The Jordans: Vacation Days 1 and 2

With Austin Kieff in school, we took advantage the opportunity offered by Fall Break to enjoy a family vacation. While our original plans were modified several times, we enjoyed a fabulous week with family and even introduced Caroline to the Disney family!

Our vacation began on Friday, October 7, 2011…later than anticipated because, thanks to my Mom, we verified one we had our registration information and two an insurance card. Well, in cleaning out my car, I removed both items. Finding them was easy. Unfortunately, the insurance card was out of date. A frantic search ensued. Thankfully, current insurance cards were located and the Jordan Family proceeded to leave Jack, Alabama!

Our first stop was for dinner. Arby’s was the choice. Then hours and hours and hours of driving! We thought the kiddos would sleep most of the way, which was the main reason we decided to leave after work on Friday. However, they were awake most of the ride. We stopped in Gainesville to purchase a few things and to “wake up.” I need to add that we were all wearing Alabama gear…in a town home to a team the Tide rolled over the weekend before. We definitely received a few looks!

The decision was made to stop for the night…or morning! We checked in to a hotel around 4:00 and left around 8:30 on Saturday morning. The second leg was much easier than the first! In just a few short hours we arrived in Chuluota, Florida at the residence of David’s little brother Jeremy and family. Needless to say we were still TIRED, but one glance at two excited Jack Jordan cousins to see two excited Orlando Jordan cousins and our kiddos found renewed energy sources. Oh to have access to those stores!

After we arrived Jeremy made homemade biscuits (my favorite). There were also scrambled eggs (Caroline’s favorite), sausage (Austin Kieff’s favorite) and gravy (David’s favorite). After breakfast the kids played…and played…and PLAYED! The rain was not stopping them from having a good time. From board games to Paper Jams...I am not certain there was toy untouched in Ella Grace’s or Major’s rooms!

Rain, rain go away the Jordan family wants to play! This ran through my hand numerous times Saturday and Sunday. Despite the rainy weather, we had a wonderful time. Saturday we enjoyed dinner at a restaurant known for alligator sightings...The Lone Cabbage. Then it was back to the house for the Alabama game. It was homecoming and we had cupcakes to enjoy for Major’s birthday that just happened to be themed for game time!

Sunday we went to Church and went back to the house for sandwiches. The kids could hardly stand being around each other, ha! Actually, I am not sure we could have separated them! Jeremy arranged a very special treat for all of us...a tour of Marine One...complete with sitting the the cockpit and in the very special passengers' seats!! Later that evening we enjoyed a yummy dinner prepared by Lindsey and prepared for a fun day at Disney! This story is...to be continued...

Here are a few pictures to enjoy: