The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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Translation:

Ha ha ha.....I turned the numb lock on and mommy has been typing numbers trying to figure out what I did to her laptop!!!  Dang it all though....she figured it out!

Yesterday Mommy Daddy and I got up and movin' pretty early.  We made it to Universal Studios just as it was opening up and STILL The Wizarding World of Harry Potter had a line....just to get into the land!  So....we waited.  Correction, they waited.  I slept (pictured below)

When we finally got into the park my Mom and Dad were amazed.  Universal did a great job.  Unfortunately we were not able to see everything....it was just too crowded.  There were even lines to get into the different gift shops....how insane is that!?!?  

Mommy and Daddy did get to try Butterbeer and Pumpkin Juice.  Mom says it tastes just like Christmas....yum!  We also toured the Hogwarts Castle on the way to the ride....and it was so cool!!  We wanted to eat at the Three Broomsticks but there was a long line to get in....so we skipped it and ate at Mythos, the only sit-down dining establishment at Islands of Adventure.....I had baby food but my Mom and Dad both loved whatever it was they ordered.  

After lunch we wandered back into The Wizarding World....I took a nap while my mom and dad took one last look around and then we got out of there.  It was so crowded it was hard to just linger and enjoy the atmosphere that Universal had created.  Luckily I don't need a ticket to get in and my mom has an annual pass so we can go back in the fall when school is back in session.  

Tomorrow my mom and I are headed to Atlanta to meet up with Gigi and Papa Jeff.  I think I might sleep for a lot of the time in the car.....I hope my mom is ok with that.  

And now it's time for bed.....so we're well rested for our drive tomorrow. 

Mommy really gets mad a Disney sometimes!

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(translation)
OK!  Sorry we have not had time to post every day.  It seems that when there is time to post....I'm napping :) or already in bed for the night.

Mommy bought me a new book the other day.  It's a sign language book. We are very excited to start reading it and learning some signs.  We're even thinking about starting a mommy and me sign language class.  But we have to look into that (and the cost) a little more before we sign up!

Yesterday we went swimming.  I really enjoy swimming...actually I really enjoy splashing!  My Dad's Aunt Lisa and his cousin Bria are down here from St. Louis for a few days.  Bria is in a volleyball tournament and we were swimming at their hotel.  After that we went to Disney's Wide World of Sports to watch the tournament.  And here's where Mommy gets upset.....
....You see, you have to pay to get into the complex.  Like close to $15 dollars a person.  Mom says that's a rip off to begin with.  Because you're only there to see a certain event....not all the different tournaments that are there.  Ridiculous!

Well, we walk in and they can clearly see that I am asleep in my stroller.  The way the sports complex is set up, there are huge fields in the back for sports like soccer and baseball.  Then, towards the front you'll find two large gym buildings....for sports like basketball and volleyball.  And at the very front is the baseball stadium that the Brave's have spring training in.  Bria's tournament was the only thing going on in the morning.  The evening had a little league event coming....but keep in mind we went in the morning.

Now, this is a high school volleyball tournament.  It's not a "pack 'em in" event.  It's is all family there supporting the kids.  And mainly just one parent....because that is all that came or the rest of the family is out enjoying what Central Florida has to offer.

So, we pay for the tickets and walk in and around to the center that Bria's team is in.  We walk into the building and the little Cast Member tells us no strollers allowed.

DO WHAT!?!?!  Mommy told them I was asleep in the stroller and we've already missed the beginning of the tournament.  Now, there is a huge huge concourse up above all the gyms so you can look down at them and along the sides is the bleachers.  There are people in RENTED wheelchairs sitting along the top and we were the only people in the entire complex....not the building but the complex....with a stroller.  There was maybe at most (not including the players) 150 - 200 people in the building that could easily hold 500 - 700 people.

So Mom told them to get the manager because I had just fallen asleep and we already missed the beginning of the game.   He walked away and after waiting a minute or two we decide to just walk in.  Up ahead is another CM who started to tell us we can't bring the stroller in and my mom says "I know you don't want the stroller in here....I'm not bringing it outside because he's asleep and if you would like to send your manager over to us....we'll be watching the match over there."  And we just kept walking.

1 hour....A WHOLE HOUR....later when I was awake a manager came over and talked to my mom.  She asked for a reasonable explanation as to why I can't have my stroller in there.  She understands policy and explained that she worked at Disney before and knows all about not bringing strollers into places like the tiki room and other shows.  But this is a huge facility and again, if it were crowded and jam packed full of people I could see asking people to leave strollers outside.  But when your building is only a quarter full and we're defiantly not posing a hazard in any way, there is no reason to ask me to put my stroller outside.

The 12 year old managers response: It's just what the Reedy Creek Fire Dept. has said.  It's the rule.

He has no clue why we can't have a stroller in there.  How about this....use discretion.  f you know it's an event that will be full of people with no room to walk....put out the no stroller sign.  But I'm sure most of the events that take place there are not packed.  And I'm sure there are never more than a fews strollers in that place at a time.

Oh...and tell us that strollers are not allowed in the facilities before we purchase an outrageously overpriced ticket.

So....that was our day yesterday.....Sorry mom kinda took control of the entry up there!

Daddy is at work today and we have to run to Target after my morning nap.  Tomorrow I think we're going to get up early (which I like to do anyway.  This morning I was up at 6:15) and go to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  I'm sure we'll have pictures to post.

And now....nap time!

Disney Universal....I have a packed calendar!

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(Translation)
We have been busy people!  On last Tuesday evening we went to the Magic Kingdom and I saw my first parade.  I fell asleep right before it started and took a quick little power nap.  When the parade started I just couldn't take my eyes off all the colors!

After the parade we watched the fireworks show.  I was very sleepy but they were kinda loud and I really like watching all the colors.  So, my Daddy took me out of the stroller and let me watch them.  We had a lot of fun and Mom and Dad tell me I was a very good boy!

Then....on Wed. morning we got up and went to Universal Studios.  My Mom and Dad really like the Harry Potter stories ( I don't know much about them yet) and there is a new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios.  We went to see it, but they had it closed for all the movie stars to come and see it before it officially opened.  So we're going to have to go back again another day.  But we did get to go to Dr. Seuss Land while we were there and I thought it was pretty cool.  I even got to meet The Cat in the Hat!!!  I know that guy because he's on my walls in my room :)

Mommy also started painting the bathroom and getting the house ready for when Gigi and Papa Jeff come to visit!  She keeps telling me "We have to clean this place up!!"  So.....we are!  Well, she is.  I'm just playing on the floor most of the time.  Or in my pack-n-play.  And today she made the mattress lower because I'm a super curious kid and...well....just check out the picture below!

Now it's time to go paint some more.  So we're off!

It's been awhile!

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(Translation)
Mommy and I have been very busy lately.  Well, and Daddy too I guess.  Even though it's super hot outside they decided to do work around the yard the other day.  They dug up the yard and planted a ton of flowers.  It took a really long time!  I got to just chill in my stroller the whole time though.  And Mom gave me a sippy cup filled with water to play with and keep me cool.  I enjoy sitting outside.....until I get too hot and sticky.  Then I'm super crabby.

Then, the next day they cleaned up and organized the garage.  This time I didn't have to sit outside too much.  Because they were in the garage Mom brought my exersaucer into the kitchen and I got to play in there while they were cleaning up.

And yesterday we went to my Aunt Amanda's house.  We went swimming for a little while but it started to thunder and lightning so we had to get out.  I also got extremely cranky and didn't want to take a nap.  But once I did, I sure felt better!

Today we are going out to lunch with two of Mommy's friends that she used to work with when she was a teacher, Miss Erin and Miss Kristin.  Then we have to tidy up this house!  Aunt Amanda's client at work had lots of extra paint and gave us some so we can paint the bathrooms and bedroom.  So this afternoon it's cleaning time and then tomorrow we start painting!!  It's a good thing I don't crawl yet or else I'd pull and Aunt Katherine and knock a paint can over and crawl right through it across the living room floor!

Now it's time for breakfast!!

Tale of Two Days....

(A note from Mom: Sorry we started this entry yesterday....but someone wanted dinner before we had a chance to finish it....then before we knew it Nicholas had to go to bed and the Blackhawk Game started. Needless to say.....we got distracted. So.....here is our entry....part from yesterday and part from this morning.)


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Translation: We are having a very nice evening outside. We were going to go to Universal and see if we could get into the new Harry Potter Land, but there was no knowing if we would for sure be allowed in so....we skipped it. It's too darn hot for walking around a theme park anyway!

So, Mom, me and Harry the Dog are sitting outside and she is blowing bubbles. I don't really understand what they are or how she's doing it....but I like to watch them float. And Harry is a silly dog....he snaps at them.

We didn't go to Disney on Wed night either. It got to be too late and I went to bed early. I was just feeling a little grumpy and a parade wasn't something I think I was up for.



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Mommy and I just got back from the doctors. My 6 month check up! I'm 6 months old today!!! Everything was just fine. I am now 15lbs. 10oz. What can I say....I like to eat! :)

I really enjoy the doctor's office because they have some really cool toys in the rooms and awesome paintings of fish and sharks on the walls.....but then the lady who gives the shots comes in. I don't really like that too much! I had to get 3 shots today and drink some nasty medicine. Everyone swears it's good for me....but I think they're full of nonsense!

I am doing better now. I've had some time to play around the house and I had breakfast. Hopefully the rest of our day is a bit better than the morning. I think we get to go to the puppy store and get Harry some more cookies. He's all out! So that should be fun. And maybe....just maybe if I'm not too cranky we might go see Daddy. But it is supposed to be super hot outside today so Mom says it's a BIG maybe.

This is a picture from yesterday while I was sitting outside in my stroller. I love sitting outside!

What can I say.....I'm a busy guy!

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(Translation)
Good Morning!

I've had a busy couple of days.  On Sunday we went to a pool party!  It was so much fun.  I really love splashing around in the water and spent a lot of time in the pool.  Oh, and the Blackhawks won so that was super good too!   Mom and Dad took lots of pictures at the pool party, but they have not uploaded them to the computer yet.  I know....slackers!

Yesterday Mommy did lots of laundry and finally unpacked the suitcases from Chicago.  So I got to play on the floor for a long time and listen to Disney music while she straightened up.  Then we went to Publix to go grocery shopping.  Usually I just sit in my carrier and we walk around and get what we need.  But this time, she took me out of my carrier and I got to sit up in the front of the cart like a big kid!  At first I was a little freaked out (see picture below)  but then I realized......this was pretty cool!  I could see everything, all the people, all the colors and I got to play with the jar of Mayonnaise.

Tonight we are probably going to the Magic Kingdom because The Electric Light Parade is back.  I have never seen any parade, so I don't  know what all the whoo-ha is about, but my Mom and Dad think I will enjoy it.  Hopefully I can stay up that late.  We'll see!!!!  Either way, I get to go on Small World before the parade, so that makes me happy!

Here is my grocery store picture......

Rainy Days and Tasty Watermelon!

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Translation:
I love watermelon!  My mom bought these really cool things.  They kinda look like a big passy's but instead of a nipple on the end, it's a net that you can put things in, like watermelon!  I love it.  I can munch on it and all the juices come out but no big chunks that I can choke on.  My mom took a couple pictures which I'll put up at the end of the post. I love watermelon!  Even though afterwards I'm kinda sticky.

It's been very rainy here the past couple of days.  We just had a really loud thunderstorm that I slept right through.  Thunder doesn't really bother me at all.  Which I hear is a good thing because Florida has lots of rain storms.

I am proud to announce that I can now sit up all by myself.  Not only do I balance really well (like I was doing at Gigi and Papa Jeff's house) but I can lie down on my back, flip to my tummy and get myself into a sitting position all alone!  With no help at all!  Can you believe it?!?!  I am also scooting along pretty good.  No crawling yet, but I do get to where I feel I need to go.

Tonight daddy is working late so mom and I are going it alone.  If it wasn't so rainy we would go on a walk.  Hopefully it clears up soon and I can take a ride in the stroller.  I think she might even let me sit up like a big boy and not in the baby chair!  We'll see...........

Here are those pictures I was telling you about with the watermelon.  Yummy!

Home from Chicago

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This is a picture of me...right now, sitting in my highchair.  Boy oh boy did we have a rough morning.  I was super cranky!  It started off just fine.  I had breakfast a played for a bit and then I got sleepy.  So sleepy in fact that I was overtired and did nothing but cry for 3 hours.  Mom tried everything....like putting me in the swing, rocking me, giving me some milk, patting my back....nothing worked.  Finally I did fall asleep, but only for about an hour or so.

I know mommy has some errands to run this afternoon.  I plan on being a good boy...no fussy business!  I might even take a nap while we're out running around.

Oh, and my mom wanted me to say she hopes she's made it easier for people to comment on any of my blog posts and opened it up so you don't have to sign in or make an account.  Just be sure to sign your name!

Over the weekend we went to Chicago.  I got to go an an airplane again and see all my relatives up in the Windy City!  It was fun but super exhausting!  I had so much fun staying at Gigi's house.  In fact, I miss all the attention.

But now mommy and me have to go to the store.  We'll have to write more later.