New Orleans on New Year's Eve eve

Lakewood Ranch. Siesta Key Beach. Florida.

Drum circle on Siesta Key Beach at dusk.

Resort living:  Vacation from the vacation, hanging with friends and family.

Interestingly, Ian didn't spend tons of time with all the girls.  Instead, he took to socializing with the many retirees at the complex.  Striking up lively conversation, walking pool laps with little older ladies, and engaging in intellectual conversation with elderly gentlemen.

Haley raised her leadership game and took the younger girls under her wing for the duration of this visit.  We were very proud.

Disney Springs hanging out with friends

Magic Kingdom on Christmas

Learning about how things used to be:  Carousel of Progress

Picture with Santa (then and now)

At the Epcot Center

Tasting sodas from around the world

Animal Kingdom on Christmas Eve

Ian on Safari and LOVING it.  Face painting.  Rides at Dinoland.

The Festival of the Lion King show

Universal Studios

Scenes of our visit to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.  Had a GREAT time.  Went to experience Jurassic Park and Harry Potter's attraction - and it was an excellent choice.

The kids watched a velociraptor hatch, and Hana got to name her:  Melanie.

Very realistic Velociraptor (movable robot or something)

The wand chooses the wizard.