They Came, They Conqured, They Went Home!

The "kids" that is! Their vacation was a blur. "Little" Bill, Dawn, Cody, Jordan and Chase are home "recuperating" from their romp around central Florida. Bill and Angela (alias "Ma" and "Pa") did their best to see to it the kids filled their time with productive activities and everything Disney. The kids did their best to keep everyone updated on Facebook on a daily basis.

Friday morning was here all too soon. Dawn was on a mission. The drive to Maine is not one to be taken lightly... especially with three youngin's in the back seat. I thought I heard, "are we there yet?" as they were leaving our driveway... and that was Dawn!

But, they're all leaving with many terrific memories; Cody and his homework, Chase and his lobster and a nasty fall in the "Bone Yard" and Jordan got to drag the gang to Dino Land! I'm just kidding. They had a blast and even got to jump in the pool a few times over the course of their stay. I'm sure they'll all have lots to tell their friends and classmates for sometime.

Here's one awesome picture. From left to right "Pa", "Ma", Cody, "Little" Bill, Jordan, Chase, Dawn, Ashley and Brittany. Together they met up at DownTown Disney for a day to "decompress." By now just about the entire world has seen this photo, it made Facebook about two hours after it was taken.

The kids gave away their "secret" identities! (And boy, they're not too far off!)

Of course it finally got to Angela...

The final day was set aside for Disney's Animal Kingdom.

They took in a couple of shows and here we catch them getting ready to finish out their stay...

Notice the straight faces!

But then, the ride got the better of them....

Of course this was the final day here and the last of their "fling" so it was time for that last photo....

....ain't they just "angels!"

(I think Dawn will be bringing her camera the next trip. She tried nearly a couple of dozen takes in vain to get this photo with her phone. So, here it is Dawn!)

They made it home in two days with one stop-over in NJ. We're all glad they had an outstanding time and a safe ride home.

In other news, the "Palm Tree Bikers" cancelled their ride yesterday due to a rain threat but not their lunch at "Miller's Ale House." Go figure!

 My "spies" tell me the Ale House was buzzing with the news of Ray and Rose's new home just around the corner from the Lake Magic Resort. Stay tuned for more news about their new digs.

Things are settling down. "Ma" and "Pa" have caught up on their sleep. They have their camper back and our air mattress is back in storage.

Our next guests, George and Judy, will be visiting in mid-March. Now Pat and I get to play Host and Hostess for a week. Their visit to central Florida will be their first in this area. We'll be looking forward to a busy week.

Now that we've settled down from last weeks adventure I'll leave you with a photo that just about says it all.

But first let's set the stage.

Bill's "Cracker Barrel" chicken pot pie sums up just how the kids and adults felt about them heading for home.....

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