Review – Part 2: Lego overload at Legoland Florida
I expected to see legos at Legoland – obviously. But I guess I didn’t really expect the attention to detail that I saw. Everywhere you looked, legos. Little lizards on trees, a bird sitting on a fence, lego flowers mixed into a real flower bed. I think the most impressive part was Mini Land. Seeing…
Review: Legoland Florida is a hit! Part 1
My kids have been asking to go to Legoland since they opened their Florida doors. As a last act of summer, we made arrangements to go, but wanted it to be a surprise. My oldest, like myself, does not like surprises, he has to know everything. We told him the night before, but he had…
What I learned from the 2012 Summer Olympic Games
I am sad the Olympics are over for another two years. Remember when Summer/Winter were held the same year and they were only once every four years? The Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years until 1992, after a 1986 decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer…
Review: Wawa moves into Orlando
I had to check out what the buzz what all about. I’m excited to say, I like this new Wawa place! The chain from the east coast is on a blitz here in Central Florida, opening 5 new stores in 5 weeks. But many more than that are opening. I’ve never heard such reaction from…
Restaurant Review: Winter Park’s Ravenous Pig
Oh Piggy, Piggy. I’ve made it my life mission to eat well. That means avoiding chains…unless, of course, I’m craving Chili’s Chicken Fajitas. But thanks to shows like Top Chef, I’ve gotten a little more adventurous with my food. I’ve heard about this amazing Winter Park restaurant for some time now, and finally, got to…
My kids rocked the Mini Maniacs Youth Triathlon in Winter Park
Kids are amazing. I really wish that when I was a kid there were events like the Mini Maniacs Youth Triathlon. Perhaps there were and my parents weren’t into it. Who knows. What I can tell you, my kids are now obsessed! Here’s the deal. The YMCA of Central Florida and the Winter Park YMCA…
Ryan Lochte is one hot Olympian
Ryan Lochte is an eleven-time Olympic medalist with five gold, three silver and three bronze medals. He’s also a favorite of the state of Florida. And let’s not sugar coat it – he’s pretty nice to look at. His seven individual Olympic medals rank as second all-time in men’s swimming. And he’s on track to…
Olympic Themed Birthday Party
The Olympic-themed birthday party was a big success! So much fun – we are planning one for the Winter Olympics – which happens to be on my other son’s birthday in 2014! Here’s a look at some of the food and events we held for the party. The weather was a bit hot – so…
Thoughts on the Olympics
I’m obsessed with The Olympics. I’ve already watched more hours than you, I’m sure. Here are some thoughts/observations…. 1. I love London. It’s a perfect backdrop to the games – I love that they speak English. 2. I really think I missed my calling in life – I totally could have gotten a gold medal…