Vacation

This vacation was different than others we have taken in the past... and not really what I would call "better". 

The place we stayed at was gorgeous! It was huge, very clean, very spacious. It had a full kitchen, washer/dryer.. all the amenities of home (and more - whirlpool tub big enough for 4!). But, it wasn't home - and Lilly knew that. 

We tried to make it as much like home as we could - packing literally everything we could fit into the car. It was pretty scary. lol. There were some things we had to roll down the window to get access to, because if we opened the door things would fall out. In order to get to Lilly we would have to open the door and unload several things before being able to retrieve her.

Another thing that made this vacation different is that we are used to visiting people. This time, were pretty much by ourselves. Not that that's bad or anything, we just love being around people. 

Plus, we have been trying to not spend money.. and that kind of doesn't work when you're on vacation. Sure, we could have cooked every single meal there, and gone to the pool... but what else is there to do without spending money??.. not a whole lot!

Greg and Kathy stayed with us Saturday night, and we went out to dinner Sunday. That was fun. Kathy also stayed Sunday night and Monday we went to the outlet mall and shopped all day - literally. That was fun, too. 

Tuesday we listened to a timeshare sales pitch and got $100 to the spa. :) I got a facial and it was lovely. (Btw.. we didn't buy a timeshare!)

Wednesday, I got sick. :( I was extremely tired, with a headache and muscle aches. We tried to go putt putt golfing (free at the facility), but it was too hot and I couldn't handle it not feeling well and all. Lillian was fussy, too. We bought some board games and played for the afternoon. For dinner, we decided we wanted to do our 'nice dinner out'. So, we picked the Melting Pot. Prepared to spend $130 on dinner (ouch!) we set out to the melting pot. BUT, Lillian was soooo fussy that we had to leave after our appetizer! A screaming baby in a nice restaurant like that is not cool...I even got some dirty stares. :(  Wednesday will mark our second failed attempt at eating at the Melting Pot. We have vowed never to take Lillian again! lol. I have to admit, though, what we ate was excellent! We had spinach artichoke cheese dip and salad; mine was a cobb salad, Chad's was a caesar. 

Thursday, I was feeling better and we went to the Florida mall and had more fun shopping. :) BUT, Chad got sick thursday night (same thing I had on Wednesday) and has been sick ever since! We went to dinner at Cattleman's steakhouse, but my steak was gross (had the texture of hamburger) so we got that taken off our bill. We probably won't ever go there again. 

Yesterday (Friday), we tried to go to Old Town in Orlando... but it was lamer than we remembered and Chad was feeling so lousy that he didn't want to stay. So, we got something to eat and headed back to the resort to pack up. To make things even more interesting, Lillian has revolted at every meal we have tried to eat out since Wednesday which resulted in us having to pack up early and take to-go boxes of dinner just to get out of the restaurant. Not to mention the stares from other people...

Needless to say, today I was happy to be coming home. Chad still feels terrible, but at least we are home now. Lillian seems to be acting better but she was sooo upset on the car ride home. I am wondering if she might be sick too??? 

Oh, and did I mention that I was without internet all week!? We are at this big fancy resort and they charge you $24.95 per computer to use the internet for a week. Well, we weren't going to pay that because it costs us $14.95 per month for wireless in our entire house. But, I was able to get on the internet for a few minutes daily by connecting the bluetooth on Chad's phone to the computer and using the internet from his phone. Thank goodness we have unlimited data use. 

Hmm.. I think that's enough ranting for now. I am just happy to be back on my couch. Lillian is sleeping in her swing and chad is sleeping on the bed. Sure, I am dreading unpacking everything, but right now I am in my happy place. 

I should have some pictures up on flickr soon. Probably today.