hogwarts light show

On Wednesday when Tanvi & Helen were there we stayed until dark to see the Hogwarts light show...

london

Nate knocks on the door of No 12 Grimmauld Place; A&N place calls to the Ministry of Magic; & we meet the Knight Bus conductor!

diagon alley & donuts

We had lots of fun exploring Diagon Alley, watching the dragon breathe fire, having lunch at the Leaky Cauldron, posing in Hagrid's motorbike, and shopping at Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes!  Oh, and we also enjoyed eating Voodoo donuts on our walk to Diagon Alley! 

platform 9 3/4

We made it onto Platform 9 3/4!  And successfully traveled between Kings Cross Station & Hogsmeade Station several times. 

pooltime

After exploring the park all day A&N still had energy left to swim and play in the hotel pool (and sip smoothies)!  Plus a bonus shot of the kids with a special Minion friend who showed up in the hotel lobby as we were departing.

jurassic park

The Jurassic Park River Adventure ride was a fave.  And we got the best official candid park pics from this one. 😉 It was also super fun to see Abby's friend from home while we were there!  We spent all day Wednesday exploring & riding rides with Tanvi & Helen (her au pair)!

hogsmeade

This and that from time in Hogsmeade....

vacation stats

We are back from spring break and had a great time at Universal Studios in Florida! Quick recap:

- 4 days
- 25 miles walked
- 6 trips on the Hogwarts Express
- 10 different rides
- 5 times on Escape from Gringotts
- 7 times on Jurassic Park River Adventure
- 6 times on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- 5 times on Flight of the Hippogriff
- 3 times on Dr Doom’s Fearfall
- 4 Butterbeers enjoyed
- 3 wands selected, many spells cast
- 0 family members lost
- Lots of laughs, screams, and funny moments
- A few grumpy moments
- 1 tired mama, 2 tired kiddos

wands up

Hogwarts!

foos

Poolside foosball.

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Harry Potter World, here we come!!

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Last Monday:
Abby & Nate were at school.
Annabelle & Linnea were scootering.
Melissa & Sarah were soaking up together time and walking & talking.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️