MOOvin' Along - Goog Times, Goog Friends . . .

[LittleBlue22]

I am back from San Antonio. Fun was had by all.

I am not caught up.


Did I miss anything?

What'd you do and see? Is it kid friendly? How long were you there?

 

[LittleBlue22]

NAB- I hope your raking in the $$$$ from your garage sale.

Have a wonderful Saturday all

 

[Lil' Grumpy]

..thanks for inviting us....* i forgot about the chat room.

...however, i am always at work. . still i am hoping you guys
share. .

 

[Lil' Grumpy]

....hey, i just realized , i broken thee 1.1000 mark,

wow, who would have ever guesss...not me!


, anyone want dance?

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Goog afternoon, Moopies!

Kay - So sorry to hear about Tornado. I am going to get over there to get the scoop. I hadn't heard a Ding, Ding, Ding, lately, so it has been a while since I visited! Please let us know how your DIS meet goes - how exciting!!!

Haley - Looking forward to your non-WDW mini-trip report!

Here is the MommyP Dr. appt. report: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18917948&postcount=1917
We are waiting for her to report back in, hoping everything's going OK

Pumba - SPITunias?!! They sound loverly! Yay for your granddaughter!

poly Glad you're making some progress on your daughter's behalf.

Lil Blue - It's goog to "see" you!!! Glad Baby TJ isn't keeping you TOO busy!

Lil G You will definitely have to chat with us some night! All work and no play . . .

1100 MOOO HOOOTY!!!!!!!!!!!

WT, hope you get some time and goog weather for golf today.

The thunder is rumbling here. Looks like we're finally going to get that forecasted storm (3 days late). Just in time for the 2 open houses I am supposed to go to today

 

[UtahMama]

Yay! Haley and Kay back! SO good to see you both!

Kay, I find myself thinking about you occasionally, during my everyday life. I truly hope your kitty will get better. Poor baby!

Moo- great summary! I enjoyed re-living all the shinanigans.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Dang, Moo, you got the rain we were supposed to have! We were supposed to have heavy rains today (really need it), and the frigging sun is shining again! I think we got a little bit of rain during the night though.

Moo, why are you going to open houses, are you looking?

DS came over this afternoon and brought me a sub (well, I asked him to). We were watching VH1 "I love the 70's, 1970" . DH and DD went to see Shrek 3. I really need to get my nails done today. WHy oh why are they not open on Sundays? I hate it, such a boring 45 minutes, but it's time and i need them trimmed.
I am happy to say I haven't worked one Iota today

1100 MOO HOOTY, LIL G AND 4,600 MOO HOOTY TO UMA!

 

[Minnie_Moo]

They are GRADUATION open houses/parties, Marita! NO mooving for me (except for here)!

Fortunately, the storm is over and the sun is out again here . . . typical Michigan weather!

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Ok Moo, thanks for clarifying. Never heard of those!
I am off to get nails done, but heaven knows, I have NO desire to!

But, I will survive!

Later, Moops!

 

[babynurse1]

Moo Hooty to Lil G and UtahM.


Haley. Glad you had a goog trip.


I just spent 5 hours at the baseball fields, but don't worry I won't talk about such a "boring" subject.


Have a nice Saturday. DS wants to go see Shrek 3. Buttered popcorn sounds yummy to me. And the extra large drink for 12 bucks, of course. I'm going to do kidney training 101 just like Wendy did.

Moo: I enjoyed the summary as well.

MOMMYP: Hope you're ok!

 

[HaleyB]

Not a TR, but a really really long post

This was a last minute trip. We love San Antonio and among other things wanted to get in a trip to Sea World before it got too hot in Texas. This is not a trip report. Just a little bit about what we did and some pictures.

We have annual passes to Sea World, and it is close, so when we go there is little to no pressure to “do it all” which is nice.

We stayed at the Hyatt Regency on the Riverwalk. We have never stayed downtown before, we normally pick something closer to Sea World or Fiesta Texas (the Six Flags park in San Antonio). I liked having so many dinner choices within walking distance, and it is very pretty. The pool is on the rooftop and I am not a huge fan of high places, the pool was small and seems like an afterthought, but the view was very nice. I would say the Hyatt is more of an Adult hotel than a kid one, but the kids loved being there. They thought it was so cool to ride in glass elevators. They also have a great kids menu which you can order from in room, or at their restaurant.

I have no Hyatt or Riverwalk photos. I forgot to upload my pictures from the last day of school to my computer so they were still on my memory card. I didn't have much space and my photo program seems to get really confused if I delete a picture from the card. It leaves a ghost and my computer no like that. So I couldn't even delete the bad ones to make more room.

I packed the night before we left and finished up in the morning. We only need a few changes of clothing and swim suits. I had a suitcase on the bedroom floor to throw things into. Quiet predictably Mr. Silly stubbed his toe on it right before bed. It is not a vacation unless Mr. Silly damages his foot in some way. Really.

We drove straight to Sea World from Austin and made great time. I think 1:40 or so on the road.

I was a little worried it would be crowded. We went on Wednesday and it was the opening day for their Summer season (which means they are open on week days not just weekends/holidays) and a new ride was open, Atlantis. Part roller coaster, part water ride, big time hyped. Max couldn’t wait to ride it. (me too).

The parking lot was empty. Wooo Hooo!! Still we went straight to Atlantis to ride. I think the wait was about 10 minutes. Max got soaked, so he loved it. Last summer he spent the whole summer trying to get soaked at Sea World. He sat in every splash zone, and he never got more than damp. So he was happy.

Sophia and Mr. Silly did not ride. Mr. Silly does not like to get soaked at amusement parks. His feet are water magnets, and always seem to get soaked. This gives him blisters, so he finds it less than thrilling. Sophia is timid on rides. She is a watcher. She needs to see the ride in action and get first hand reports before she is willing to jump on board. Funny as she is the daredevil at home, Max the cautious one. At theme parks they reverse roles.

Next up was the Dolphin pool.

This is why I love/hate Sea World. I love to watch the dolphins and feed them and touch them. They are so cool. On the other hand I hate that they live in a concrete pool. Sure it is pretty big, but it is just a huge oval... not very interesting for the Dolphins. They should not be in cages. I know they are either born in captivity or rescues and can’t live in the ocean anymore. Or at least I know that is what Sea World says, I have no idea if it is true or not. All in all I think we spent about half of our time in the park watching and feeding the dolphins. I could spend the whole day there.

We also saw the Beluga Whale show (which features mostly humans) and we caught a feeding at the tropical fish tanks. Not in that order.

We met up with my parents for dinner at a local diner. They also were in San Antonio for a few days, but they did not go into Sea World.

The next day we went back to Sea World for a few hours. We visited the penguins, rode Atlantis again (Just Max and me), and of course spent time with the dolphins. We planned to see the Shamu show but misjudged the line for Atlantis and missed it. Sophia was not pleased.

We saw this guy up close at the Penguin house. Isn’t he adorable?

The kids spent the rest of the day in the pool and lazy river where my parents were staying. They had a blast. Mr. Silly and I went to check out the Hyatt’s timeshare deal. They have an interesting program and the best exchange plan I have ever seen, but timeshares are not for us. Or. The only timeshare I am really interested in is DVC. It didn’t take long so afterwards we relaxed and looked at some of our dinner options. We met back up with my parents and ate at Zumi, on the Riverwalk. It was very yummy. If you ever get the chance go for it!

Friday we had a nice brunch at the hotel and then checked out. We went back to Sea World to see Shamu and ride Atlantis one more time. This time Sophia and Mr. Silly finally rode it too. Mr. Silly did not get soaked feet and Sophia loved it. So much so that she and Max went on it again.

There is also a splash zone at the bottom of the ride. We let the kids get their fill of being splashed before we moved on.

Waiting for it

The wave (this would have been a great photo if the lady in the red shirt had not stepped infront of me right as I took it, oh well)

Happy soaked children

We had time before the Shamu show so Max and I took off across the park to ride a roller coaster. Max loves roller coasters. I love walking across the park holding hands with him, and chatting in line with him while we wait. I also like a good coaster. One of my favorite things about going to any theme park with the kids is how easily they leave the worries of the world behind and just get to be kids. Happy. Carefree. Young. Max will hold my hand or give me a hug in full view of the general public! I love that. He is almost a teen. It is fun and exciting to see him grow, but I wish I could slow it down. It all happens so fast. Wasn't just last week that he threw his sippy cup into Old Faithful?

The Shamu show was, as always, neat. Killer Whales are so pretty. Max sat in the first row of the splash zone. Sophia decided not to and sat a little ways back. Max got soaked. Sophia didn’t. She changed her mind too late so she was disappointed by that. Such is life, even in Sea World.

 

[HaleyB]

....hey, i just realized , i broken thee 1.1000 mark,

wow, who would have ever guesss...not me!


, anyone want dance?

Wooo Hoooty Lil' G!!



I have two left feet, but I bet you are good enough at leading to make me look good

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Haley, sounds like a lovely trip! Glad you all had fun (or at least the kids).

Oh, I forgot to dance for Lil G ..

 

[TwinkieMama]

Ah Haley. Thanks for the non trip report. As you know your children are adorable... they have both outer and inner good looks. What great pictures.

Here is what spoke to me- your observation that they switch roles in theme parks. I know what you mean- I think part of the draw of parks is the ability to live your inner world. Take out the pieces of yourself that you normally squash to the corners- be a princess or hero or villian or a daredevil or a world traveller. Also I got teary eyed at your description of your almost teen son. My son has just "crossed over" into teen ager dom and I treasure the moments he forgets to be grown up and I see the little boy I fell in love with so long ago.


Moohooties to Lil G and Uma!

Well I am living my own personal roller coaster. We are having trouble with a capital T and that rhymes with all sorts of letters (like b, d, and g) with the contract on the house we are selling. I am quite upset (and just a lil bit pregnant and overemotional) and thankfu that DH is, as always, my opposite, or complement or whatever.

Also I am sick. The combination of miserable, tired, worried and hormonal is not a goog one. So I shall probably be quite scarce this week- I have nothing uplifting to add and I need to finish up the packing. Just wanted to let you know that I have NOT been abducted by aliens. This time.

 

[poly]

Great report Haley !

Love the photos too. Our daughters ( college age) love to get soaked at Sea world. They always sit in the splash zones and just wait for the drenching.

Atlantis looks really different than the one in Orlando. Have you been to the Orlando Sea World? We try to go every 3 or 4 four years- we'll stay at the Renaissance across the street from the park for a few nights and then head to the Polynesian. We were there last August- our favorite is the Seamore and Clyde show!

 

[poly]

Twinkie-

I hope everything straightens out for you. You don't need any stress!

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Twinkie,

What Poly said ....

to you, wish you the best!

 

[javamom]

Well I am living my own personal roller coaster. We are having trouble with a capital T and that rhymes with all sorts of letters (like b, d, and g) with the contract on the house we are selling. I am quite upset (and just a lil bit pregnant and overemotional) and thankfu that DH is, as always, my opposite, or complement or whatever.

Awww shucks Twinkie that's gotta be a pain in the backside for sure. Hope is gets straightened out soon-ish.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Java, where the heck have you been????????? Missed you! What's new, what have you been up to? What happened to your trip report?

 

[javamom]

I've been playing Puzzle Pirates a lot, and working, and I am SOOOOO glad that it is Summer again.



I just posted another instalment in my trip report though, so I didn't drop off the face of the earth!


Hoy moooovers!