Fort Summit KOA Florida: Feb. 17'th - March 17'th

Were at the KOA in Orlando and we thought that it being a KOA it would cater to the kids. NOT! They did not have one thing scheduled for kids during the whole month stay. Their heated 81 degree pool is not 81 degrees and hardly anybody in the park ever went in it. The kiddy pool is not heated at all and was freezing. The playground is a sand pit with glass and pickers and their equipment was breaking down. Minni golf cost each player $3.00. No book exchange, which I love book swapping. Plus they charge for coffee in the morning, never saw anyone charge for it before. But we make our own so no hard ship for us there.
Just a total let down considering we were stuck there for a month with no car and it cost $800.00. I am not a big KOA fan after this stay. I'm not sure if I would just stop at a KOA again after this experience. I always heard what a great family campground they were and this was not for families as far as I'm concerned.
I was not the only other parent who was upset with the place almost every parent I talked to was let down by their experience here also.

Florida Feb. 8'th - 17'th

OK so were back at Theme World again but my Aunt who is 85 is near by. We are also planning a trip cross country with our friends we went to see the shuttle with. Need to make tons of plans before the trip. We all went to a local flee market and each bought a souvenir. We stayed here a week and then we went to Three worlds for 3 days. Still staying near my Aunt.

Boon docking; Feb. 3'rd - Feb. 8'th

On the 4'th we spent the day playing at Jetty Park. The 5'th we went and spent the day at Merrit Island where we watched a gator, 2 armadillos, school of dolphins and a group of para surfers. Not to mention we watched one gorgeous sunset. Each night we stayed at a Walmart with allot of other RVers.
Then on the 6'th we met up with a couple we met back at Theme Worlds RV Resort and we parked in this empty lot across the water from NASA to watch the space shuttle take off. We were probably one of 30 RV's there to watch this great experience. there was a group of about 5 of us that all clicked and we had potluck dinners each night and We sat around and gt to know each other more during the days and share stories. Sunday the shuttle did not take off due to the clouds so we waited another day for the launch. On Monday the 8'th the Endeavor was launched and what a sight that was for all of us. This is one experience I don't think we will ever forget.

Lake Toho, Florida: January 27'th - Feb.3'rd

We went to Lake Toho which is a fishing resort and there is not one thing for small children to do. The weather was so bad that the fish were not biting and the gators were even hiding. All in all we had a miserable time there.
We ran into a couple with a RV allot like ours except it was diesel , same year and all. We walked thru each others and the layout was a bit different but the wall paper and wood was all the same.
The girls had a chance to pet a real alligator that were a pet of Wild Willy's who does air boat tours. Lexi received a special drawing from Wild Willy.
The Sand Hill Cranes were a hoot. They would make rounds all over the park, making their calls, to each RV to see who would feed them. They sound like the dinosaurs on Juristic Park. I loved them the most but there was also tons of other bird life there to appreciate.
Lexi was bored out of her mind there though so she drove us out of our minds.
We arranged to meet one of the FOTR families here so the teens could hang out. Krista did spend allot of time outside with their son playing Play Station allot.

Orlando, Florida January 20'th - 27'th

Were at a great little park where we are meeting all kinds of wonderful friends:

We pulled in and saw a FOTR bus family. Met some great couples who addopted us. Then a Canadian family of 6 including a new born who Lexi loved all the kids to play with. Then just before we left another FOTR pulled in. Krista loved hanging with their girls.

Lets not forget the fun at Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Oh ya, we had a blast! Lexi & I met Mickey and Minnie too. Loads of fun and we rented a car also.

We are near a Aunt of mine so we are enjoying catching up with her also.

While we were there they had a blood drive RV pull in and Haley & I decided to go donate blood. They could not get a good vain for me to give blood but I still tried and was pooked and bruised. Haley was a 1'st time donater and they found her vain first try and she took forever filling the 1 bag. But she was so proud and I was so proud of her for wanting to donate.

January 20'th - 27'th

Were at Theme World RV Resort in Davenport, Florida and what a surprise when we pulled in we found a member of FOTR there with their bus. What is great is we just read about them 3 days before and there they were. Were meeting up with them again at the next park. Then yesterday another FOTR family pulled in what a treat for the kids to meet other kids who are in the same lifestyle.
Tomorrow we go to Disney World thanks to a couple of great people here at the park giving us a free pass for the day. The girls are so excited and Haley is finally happy.
Met allot of great people here and the pool here is heated too. Were usually found there in the afternoon hanging out with the kids.

December 16'th Apopka, Florida

Were in Apopka for Christmas and we have met some great people here. Most are snow birds and a few residents. There are allot of kids here so Lexi is a happy camper this stop. It has a restaurant and store here so not to bad for us. The day we pulled in they had a Christmas party for the children so we have been pretty busy since we pulled in. With all the kids here Lexi wants to be at the park first thing in the morning. I keep telling her normal kids are still sleeping at that hour. It's pretty cold out right now and the nights are even colder so I have the electric heater plugged in. I guess the cold is helping me to get more into the Christmas spirit though. It's hard to get the Christmas feeling when it's 80 out, at least for a Michigander. But the day after I want warm weather again (PLEASE).

From our family to yours,
Have a Merry Christmas & a safe and happy New Year.

2010 here we come!