We're going on a trip. It's a surprise for the kids! Don't tell them! On Thursday, April 2 we will pick up 5 kids early from school/daycare and then we'll be heading out of town. I scavenged through all of last summer's clothes and bought a whole bunch of new clothes and goodies and packed everything up. It's all waiting for us at my in-law's house. I'm so excited! I’m hoping for good weather. I Mapquested the route. I just can't wait. Here's the plan:
Thursday, April 2: Drive to Monona, WI.
Friday, April 3: We'll leave the hotel early after our continental breakfast. We're going to see the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. We’re going to take a tram to the top, enjoy the scenery, and get on the road again an hour later. We have dinner plans with Tiffani and her family at Logan’s Roadhouse. We’ll stay in the Nashville area Friday night.
Saturday, April 4: We drive to Orlando on Saturday! We can check in at our resort at 4:00. We’ll play in the pool and enjoy the warmth! We have a grill by the pool, so we’ll eat dinner and relax after the long drive.
Sunday, April 5: Magic Kingdom. We’ll be there at opening time. We’ll stay until 1:00 or so and then go ‘home’ for a rest and dip in the pool. We’ll go back to Magic Kingdom in the late afternoon for some more fun.
Monday, April 6: Sea World day. I can’t wait to feed the dolphins. The kids will love that, too. It’s a little different from the Great Lakes Aquarium.
Tuesday, April 7: Aquatica Waterpark. Look at the pictures of this place! It’s fun just looking at it! It’s my half-birthday, Tuesday, too!
Wednesday, April 8: Universal Studios-Islands of Adventure. I wonder how many hours I’ll spend in the Dr. Seuss’ Landing with the little kids.
Thursday, April 9: We’re going to be beach bums on Thursday. We’ll sleep in, hang out at the pool for a while, and head to the beach. First we’ll see Daytona Beach and then I want to go to St. Augustine. We’re sleeping in Savannah, GA on Thursday night.
Friday, April 10: We’ll get up early on Friday – REALLY EARLY! We’re going to watch the sun come up on the ocean. On Friday night, we’re staying in Jonesborough, TN. We’ll drive through and explore the Great Smokey Mountains when we need a break from the truck. In Jonesborough, we’ll enjoy an outdoor Bluegrass concert at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11: We’re staying in Oswego, IL on Saturday night. We’ll drive through Indianapolis and Gary, IN (for a culture shock) before we get to our hotel. We’ll have dinner at the Triple XXX Family Restaurant in West LaFayette, IN, that is one of Guy Fieri’s favorites on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
Sunday, April 12 – Easter Sunday: We’re going to Easter Mass at St. Ann’s in Oswego. We’ll sleep in our own beds on Sunday night. It will be good to be home!
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