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Spring Break in Florida

Hope everyone had a lovely Easter/Spring Break!

Our spring break was spent in Florida.  We kinda hopped around the state, acting like tourists.  I lived in Florida for almost 20 years, never having gone to the places we went to this past week! We had oodles of fun, with just a couple of exceptions. (Like the 13 hour car ride back home!)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

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The Kennedy Space Center was pretty cool!  More fun than I thought it would be.

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Rockets and Missiles

ANIMAL KINGDOM AT DISNEY WORLD

Having lived in Florida for all those years, I know that Spring Break is not the time to visit any Disney theme parks.  But we went anyway.  Four hundred dollars and this is all we saw.  Oh, and we waited in line for hours to go on two rides.  I highly recommend taking a trip to Disney during a non-holiday time.  The crowds make everyone ornery.  (Yes I may be talking about myself. ;) )

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We saw ducks.

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We saw a pink bird.

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And we saw a whatever this is.

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Then we saw a baby rhino. THE END.

SANIBEL ISLAND

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Our hotel was located right outside Sanibel Island. Lovely!

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Hubby and daughter on a canoe trip.

FAMILY VISIT

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Finally, we visited my Sister and her family. I got to meet my grand-nephew for the first time! :D

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Cute Cousins!

That’s my Spring Break vacation.  Now back to reality! :D

Walking Washington DC

It’s our last day here in Washington.  Home tomorrow!  I love vacations, but I’m always ready to go home.  Most people think I’m nuts when I tell them that, but I just like being home. 

We did had a fabulous time, and the weather was great.  Not too hot or too cold.  Everything is blooming here and it’s just beautiful.  We did all the touristy things – Monuments, Memorials, Museums.   It’s definitely a walking city.  And my legs can tell you that I’m NOT from a walking city!  Woowie they hurt! ha! 

Here are just a few more pictures of the hundred I have!  Enjoy.

Lincoln Memorial

The White House

The White House

Washington Monument

Vietnam Memorial

Civil War Memorial

Korean War Memorial

Korean War Memorial

Korean Memorial Wall

Future President of the United States

What I Learned Today

This will be short and sweet today.  Still on vacation.   We are in Washington DC for our spring break.  We have done and seen oodles!  I have so many pictures, but I thought I would share with you the things I learned today.

Today I learned you should keep your teeth in your mouth (or in your pocket!) so not to leave them on the subway. Good advice!

Today I learned that my boy CAN smile! And it’s amazing!

Today I learned that in an emergency you may exit the cab through this door. Or is it the window?

Today I learned that George Washington was a DIY-er!!!

Today I learned that my kids really are cute and wonderful even when I have wondered at times why I didn’t leave them home with Uncle Bro! (Brett) ; )

Today I learned how BEAUTIFUL Mt. Vernon (and Virginia) is!

Today I learned that I need way more exercise because this gorgeous stairway nearly killed me.