My Super Fun Weekend.

Harry Potter World twice in one weekend?! 

I couldn't believe it either. 

It was almost too good to be true.

Chris and I took advantage of our three day weekend and 

went to the Snider's house.

It was a crazy night:
We danced with Taylor Swift, sang with Florence and the Machine [Dog Days are Over],
made potions with Harry, Ron and Hermione, and then later [after all the kids went to sleep]
figured out our identity with Jason Bourne.
So nice to not have to be locked in a dorm room.

We woke up on Saturday not worried about what time we were going to get to the park.
Eva told me, she and Joey were planning on surprising the kids and buying them all season passes.
And they did!
Like a magical dream come true.

Chris and I took Emree on the Hogwarts "Forbidden Journey" ride.
I tried to think of things Mitchell would say to make her get excited like,
"When you walk through the Hogwarts doors - you will officially become a witch"
and talking in an English accent or shouting,
"Troll! In the dungeon!"
I laugh every time I think about when she said to me,
"is this ride almost over" in a panicked voice at the part when the dementors try to kiss us.
"Bloody Hell!"

 Chris and I went to Universal and rode our favorites: The Mummy and the Rip Ride Rockit Roller Coaster.
So.Much.Fun.
On the Rip Ride - you get to pick a song and listen to it while you ride,
I always pick the Black Eyed Peas "Pump It"
I never thought it was possible to dance, sing, and ride a roller coaster all at the same time.
It is.
Riding the Hulk and Dr. Doom after nightfall was f-r-e-a-k-y
But nothing compared to our last ride of the night -
Dragon Challenge - Hungarian Horntail - Row 1 - with Eva.

 
Little side story -
Chris and I got in line for Dragon Challenge after we saw that the wait was only 25 minutes,
Eva texted me and asked if she would be able to get up to us so she could ride it with us.
After Chris and I got in line - it seemed everyone else had the same idea -
so there were lots of people behind us.
I told Chris to wait in line while I went and got Eva to bring her up to us.
True Love.
"Excuse me. Sorry. Excuse me"
Hundreds of people moving out of my way - and this was just on my way out of the line.
I found Eva - and dreaded the journey back to Chris.
Everyone hates the person that cuts in line to "get to their family" or "find their son"
and now - that person was me.
So. Awful.
"Excuse me. Sorry. Remember me? Excuse me."
Evil glares.
Rolled Eyes.
People weren't so eager to move on our way back to the front.
One guy even held his arm out in front of us - and asked, "Where do you think you're going?"
"I -uh - had to get her - I came through - uh - remember?"
Eva was no help - she just kept smiling - thinking of how funny the whole situation was.
Finally, we made it back to Chris and waited in peace.
It was so worth it - but I wouldn't do it again.
[sorry Eva]
Nothing beats the front row.
Best.Ride.Ever.

Hogwarts looked even more magical at night.
What a fun day.

Sunday was - interesting.
Chris and I came downstairs all ready to go.
"Oh - did I forget to tell you - our ward starts at one this year"
Oh well.
I was wondering why everyone was still in their pajamas.
Church was alright. I didn't feel like it was giving Chris a very good first impression.
I survived though.

After Church, I tricked Eva and said,
"Can we actually hurry up and get home - because I just want to get back to Gainesville"
Seeing her expression I knew I couldn't keep the joke for very long.
She looked like she was going to cry.
"Just kidding - we're staying until tomorrow!"

 

Monday was one of the best Universal experiences. 

and to think - we almost left. 

It was pouring rain and stormy - so we were having second thoughts.

Most people did leave the parks, but we stuck it through - and it was worth it. 

Every ride had a 5 minute wait - we literally walked straight onto whatever ride we wanted. 

So amazing. 

If only everyday was like that. 

Harry Potter World was the least packed I've ever seen it. 

Again we ended the day with Dragon Challenge front row. 

Seriously, I don't know who said money can't buy happiness. 

Because buying that season ticket has made me pretty darn happy.

Oh and Aleksi - don't worry - I gave Rita lots of kisses - part of the reason 

her runny nose has been passed on to me.