Lee's Birthday

Sunday was our first official full day in Iowa. It was also the main reason for going, Uncle Lee's 90th birthday celebration. My Aunt had rented a hall in the next town over so we were close by. Maybe 10 mins. First stop was over to Marion for some balloons. It was off and on raining Sunday but we were inside most of the time.

Rain!

Yup...

Marion water tower.

There was about 75 people. A lot I/we didn't know cause they were on my aunts side of the family. But it was good seeing everyone again.

Crazy Cousin Randy..My mom's sister's son.

Lee in his chair. We all kinda stayed around this back table. That's Rick ( Randys brother ) in the yellow and black. And Chuck to his left.

The other crazy cousin Chuck, My moms Other sisters son.

Most of the cousins

Don't mind the writing on top, my sister sent me these pics. Mom with her girls.

My moms sister and Brother.

Cute little house outside the hall.

Your going to be seeing lot's of random tree pics. We couldn't help but love the fall colors!

Since they only had cake and drinks at the party we all went out to eat after. It was myself, Mom, Sister, Cousin Randy, cousin Rick, His wife Sherri, and their son Ryan and his girlfriend Ellie.

We were so excited for a flight of beer for $4.95! I mean it would be like $15 here!

Randy was having to much fun taking pics.

Epcot part 2

After Norway we hit up China. We basically made our way around the world and saw a little more of what we missed on the other days. We left around 8:30pm and got back around to our room 9:15. We caught the end of bugs life at our resort to. Those pics to come tomorrow.

Right after Norway is China

We skipped it last time cause we were in a hurry.

Cambria was excited to meet Mulan.

And the kids got their Duffy's stamped.

Food Kiosk In China.

ok now I will say that these were probably my favorite! The Candided Strawberries were cool and a Crunchy on the outside. And the egg rolls...oh my! They were perfect. These were the best egg rolls I have ever had. And the sauce was a sun dried tomato chipotle sauce.. A-Mazing!

Looking back from China

We sat along the water while snacking on our food.

Kind of warm out but nice. No rain!

So after China was just a little "stop" that they call Africa. Just a few outside stores and these!

Super cute and fun Idea. We bought a few..

Florida Fresh was the next Kiosk.

To bad we were still full from China! Oh well next time.

Germany!

We stopped in here and got some Caramel popcorn to go. It was very good!

Right outside Germany, the kids loved this train area.

They would have stayed here watching them all day.

Awe good ole Italy. My this point we weren't starving but knew if we didn't eat now we probably wouldn't have a chance to sit down anywhere so we decided we need to have some Via Napoli...again.

Cambria being miss friendly just helped herself to a soccer game.

Look I normally don't let them eat like animals but She wasn't eating a thing the entire trip so If this got her to eat I didn't care!

Moneky see Monkey do!

America is Located at the half way point. They have shows inside and a theater across the way. There was a 70's band playing ( cant remember who? ) when we got there.

Of course she had to dance.

They got a stamp and played with puzzles.

Woody Topiary next to the Food Kiosk. Which was all meat so I didn't stop.

Next up, Japan!

Kept going through Japan and Morocco and back to France.

The restaurant in the back has your traditional French pastries and baguettes.

Ummmmm yum!

Ya I had to get another La Vie en rose slush. One for the road right?

Ger

Last min park hop

Friday was our last full day in Florida so I asked the kids what they wanted to do. Cambria said she wanted to meet Pocahonta's and see Miss Devine at The Animal Kingdom. Baylen said he wanted to go on the Donald duck ride again. My mom was up for anything but hoping to go back to Via Napoli again. Me? I wanted to see the Fruit bats at Aniaml Kingdom. So we fulfilled everyones wishes and did a little park hoping.

Baylen was excited to see that they had trams to

We got to Animal kingdom about 15mins before Miss Devine came out so we walked around the front while we waited.

Saw some fun stuff

Including a Giant African anteater.

And Miss Devine.

And Pocahonta's.

There was a huge turtle by pocahonta's.

Some more of the tree.

Where I wanted to go

To see the fruit bats...Warning grandma's..This next pic you wont like.

Isn't he pretty! I could watch them all day!

Right next to the bats were the Tigers

This one kept walking over the water.

Pretty arch way

Watching the tigers

After that I needed a beer for the road..

On the way out we stopped at rainforest café to look inside.

Then we headed over to epcot. It was around 2pm.

First stop, a food kiosk.

My mom got her beet salad again and some kinda lime drink.

Sillies.

Next up mexico.

We all split a mushroom-less Quesadilla and a raspberry Margarita.

Cheese

These things were so darn good!

Mexico!

Inside the courtyard

Of course we had to try on more hats

And Baylens ride that he wanted again...for the 3rd time.

Norway.

I had to get my sweet pretzel. I always get one when I go. More to come tomorrow!