The Pool At Our Resort

This year we stayed at the Beach Club. With this view from our room, we heard every morning, "Can we go to the pool?" So, on Wednesday morning we hit the pool.
Every morning we saw ducks in the pool and one morning a couple of them stayed in the pool even after we got in.

The two best features of the Beach Club? A short walking distance to Epcot and the pools! The pools have sand in the bottom. It isn't real sand; it is better than that. It isn't as fine and it doesn't stick to you as bad. It is like the perfect sand.

In this area of the pool, there is a whirlpool that was fun to float or swim around in.

This was the highlight of course. It is a little bit of a walk to the pirate ship and then up the stairs but the waterslide is a lot of fun.

We were thrilled that they let Lydia do it with her backpack on (and once with a swim vest when I forgot the backpack).

We all enjoyed the waterslide. Here is Wesley cruising down.

After everyone had showers we gave the kids some lunch in our room (a sandwich from the very small counter service area at the hotel) and headed to Epcot. Sure enough, Lydia took a nap in the stroller. Wesley didn't nap at all Tuesday through Friday.

I love getting a German bratwurst and beer and I really enjoyed it on Wednesday. Since I was using the dining plan I also got a diet coke (the plan covers soda not beer) and a dessert. I chose a pretzel since they looked so yummy. Wesley ate almost the entire pretzel but I did get a few bites.

Wesley asked us to take this photo in Norway. Later in the day, Dianna picked up some nice perfume for both of us, Laila, "the essence of Norway." I love it! The Beauty and the Beast

I really like seeing the Chinese Acrobats at Epcot. I am amazed every time. This guy jumped rope while doing a handstand.

I was also impressed with their pyramid stunts.

Lydia woke in time for the boat ride through Mexico. Next the kids had their picture taken with Mexican Donald. Then a ride in the "big ball."

The kids enjoyed the Nemo ride, Turtle Talk, and the aquarium.

That night we had dinner at the Coral Reef. It was fun to watch the fish and scuba divers while we ate. Wesley got to ride Test Track twice right before the rides closed. We saw the fireworks as we walked the long way back around the countries (as opposed to taking the most direct route) to exit the park and walk back to the Beach Club.

Gotta go play Toy Story Mania on the Wii!!!