Ten years ago tonight, my twin daughters, Katrina Marie and Lauren Elizabeth, were born. It had not been an easy journey. I married my wife when I was twenty-five years old (she a year younger) and for the next five years we enjoyed being newlyweds. We were DINKS (double income no kids) and did pretty …
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If I Was Ruler of the World….
If I was Ruler of the World, there would be changes. Sure, I'd insist on peace on Earth, goodwill towards man, stop all wars, end world hunger. You know, all the big ones. But there are other things I'd change you might not think of. The first thing I'd do is eliminate the penny. I …
Disney Travel Log: Tips and Tricks
A quick note about the drive home: we made it. We did have another Wendy's adventure. We found one quick enough this time and we only waited in line for a few minutes. But Katy, trying to be helpful, carried a tray back to the table for me and spilled one of the drinks all …
Disney Travel Log Day 7: The Beach Bummer
Thursday, our last full day in Orlando, was supposed to be the relaxing day. After four frantic and fun filled park excursions, we would plant our chairs at the edge of the ocean and spend the day soaking up rays while the children built sand castles and searched for sea shells. But someone forgot to tell …
Disney Travel Log Day 6: Magic Mahem
We saved Magic Kingdom for our last park visit, wanting to go out with a bang. The forecast called for a seventy percent chance of rain, but with ponchos in hand (in bag actually) we caught our bus and the merry band of travelers were off. We started by passing through the Disney Castle and …
Disney Travel Log Day 5: The Hollywood Hustle
Our third park to visit was Hollywood Studios. The morning highlight was the Toy Story ride, where the characters from the movie lead you on an arcade game shoot em up. After the first ride, I was sure my fifty-nine thousand would be the highest point total in the group. Turns out the neighbor kid …
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Disney Travel Log Day 4: The Epcot Expedition
"We are now Disney professionals." Let me make a suggestion. If you are ever tempted to make such a declaration on the second day of your Disney trip, don't. Because you're not. Nope. Not close. And fate will find a way of pointing it out to you. I made this comment while boarding the bus …
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Disney Travel Log Day 3: The Animal Adventure
No post about actually going to the parks at Disney World would be complete without a huge thank you to our friend, Connie Ison, who helped to plan our days at the park in such a way as to increase enjoyment and decrease exasperation. On Monday, we rounded up the kids, loaded down the adults …
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Disney Travel Log Day 2: The Publix Problem
After leaving the home of Uncle Charlie and Aunt Linda (even though they were not my aunt and uncle, they treated the Acrees like we were) we loaded up the truck and excitedly began the final leg on the way to Disney World. Our band of intrepid travelors just knew it would all go smoothly. …
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Disney Travel Log: Day 1: The Wendy’s Wander
We deicided to take the Acree brood, along with a few neighbors, to Disney World. You know, the one in Florida. We made our plans, booked the hotel, bought our tickets and meal plans and then rented our SUV and hit the road. On the first day, we just needed to make it to Atlanta, …
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