Thursday, December 29

 The sun was out in full force today and the temperatures were rising! We started the morning at the splash pad while Thom worked out and then went to the hot tub. The hot tub was more like a warm tub and was filled with little kids. We ordered Flipper's Pizza for lunch and Mom and Dad picked it up while they were out. The crust at Flipper's is delicious! After that we enjoyed some pool time at pool 1.

I had been wanting to go try the Disney mini golf course and so we went to try that mid-afternoon. Unfortunately there was a long wait at the two mini golf courses we stopped so we headed back toward Old Town where there was a pirate mini golf. 

At Pirate Cove there was no wait. It was a very nice course. Drew won with 45 strokes, I had 48 and Thom had 49. We didn't keep track for Rocky, but he was funny- on every hole he would place the ball about 4 inches away and then would hit it in. Of course it was celebrated every time he made it in. Teddy had a few great holes where it took him only 2 shots! With a little more control and practice he will be a great mini golf player! 

We then decided to walk through Fun Spot (carnival rides) to go to Old Town. I was not impressed with Old Town.

For dinner Drew wanted Japanese so when we went to Chili's he walked across the street. Chili's was good again! We haven't gone to Chili's in years and I predict we will be going back to Chili's again in Des Moines! Thom got a little mustache on his straw and gave it to Rocky. He had fun hiding it and wearing it. 

When we got back people watched bowl games and relaxed. The boys have gotten into the habit of watching a little TV before going to bed. It is fun to see them lay together and relax while watching tv. They have some fun little conversations.

Tomorrow is another pool, relaxing day!


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