Busch Gardens Tampa FL

Here is a photo show from this past weekend. We took the kids to Busch Gardens and Adventure Islands (a waterpark) I did not bring the camera so all the pics are from the Hotel and Busch Gardens. We had a nice weekend but the next time I go to an amusement it will not be at the end of June in Florida. It was sooooo hot!!! and humid. The water park was perfect but Busch Gardens will have to wait till February!
Pete had never been to a water park before so it was a new experience for him. The kids and Ih ve been to Sun Splash in Cape Coral but that was nothing compared to Adventure Islands. The water park had 2 big playgrounds for little ones like Maddie, a huge Lazy River for my mom, a wave pool, numerous slides and 2 big pools, a picnic area if you brought your lunch. It was a good time. We had talked about hitting a park before we went home on Sunday but 2 days at amusement parks was enough without a break. We are also going to go to Orlando this summer and go to Sea World and Aquatica. We have passes for all 4 parks.

Dancing Queen

Here are a few pictures from Maddie's dance recital. The girls did a fantastic job. We love Patty's Dance Studio. Miss Barbara is a wonderful teacher. Maddie had two performances one for tap and one for ballet. The outfit she wore for her ballet is the black one with the big polka dots. They danced to Dora's the Explorer's version of "We Got the Beat"
The blue one with the white boa in her hair was her tap routine and they danced to High Hopes
I had originally complained about the $10 ticket fee but after seeing all the work with all the lighting that is where all that money went. I believe that most that went to our girls so the studio could put on a terrific performance. I bought the DVD that the studio made so once I get that I will try and set it up so that everyone can see her perform. It might have to be on youtube. I have a few weeks to get that together.
We are taking the kids to Busch Gardens this weekend. As it turns out my whole family is going. My sister and I bought 2 yr passes for Seaworld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Adevnture Islands. We are always lucky with getting a really nice hotel on priceline. This time we get to stay at the Hyatt for $45 a night.

Ema and her kids

End of 2nd grade

Here are some pictures of Nick's ;ast day of school. He received several awards including a trophy from his teacher for outstanding work throughout the year as well as the top 2nd grade reader in the school (yeah Go Nick!!) For that he received a gift certfificate from the principal. We are so proud of him and feel lucky to have such a great kid :)

Nick reading his report to the class

I was lucky enough to be volunteering in Nick's class when he read his report to the class. I cant believe 2nd grade is over!