Florida-Final days..

So I haven't even touched on the awesomeness of the condo that we have rented. For three years running, Regal Palms. www.regalpalms.com So great, So affordable. Most people when they go to Florida are all about "staying on Disney". While I am not opposed to that (and we have done it), here is what I have figured out for our family dynamic and why we do not even attempt the hotel thing any more: 


WE NEED SPACE, so at the end of a long day or an exhausting vacation, everyone is not in everyone's face. We love each other, but after 12 hours at a park, its nice to send the kids to their bedroom.


These condos are so affordable and have sooo much space. A mere 20-30 minute drive away from the parks, and these condos are huge. Okay, that is three times now that I have mentioned the space, but I think it is an important feature given the per night rate. Think 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bathrooms for about $110 per night. Full kitchen, dishwasher, tv's in every room.  TV in the kids' room is such a treat for them...it doesn't take much. 
There's more. The best part is the pool area:

•  a cool, not overwhelming water slide (that excites your 3 year old and his 62 year old grandfather), 
• a lazy river (to float with your tube and have a conversation with your increasingly disconnected 10 year old daughter)
•  a regular pool (for handstands, cheering stunts, and getting whacked in the head with a wild football toss)
• a walk-out, beach-style pool for toddlers (so you can watch them and not hold them 100% of the time)
• a hot tub (in case the weather bombs during your trip)
• a dj
•  a tiki bar
• hair wrapping for the little lady in your life (way cheaper than downtown Disney)
• ...ok I could go on and on and on....

Bottom line...

This place makes my family slow down. 

Family picture minus Landon. He was boycotting.  Not about to force a stubborn three year old.

Landon was nervous about this slide in the beginning, but was a pro by Saturday.

My older brother Keith and my nephew Bryce

Kyle and Devyn. Yes, they really were that happy to be hanging together

Jump rope contest. Corbin is the one closet to the dj. He did not win. Not his forte I guess.

All about the hair wrap

Food break

Good eats

My parents