Homeschool Convention Vacation 2012 Part V!

Because of the kids hard work and excellent sales during convention, we got to extend our vacation and stay for a night at the Gaylord Palms Resort.




More fun in the sun!!!!




Even Mommy got in on it!










The Gaylord Palms Resort is spectacular! The resort is built around an enormous atrium with paths that meander around ponds full of fish...




alligators...




Waterfalls...








and even the Castillo de San Marcos!















It is quite an experience!







We are so thankful to God for this blessing!


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Homeschool Convention Vacation 2012 Part IV!

Part of the excitement of the homeschool convention this year was that the kid's business, Parakidz.net, was chosen to be featured in the BEST program (Budding Entrepreneur Showcase of Talent).



They were one of several kid-run businesses showcased



The kids had lots of fun selling their survival paracord bracelets and worked very hard...



We are so very proud!!!!

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Homeschool Convention Vacation 2012 Part III!

Another lovely tradition we started last year was finding a fun tea house for the girls to enjoy... And so we did! Welcome to Diane's Creations Tea Room Crafts and Antiques!







It was just wonderful!



We got to dress up...



Drink delicious teas and eat scrumptious quiche and scones...



It was a sweet day full of new memories, shopping, and laughter...



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Homeschool Convention Vacation 2012 Part II

Other activities we got to do were...















Riding on a giant swan...





Taking warm bubble baths...

Alligator wrangling...
And so much more!











To be continued...

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Location:Orlando, FL

Homeschool Convention Vacation 2012 Part I!

This year we continued our yearly tradition of vacationing with our dear friends, the Thompsons! We had the privilege of staying at the Summer Bay Resort... AWeSOmE!!!



Pretty swans greeted us as we came in :D




The view from our front door was a delightful water park!




Fun!!!!!!!!




Sophie ready for action!




On several mornings Kelly and I got to do our quiet times together in the coolness of the new day... This was our view... Thank you Jesus!




One night we got to watch a movie at one of the pools!

The resort was full of activities for the kids such as...








Water games for the boys...

Location:Orlando, FL

www.parakidz.net

Children of the corn...

Had a great time picking corn today with the Collins Fam!

  This was Susanna's first time picking corn... And she's from Nebraska! LOL

The kids first show!

The kids new business, Parakidz.net, had their first little sales event at the annual FISH homeschool used book sale! They did very well! Hurray! And what a great experience!