I’m thrilled to be sitting at my desk getting back to blogging. We had a great 11 day trip to Florida to visit theme parks and family!
I even had the pleasure of an unexpected coffee date with a fellow blogger!
But…I’m glad to be home. As great as the trip turned out to be, I am sitting here in pain, and feeling that general malaise of coming down with something…or maybe it is fatigue.
My back is pretty beat up, but I’m glad it is, in a weird sort of way. The muscles in my back are all messed up from riding mini roller coasters with Jasper who insisted that I hold him tightly. His first roller coaster was Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom. He was not a fan at first, but quickly morphed into a roller coaster lover…as long as I held him tightly. He even raised his arms…as long as I held him tightly. Doing so meant that I was slung around quite a bit, and now my back is paying for it. I did this for 4 days straight before crying uncle. The Hippogriff at Universal was the final straw after 5-6 times in a row. He was having fun, and that’s all I wanted.
You may remember my great wrestling with bringing my big girl camera, or not. I did bring it. However, my intital hunch was right. I ended up Instagramming almost the entire trip. We just were moving so fastly, and the kids did not want to slow down for pictures. I did get a few, but opted to put the camera away and just be in the moment.
And…I don’t think a 50mm was the right lens to bring. If you go, bring a lens with a wide angle and zoom capability…but quality glass. You live and learn.
Magic Kingdom was our first park. It is my favorite…because of the Magic. I just love the story telling, and drawing you into the story. We park hopped this time, and were able to keep going back for more!
I was so happy that my kids agreed to Mouse Ears this time. I just loved seeing them on their little heads.
So glad you’re home safe and sound! Hope your poor back is better soon! Glad that J had a great time, even if your back got a thrashing!
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Sounds like an absolutely wonderful trip! I loved keeping up with your instagrams! Hope you are feeling much better soon. Vacations always wear me out too
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So fun!! I am sure I would mainly use my phone too!
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Despite the aching back, it sounds like a magical time. Sounds like you need a vacation after your vacation. ;p I was very sick the day after we got back from Korea.
I hardly ever use my 50mm when we go out, except when I know that I will be taking pictures of the kids.
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If your back is not hurting after a trip to Disney then you didn’t do Disney – it is part of the process. I did not full with cameras when my children were small, but now that they are grown, Disney is a whole different experience, even still I set aside some days for just cell phone pictures.
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Hope you are feeling better today. I love how you documented this special vacation! Beautiful pictures of people I love.
What an adventure!!!!! Definitely something the kids won’t ever forget. I loved following your fun on IG.
So much fun! Glad y’all had a great time and made it safely back.
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It looks like you had an awesome time in Disney! I love it : ).
Glad your vacation was filled with lots of happiness and sunshine.
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