Gainesville & Gatorland

It was a blessing to spend a little time with friends in Florida that we miss so much!

The last day of our trip we spent at Gatorland.

 

 

Animal Kingdom

We spent Halloween (while Todd was at his conference) at Disney World.

Anndra was called up on stage at the Lion King Show

 

Digging for dinosaur bones

Our favorite part of the day was the safari ride.  (Part of the reason I'm including so many animal pics here is because Anndra took them).

rhino

termite mound

baby giraffe

hippo family

mama elephant

flamingos

Anndra said, "That's a mommy ostrich because she's laying her eggs!"

Soaking wet after the river rapids ride

Happy Halloween!

Minneapolis

Last month we traveled to Florida so that Todd could attend a psychiatric conference and the rest of us could have a vacation and visit old friends.  On our way we scheduled a long layover in Minnesota because my mother-in-law wanted to see the Mall of America.  I am SO glad she suggested it - we had a fantastic time in Minneapolis.

waiting for shuttle

roller coaster buddies

shark teeth

Lincoln loved the sting rays

"Look, a sea turtle!"

 

Could have stayed in the aquarium tunnel all day!

 

thumbs up for the hot air balloon ride

funny faces - trying to get the buckles to work

crazy awesome high-wire game

gaining confidence with each step

tight-rope walker

father and son on the beam

carousel girl

"Thanks, Grandma, for our sting-ray stuffed animals!"

P's favorite: teenage mutant ninja turtle ride

goofing around in the hotel

King of the king-size bed