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There were 2 big Harry Potter rides.  This one was Escape from Gringotts.  Noah knows the whole story.

in the bank

Waiting to get on the trail at platform 9 3/4.

It really was magical.  Check out this video here, or at the Youtube link

https://youtu.be/x_7_lfsOWWE

On the train to Hogwarts.

Back in Suess land with the Lorax.

Hang on tight Soph!

But we think the most fun was back at the pool with Strawberry Daquiris!

Or by the fire with Smores.

Or in the arcade.

Noah learns Evan and Josh or going home tomorrow and he has to spend the whole day with just Sophie, mom and dad.

She wasn't too excited, but Sponge Bob was.

Mom and Noah strolling through Harry Potter land.

Uh oh.  Someone wants an appetizer!

Finally it's New Year's Eve.  The four of us went to see the Blue Man Group.  But pictures first.

New Year's back at the hotel.  We only made it til ~10p

Tired.

We are on are way back.  Noah and Mom sat together on the way home, but the whole plane got into the picture.

We had fun, but it's nice to be back home to start the year!!  Happy New Year everyone.

Universal Studio Dec 2015-1

After such a busy year, we all needed a little break.  So for the Christmas week we headed to Universal Studios in Orlando.  Ready at the airport... Sophie is such a good traveler. 

 And Noah is too.  Both kids were really patient waiting to get on the plane.

But the baggage in Orlando took FOREVER.

We were all tired the first night.  Sophie was just relaxing with some music on her iPod.

The first morning we all got up at 5:30 am to get to the park by 7.  The lines were long but we had special passes to get in by 7 and go on the Harry Potter rides.  Sophie got a ride from Uncle Kyle.

On the roller coaster...and they're off!

Going a second time!

Inside the Wand store, Noah and Sophie both picked out wands.

And they really work!

In Dr Suess land.

The boys in line for the Minion ride.

Our favorite minion.

Hi Woody

Sohi;e lecturing the boys on good behavior while waiting for the bus back to our hotel.

We were able to have a sleep over at least with 3 of the kids.

This morning we were a little later.  This is the line to get to the line.

Dragging Noah through the park

Hey...the Lorax was here.

What a fun few days.  Busy and tiring but fun.   A few more days still left...