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Epcot/Sacrament


Our next adventure was Epcot.  We were tired.  After the craziness the night before we didn't have much energy.  We had planned to sleep in and not visit the countries.  Oh we were so grateful for this plan.


We began at Test Track where Michael really enjoyed designing his own car.  The kids loved going fast and then playing in real cars when we got done.  Derek and I were even able to sit in a Suburban with our children to see how we fit.  (That is one of the cars we are thinking about for next time we buy.)


On to Mexico, the only country we visited.  Derek went on his mission to Mexico so he really wanted to visit it.  We went on a ride and then looked in the shops.  When we got done we were tired and hot and grumpy.  I then took all the little ones to a fountain park and they all got soaking wet.  They LOVED it!  

Dad then got Mickey Mouse ice cream bars.  What is not to love?


We then ended up under the sea with Nemo and talking Crush.  We all laughed at Crush and his amazing ability to interact with the audience.  We then had lunch at the Coral Reef.  It had one huge wall that was just an aquarium.  We were visited by several sea creatures.  Our favorite was the sea turtle.


 Now we were tired.  The sea food menu didn't sit well with many of us and the late night had caught up with us.  Maddie had asked for a Minnie Mouse Wizard hat ever since we were at Hollywood Studios so we went shoping and got her that and then went home.


This was the hardest day for me.  How gratful I was to a wonderful husband who left me to nap on the bed and took the kids to the pool.  They all came home refreshed and happy, ready for another day.

God Is at the Helm

M. Russell Ballard, October 2015 General Conference
"The presentation of the ordinance of the sacrament is when we renew our covenants and reconfirm our love for the Savior and remember His sacrifice and His Atonement."
Not just repenting of our sins but reconfirm our LOVE for the Savior AND remember His sacrifice. I want to think about His love next Sunday.
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