Day 8: Hollywood Studios

It's my SIL's birthday and we had a magical day at Disney's Hollywood Studios and went to Magic Kingdom for dinner and fireworks!

The birthday girl and her husband

Here's a recap of our Florida trip --

Day 1: Florida Aquarium
Day 2: Sea World
Day 3: Disney's Magic Kingdom
Day 4: Kennedy Space Center
Day 5: Sea World and Universal Studios
Day 6 and 7: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios
Day 8: Hollywood Studios

And then it was time to go back to reality! It was all a dream!

Day 6 and 7: Islands of Adventure and Universal

Day 6: It's just hubby and me!

Since my in-laws wanted to rest and stay home on this day. Hubby and I decided to leave the kids with them since they just wanted to swim and play with their cousins. Hubby and I went to mass, and then stop by the outlet store and did some shopping. Later in the afternoon we went to Islands of Adventure! Might as well make use of the sale ticket that we got at Costco. And it was great! We get to ride the Hulk and the Dueling Dragons [multiple times] without having to worry about the kids.

I didn't have that much pictures. I left my Nikon at home so that there will be no worries when we went for the rides.

Day 7: It's back to Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios with my in-laws.

Universal Studios

Islands of Adventure





Patricia just love taking care of cousin Andrii

Day 5: Sea World and Universal Studios

Valentine's Day!

We got a second day free pass so we decided to go back to Sea World to watch the other shows that we missed. My in-laws weren't ready to go out yet and we just don't want to waste our time waiting for them.

Later on that day, we met them at Universal Studios.

The Simpsons' 3D ride is the best 3D ever!!! Patricia and cousin Andrii loved it!



Then later that evening, we had a little dinner party at home with Mike's cousins and their family.



Meet Ryan and Rachelle [cousins from Tampa]



Andrii copying little Ryan



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Weekend Snapshot #8: Winter storm

Just when we were starting to enjoy the warmer weather... we woke up today with 10 cm of snow!

The Twilight Saga

It's been a really long time since I sat down to read books.

I've been hearing a lot about the Twilight movie and the book. All good reviews. I try not to read other people's comment or reaction to the series coz I really want don't want to know the ending. But I know that a lot of people, of all ages, are hooked up on it.

Anyway, I was able to borrow the first book and I am hooked! I don't know anybody else who would have copies of the other books, so I ended up buying all of them. And they are not cheap!

I've already started reading the Breaking Dawn and honestly I've been dreaming about Edward and Bella a lot! Oh my! I think I am too much into this already. It's a good thing this is the last book already. Now, my MIL is the one who is hooked up. She is almost done with book 2.

Anyway, I would like to apologize if I have not visited your blogs lately... I've been too busy with my 2 jobs, reading the Twilight saga and getting the house ready for the blessing next weekend. Too many things to do with too little spare time...

Sony Vaio UX490

I am so in love with the new Sony Vaio UX490. Here are the specs --

Audio Audio Input Type Microphone
Dimensions & Miscellaneous Depth 3.74Inch
Header / Model UX490N/C
Display Display Diagonal Size 4.5Inch
Max Resolution 1024 x 600
General Color Black
Features 251MB Total Available Graphics Memory; 2 Built-in Cameras, Built in microphone, and Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, BT GPS ReceiverModel : VGP-BGU1 + Long Life battery Model : BPL6
Hard Drive Capacity 48GB
Input Device Type Touchscreen, Keyboard
Processor Clock Speed 1.2GHz
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Processor Type Core 2 Solo
Laptop Mobile Technology Intel Centrino
System Type Notebook
Memory Cache Memory Installed Size 1MB
Cache Memory Type L2 cache
RAM Installed Size 1GB
RAM Max Supported Size 1GB
RAM Specification Compliance PC2-3200
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Networking Data Link Protocol Fast Ethernet,Bluetooth,Ethernet,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11g
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Power/Battery Battery Technology Lithium ion
Processor Processor / Data Bus Speed 533MHz
Processor Number U2200
Service & Support Service & Support Type 1 Year Limited Warranty
Software Operating System Windows Vista Business
Storage Optical Storage Type None
Storage Controller Type Ultra ATA
Video Graphics Controller Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

I wonder when will I have the chance to own one of this.

R4

My kids have a Nintendo DS and an R4 for their games. It is just way to expensive to buy individual and original games for them. So we download the games and load them in an R4. And then there are some games that won't play, so hubby has to buy the newer version of the R4. We have been trying to look for an R4 here for a long, long time and it wasn't easy. Finally, last weekend, he was able to find one. Now, my kids are happy with their new "toy". And hubby is also hooked on it! Honestly, I don't know why.

Same with memory cards, it needs to be upgraded constantly to keep up with the technology.

Day 4: Kennedy Space Center

Rocket Garden in the background



Launch Complex 39



Vehicle Assembly Building or VAB equals 3.75 Empire State Building!

Hubby and I have been wanting to visit Kennedy Space Center when we were there last 2004, but because his family didn't want to go, we decided to just stay with the group. This trip though, we already made plans to go there with or without them. My in-laws decided to stay home to rest and relax instead of joining us for this trip.

It was definitely a whole new experience for all of us. After we visited Kennedy Space Center and learn about the Apollo missions, hubby and I suddenly had this urge to watch Apollo 13... even my son wants to watch the movie. And we all did!

Patrick is so big now... do you think he will need some weight loss products? Maybe not, normal diet and exercise should do the work.

Day 3: Magic Kingdom

Minnie's House

Mickey's House







To see Cinderella's Castle and fireworks, click here.

Day 2: SeaWorld

This girl was holding her breath for a long time... first I took a picture of her alone and then I ask my kids to join in... it took them awhile to look at me. This girl picks up seashells that contains little pearl for those who wish to buy them.



Spectacular Shamu!



and the Dolphins were just fantastic!