Orlando!

We had the annual Henderson getaway this past week in beautiful Orlando, FL!  The weather was perfect, in the mid 80's with sunny skies.  We spent two fabulous days with everyone and finally got to meet baby Graham, aka G-Force!  :)  We are so blessed to be able to do these things with our family.

November 15:

Spent the day mostly at Universal Studios, with the most exciting part being Harry Potter World!  Seriously love that place.  I know I've taken pictures before, but I couldn't help taking more...

Welcome to Hogsmeade!  Respect the spell limits, to avoid Muggles.

Hogwarts Express

Zonko's Joke Shop

Honeydukes Sweet Shop

The Most Amazing Stuff I've Ever Drunk, aka Butterbeer

Timetable for Hogsmeade Station

The Three Broomsticks

The Hogs Head

Post Office

HOGWARTS!!

For those who don't know...in the game Pottermore, I was sorted into Slytherin.  That's right, the evil people's house.  However, Merlin was a member of that house, so it must be ok.

Dumbledor's Pensieve

The Man Himself

The person responsible for putting me in Slytherin 

The Weasley's Flying Ford Anglia

After the amazingness of Harry Potter World, we went to Dr. Seuss Land and rode on all the little kid rides.  It was a blast!  I wasn't able to get a picture of Mr. B but I know he had fun :)

Then we went to Marvel Land (don't you love how I'm making up all these names!) and met some of my favorite superheroes...including Spiderman, Cyclops, Storm, and Rogue!

After Universal Studios we headed over to Cheesecake Factory for a classic dinner and then back to the hotel for a quick nap.  Then the Petersons, Lindsey, and us went to the Magic Kingdom for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!  It was a blast.  There were so many people, but there was *free* food (that never happens), parades, and of course the rides.  We walked onto almost all the rides because people were watching the parade.  I'm not going to post pictures of the parade, it will bore you even more!  But here's a few of Mr. B and us.

Whew!  

November 16:

We spent the day mostly at Hollywood Studios.  Jackson and Creighton had signed up for a Jedi Training course and had a show.  It.  Was.  Awesome!!  

I have tried and tried to edit these movies I took of the boys in all their Jedi Glory.  Unfortunately, I don't know how to add the edited version!  Oh well.  Just know that I didn't film them fighting Darth Vader, because my phone was burning up in the sun. 

After seeing all the Jedis, Jordan and I went on the Studio Backlot Tour, which was actually really interesting!  Did you know they film movies, make costumes, and store old film props at Disney World?  Take a look...

We decided to go to Magic Kingdom with the Evers and enjoyed Mikes Laugh Floor (again, I think it's hilarious!), and Jackson even got interviewed by Mike Wazowski's nephew!  It was so funny.  We went on the Teacups and Buzz Lightyear and then went back to the hotel for some delicious pizza from  Flippers Pizzeria.  It was DELICIOUS.  Oh man.

We had a wonderful time.  Thanks Jim and Wendy!!