Weekend adventure

This past weekend, we decided a trip to Disney World was in order. It has been years since I have made it to Disneyland, and being in Florida, how could we pass it up. Our drive was rather long, so we spent the night, or a few hours at a nearby hotel. Sweet A didn't want to go back to sleep after getting to our hotel near midnight, and kept us up till 2 am. Needless to say, a few hours sleep gave me just enough energy to make it through the day:)

I was overall impressed with the Magic Kingdom. We got there just after opening and were able to get on most of our top list rides without a wait. Always a plus with an excited toddler. I think A was most excited with It's a Small World and Dumbo. Perks to Magic Kingdom for having two dumbo rides, and a play area for kids while they waited. Each family got a pager. The kids played (in a indoor air conditioned room) and they buzzed your pager when it was your turn to ride. Pretty genius if you ask me!

If I had to compare the two parks...I might say that Disneyland comes out on top.  Disney world has spread their attractions out over many parks, with quite a pricey admission cost. Maybe once A is older, she'd be up for a weekend of park hopping...and Disney World would make it to the top:)

Here are a few iPhone pictures from the day!

It's A Small World

Dumbo play area:)

A was pretty amazed with the Main St parade. Especially Mickey!

Zoo Adventure

A and I took an adventure to the Miami Zoo. We were quickly surprised to find only one other visitor waiting at the Zoo gate. I can't remember a time at the zoo's near home, where there wasn't hundreds of people everywhere.

It was nice and quiet.. Minus some loud chimps playing. We walked and walked and walked. I will admit, it was a bit creepy. The place was covered in Halloween decor and a little too quiet for me. We walked for about 20 minutes without seeing another person. My thoughts mixed with all the creepy animal noises let my imagination go wild. By the time we headed out, the park was starting to get busy. A had a great time and loved all the animals... And the cool kiddy playground:)

I couldn't help but to capture this picture on the way out of the park. Now if only someone wanted to stick there head into this backdrop!

Miami

Oops. I thought this had posted early last week...

Were finally settling into Miami. I feel like I'm starting to feel a little more at "home" in our hotel, and getting a lay of the land. The weather has been quite a surprise. Hot, windy and rainy. It's hard to decided what to wear. Tank tops and boots have been the attire. The forecast is looking great for this coming week, so I'm thinking it calls for some relaxing at the beach. 

Today the miss and I surprised Corey with breakfast in bed and party decorations, to ring in 29! We checked out Mosaic Miami, spent some time at the beach with my aunt and uncle ( who just happen to be in Miami after their cruise), and enjoyed some tasty Cuban food for dinner.

Happy Birthday to the most amazing husband and dad. I love you Corey, and thank you for letting me spend the last 9 birthday's with you!