Florida 2009

This year for our anniversary we decided to take a trip back to Florida. We haven't been back since we moved and we really wanted to go to the Orlando temple. Not to mention we miss our friends. So we bought tickets at a great price and off we go! We left very early on a Thursday. When we arrived we spent most of the day just visiting with friends and relaxing. Our friend Marianna was so kind and let us stay with her. She lives in Claremont which is outside Orlando, but still close enough. This is Marianna and she can still make me laugh.



Our first stop was Disney World. Florida had been under water for the week and a half before we got there. So I was a little concerned that our trip was going to be a rainy mess. First we went to Epcot to try to do the rides we really love.



I had to go on my favorite ride..Living with the Land. It isn't exciting but it is all about the plants.



It was great while we were at Epcot, but as we were leaving it started to sprinkle.



Next we went to Magic Kingdom. And the rain started. It was very crowded when we first got there but as the rain continued, the people started to leave. During one downpour we decided to get something to eat. Dennis had his favorite Disney food...Turkey Leg.



But the rain didn't get us down.



After approximately 4 hours of totally wet feet. Thank goodness we had our Tevas. We had enough and decided to go home. But not before we rode on the carousel and Buzz Lightyear.




The next day we did Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. While waiting to get in the studios we encountered the Storm Troopers. They stand on the top of the entrance and mock the tourists.



We had to go on Tower of Terror. Dennis has a love/hate relationship with that ride.



They have an awesome Toy Story ride. It is especially fun if you enjoy competing with your spouse.




Our last stop was Animal Kingdom.



We did Dennis' favorite rides...Expedition Everest and Dinosaur.




Last we did the Safari. Everyone always says you have to do it first thing in the morning or you will not see a single animal. We went at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. We literally walked on the ride and we saw nearly every animal on the safari. These are a few of my favorites.







Our 6th anniversary was on Sunday May 24th. I am so happy that I married Dennis and could not see my life without him. I will post about why I love Dennis on another post. Sunday we had a BBQ with friends. It was really good to see them.






There was an issue with the cheesecake, but that didn't stop Dennis.



On our last full day we went to Tarpon Springs and the beach. Tarpon Springs is a Greek Village on Florida's west coast. It is the sponge capitol of the world. It was HOT, but we had a blast.






Dennis had to get a picture of this family. The parents obviously were very concerned for the safety of their child. Notice the posted sign.



The morning before our flight left, we made a quick trip to the temple. It was beautiful and all we had hoped for.



After a whirlwhind of a trip we headed home. But we had a great time. And last a few of our favorite photos.