We are all getting VERY excited for our trip to Orlando.  I admit, I am in need of a little happy right now and this trip comes at just the right time.  I feel like you have to take a Prozac just to watch the news anymore and a total escape from reality is just in high order right now!

After mulling over all the options and searching around, I finally decided that a family suite would be the way to go in Orlando.  The biggest reason for this is that we are all in one place and if will like a real family vacation - which it is.  The other reason is that with a kitchen at our disposal, we will save a ton of money and time by cooking in our room  With 7 of us, that could add up to a LOT of mulah!

I chose the Floridays Resort in Orlando because it has the type of room that I wanted with free shuttels to and from both the Disney Parks and Seaworld.  It is perfect for us! Here are some pictures from their website:

The rooms at this gorgeous resort were cheap! Much, much less expensive than staying at a Disney Hotel - and I consider the $4,000 we are saving found money! - and a much better arrangement than staying at a more traditional hotel. I think the kids are going to feel more at home. I also feel better having everyone all together. When my kids want their Nana or Auntie, they are right there. Everyone will have their own bedroom for some privacy and there will be some space to spread out. I can't see any down sides to this at all - and at $189 per night, it is a win-win in my opinion.

Next stage - to begin the packing!

Hi all!
I just wanted to touch bases with all of you. I have been absent from this forum for the most part over the past week or so - mostly due to the fact that there simply are not enough hours in the day! LOL

Just so you all know, my inconsistent attendance will continue as I have big things on the horizon:

Maya's 6th birthday - which is a big "to-do" ..... again. The entire Kindergarten class, all the cousins, a couple of family friends and the neighbor kids are all attending so I have a lot of work to do. It's a Chinese theme this year and as usual, I cannot stop myself from going all out. I will blog all about it right here!

Our trip to Orlando is in two weeks! I have to get everyone packed - which is a major ordeal since we are in the middle of winter and in Florida, they are not. And, I have to get the house ready for my Dad, who will be house sitting while we are away. I will take my old laptop with me and check in with all of you while we are away - and to make sure my Dad isn't on here posting and pretending to be me! LOL 

I am going to do a post all about our trip plans including the absolutely spectacular resort hotel that we are staying at.  I still cannot believe my good fortune at finding this place for the price I did.  You will not believe this place!

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day and big hugs to all of you!