbKVoH5Ggg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKplYgLMrAs

Day 4:

Sea World:

Manta:

New Mako Shark coaster.

Clyde and Seymour Seal, Walrus and Otter Show.

Shamu

Ice Cream!

Antarctica. It felt so good to be freezing with the penguins.

Dinner was a surprise to Landry. We returned to the Grand Floridian's 1900 Park Fare. We took the ferry from Magic Kingdom to Grand Floridian and to Polynesian this week. Beautiful and relaxing.

Day 5:

Magic Kingdom:

This is such a beautiful and magical place. We had so much fun on Tom Sawyer Island and experiencing Splash Mountain which was being maintenanced on our first trip. The parade was fabulous and Dole Whip frozen treats were perfectly refreshing. Lunch was fajitas and dinner was seafood.