FL trip 2012

Friday - Weather: High 88, low 57. Partly cloudy. Wind SW 22.
For lunch, we went to the Windmill restaurant at the Celebration golf course clubhouse. We both had a charcoal-grilled hamburger, very good. It's enjoyable to us - we sit by a window with a nice view, the decor is nice, the service is excellent, it's not crowded. Next we went to the library to get some books, and read the paper and some magazines. Of course, we went to Starbucks for iced coffee and tea. Our treat was two cookies that were complimentary after our meal at the Windmill. We watched people and read our books, but didn't stay long because it was very warm. We would rather have 68 (like tomorrow) than 88 (like today). Good thing there was a strong breeze today, or it would have been much worse. Supper at home.

Saturday - Weather: High 68, low 56. Cloudy. Wind N 18.
After lunch here, we picked up a few grocery things at WalMart. At about 3:00, we left for the airport to pick up daughter Laura, husband Brent, sons Ben, age 10, and Daniel, just turned 4. They got in a little early, so we just barely had time to finish our Starbucks coffe, tea, and scone. Both parents said the boys were very good during the plane ride. Back to the resort for a lite supper. They will be here for a week and are staying in a small one-bedroom at the resort, hopefully (if the resort personnel are truthful) in the lock-off from our room. The plans are for several days at Disney theme parks, and maybe a day at Universal Studios. Daniel is real anxious to see Mickey Mouse, and when we got back to the resort, he asked if we would see him soon! Had to explain that we had to wait a day or so to see him at Disney World.

Sunday - Weather: High 70, low 63. 50% chance occasional showers. Wind NE 14.
Sprinkling rain early, but we took our umbrellas and headed for Downtown Disney. It pretty much had stopped by the time we arrived. We had lunch at T-Rex, a dinosaur-themed restaurant with many near-life sized animated dinosaurs that periodically roar, causing Daniel to be a little concerned. He was more entertained with the huge cylindrical aquarium next to our table with lots of colorful fish swimming around and around. After lunch, we walked around, visiting the big Lego store and Disney store. Ben got some lego building sets and Daniel latched onto a stuffed Mickey Mouse. The boys rode on a small train with Mom, and Ben rode on a small carousel. After walking around some more, we left to go to a mini-golf place on the way back to the resort. Dad and the boys played while grandpa watched people, and Laura and grandma went to a nearby Dunkin' Donuts to bring back coffe for now and treats for later. A good day despite the clouds - a little cool, but no rain to dampen things after the early sprinkle. Back at the resort, grandpa, Mom, and Dad went to the office, because as owners we can get Disney tickets at a small discount. For supper, we went to one of the boys favorite places, I-Hop! Eggs and pancakes all around, except Daniel had mixed fruit (his favorite thing) with his pancake.

Monday - Weather: High 80, low 64. 50% chance occasional showers. Wind SE 10.
We spent the day at the Magic Kingdom in DisneyWorld. Daniel was very happy to see Mickey Mouse, etc. in the parades, and even had Goofy walk by and touch him on the shoulder. Ben enjoyed the rides, especially at Space Mountain. Warm day, but no showers until we got to the car to come back to the resort. Long day, eveyone tired out, but a very good day for all.