Tuesday, May 20, 2014

The Big Surprise - Day 1


We picked Abby up from school early and she was confused. We were all packed and ready to go. This is all the kids reactions! Confused and Happy.


As I have said in the previous posts we were surprising Abby for her birthday. We also coupled in Seth's birthday and Mothers day. It was our first family vacation ever that wasn't with extended family or headed to see extended family. We took the kids to SeaWorld! We found great deals on tickets and with Seth's hotel points it really made it affordable. We left straight from picking Abby up at school early on Thursday Afternoon. Brigham asked why the pillows were in the car, I told him we were going to drop them off at the cleaners. Thankfully he accepted that without argument. Thus the comment in the video.

 We left at the same time it began to rain cats and dogs. For about 45 minutes to and hour it poured and we drove at 20-30MPH while white knuckle driving. It was rather nerve racking. Finally the sun came out and we were able to make it to San Antonio without incident (After several potty breaks that is)

The kids excitement was palpable. They were so excited about the Hotel as well. Or as Abby calls it a  "Who tel"  We were not able to book the room we wanted online but we were OK with that. However, the hotel called us the night before and upgraded us to a two bedroom two bathroom Suite. It was great. We had separate rooms and bathrooms and we were not cramped at all.
The kids room

The living room




 A video of the excitement of going to the hotel.


 The kids were on an excitement high. They could not be calmed down. Typically they all go to bed between 6:30 and 7. The first Night I think it ended up being almost 10pm. Then of course they woke up at the crack of Dawn. Sea World doesn't open til 10am we had a long wait. We had breakfast at the Hotel, another highlight for the kids. They were so happy with everything!

Abby and Emily in their bed
 
Too cool and ready to watch some TV
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 A little "Let it Go" on the way to the hotel.



Yes its sideways, but look at his excitement!!!

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