Day 3: Islands of Adventure

Carsen was afraid of this Dinosaur...until he decided to put his gun to use...

We were given "must" orders by our friends Collin and Natalie that we had to visit Islands of Adventure (Universal Studios)! They were right....Chad and I loved it! The rides there were amazing (and somewhat nauseating)! Luckily we had my parents along with us to watch the kids while we hit every ride. There were no lines and the only thing holding us back were our spinning heads and the hot humidity. (Anyone thinking of going to Orlando---you have to go to Islands of Adventure!)

Carsen loved the Dr. Seuss land (he was a bit afraid of the Grinch) but loved riding the little kiddie rides. It's a good thing he had his gun with him. We decided that gun was the best baby-sitter (and investment) of the entire trip. He was entertained the entire time and was always on the look-out for things to shoot at. He's a boy--what more can I say?

I must say--this day had the most delicious lunch! While Chad and I were out roaming around riding crazy rides (Dueling Dragons) we came across this place to eat tucked away in a Tavern-type atmosphere. The attention to detail at this entire amusement park was absolutely amazing! Anyhow...back to the delicious food...We went and found my parents and told them they had to come eat here. (The sign is what enticed me it said: Smoked Turkey Legs)! After being thrown around in the air all afternoon for some reason these smoked turkey legs sounded delicious....And they were! We all sat there gnawing on these super large turkey legs! (Chad said to me, "You really ate all that?" as he looked at my turkey leg bone....)

By the end of the day we were exhausted and ready to go home. The kids were such troopers (especially Myka...that is one good girl!) As a side note...I can't believe the places I had to nurse that girl.....(It really is good to be back in the privacy of my own home!)