Monday, February 7, 2011

Home, is where Florida is.

Since I only post main events that occur in our lives, I feel like I JUST posted about Florida since we had our "bonus" trip last August. But I don't care. I love Florida. It's the highlight of my year. Better then Christmas Day and better then "the lodge." (although the lodge is a close second)



We go every January, pretty much do the same things, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. It's where our hearts are. It's where we live fancy free and where the DeBackers are most happy.


We had a wonderful 12 days. Started out in Lakeland again where my parents are working at a camp. Fed some goats, did some swimming and played putt-putt. Then it was off to the Kissimmee area where we stayed in our gorgeous HUGE condo with pools galore.

The weather was perfect, (it always is for the DeBackers) and the pools and Disney parks were empty.


Just the way I like it.




We took two days and went to all four Disney parks. We also got invited to Cinderella Castle for breakfast on our second park day.

On Magic Kingdom day we were the first on the monorail, first in the ticket taking line and FIRST up to the castle for breakfast. And let me just say, this was not our first year being first.

Usually we are ALWAYS first.

Take a look at our incredible time!!


First stop;


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Now, onto Kissimmee where we checked into Vacation Village. It was spectacular.


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Disney park hopper day #1; (oh yeah..first there too...)


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(Darby was scared to death of the Dinosaur ride that we made her ride about 4 times...)




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(Aerosmiths Rockin Roller Coaster...dude..)






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(Expedition Everest...yeah..the ride with the scary Yeti...)




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Drum roll please....the most magical day of them all. And it's not even light out yet;



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(oh hey..look who the ONLY people on Main Street are!! Boo yah!!)




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(met all the princesses at the most amazing breakfast..)




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(um...why would I go any other time of year?)






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(DisneyQuest..first time. Fun as all get out. Spent about 10 hours playing video games...)




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I love this next one...I love it because of Mylie. She has on a headband "hippie" style and her gum is hanging out of her mouth so it looks like she's smokin a doob...

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(The Varsity..check out the onion rings...burp..)






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I am blessed beyond words....4 perfect, beautiful girls and a fantastic husband who tells me daily he lives for us. I need nothing else in life.



As far as Florida goes? We'll be back.

8 comments:

chad and beth cunningham said...

Love the pics! Your family is adorable! So glad you had such a wonderful time...wouldn't expect anything different!

p.s. I'm excited to bring baby girl C over to Spring Arbor to meet you when I come to chill with my sista:)

Kulio said...

Yeah! Glad you had a great time Heidi!!! Love the pics - who took the ones of your whole family??

Heidi Lee said...

Timer on the camera!

Rhonda said...

What a great post!!! Isnt Disney just the greatest!! We just spent 12 days in Orlando the end of Dec first of Janurary!! It was awesome!!

I love your photos...we totally took the same journey!! 7 days of disney parks over 12 days! The weather was great for us as well!!
Dont you just LOVE LOVE LOVE the Rockin Roller Coaster!!! Wow eh!!!! And expedition Everest was another favorite!!

Thanks for sharing!! You did it up right!!

mrc-w said...

Great pictures, Heidi! What is Disney Quest? Is that a new park?

Cryderman said...

Your family pictures are amazing. You guys are amazing, and so very lucky to be able to do this! Looks like you all had tons of fun!! I absolutly love your blog!

William Cryderman said...

We miss you being down here. Loved your pictorial account of your vacation. You guys are awesome!

kool kenna said...

amazing. <3 i love your vacations. even if im not there. :)