I realise it has been a while since part 1 but will try and remember what we did.[msnwink]
Thursday 25th Oct 07
Lee was feeling ever so slightly better and the sun was out a little so we hopped in the car and drove down to South Beach. Have to say the beach was very quiet and after a stroll along the boardwalk the boys were bored. Youngest was also compaining that he was tired and needed a sit down. So we headed back to the street and found a very funky Burger King where the boys stocked up on milkshake before declaring that " we should not come to Miami again!" Lee was also beginning to flag again so we went back to the car where I produced a map and after stopping a couple of times to ask directions managed to navigate to the MIA Skatepark ( an indoor skatepark luckily as the heavens opened again) Boys where very happy as they could have a skate and Lee could get some pics. I meanwhile curled up with a book in the chill room ( yes I had come prepared) and waited for a couple of hours while they boys skated to their hearts content. Boys cheered up we headed back to Deerfield.
Friday 26th Oct 07
Well Youngest son was determined to visit Wanadoo city again so we piled into the car and went back to the Sawgrass Mill where he booked himself in while the rest of us had some retail theropy. There are some great stores in the Mills but not really any bargains. We decided we would wait for Vans Outlet next week. We also decided that as our guests had had their flights changed and were leaving a day early we would abandon Deerfield a day early and head "home" tomorrow.
Collected youngest son who today had been a Policeman, fireman, storekeeper and dentist amongst other things and had earned himself over 1500 wonga ( which he deposited in the Wanadoo City bank for next time ) and headed home to pack.
Saturday 27th Oct 07
Were up bright and breezy and loaded up the cases into the car and were soon driving the Turnpike home. Soon the sun was out and K92fm was back on the air [high5]. After a very smooth journey we pulled onto the drive and unloaded the car. The boys could not wait for us to unpack but insisted that we go stright over to Vans Skatepark. This worked great as they skated while we unpacked and headed to Walmart for supplies. It was great to be home. 4 Hours later we collected the boys who had had a fantastic time and came back to the pool for a swim and a soak in the Hot Tub - Bliss[party1] Oh yes - some of those too!
The next week really flew by with the boys back on home turf they were happier. They went to Vans a few times and also the Orlando Watersports Park where they spent 3 whole days purfecting their wakeboarding skills. We did fit in one day at Blizzard beach, although this was the only disney type thing we did all trip. Lee and I meanwhile spent most of our week doing villa owner stuff that you really don't want to hear about but I enjoyed all the same. We also managed to catch up with a couple of friends [cheers]I also had a whale of a time decorating the outside of the house for Halloween and dishing out the sweeties to the children.
All too soon it was Monday 5th and time to head home and here I am now trying to fight off the jetlag whilst typing this.
Well I hope it was not too boring for you. Will try to be more exciting at New YearBye for now!!
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