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Sun, Fun, and Water!

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We had an amazing opportunity to go to Universal Studios today almost for free (via my husband's job). Every year the staff has a staff meeting/social outing. This year they went to Universal Studios, but they had two extra tickets. So, my sweet husband mentions to the management when he found out on Friday that maybe he could bring the kids (these outings have always been "staff only" because they are trying to create "bonding" between the employees). No one objected. So I just had to pay for myself. We had a blast! We rarely go there. My favorite ride by far was Jurassic Park, and my favorite show was ... Waterworld.




Ashley was somewhat bored (hanging out with us old folks!) until her cousins showed up ...





and brought a little excitement to her day ... --they were trying to get each other wet :)




I always enjoy seeing my husband holding hands and walking with our kids. So sweet.



And the best part is, they bought 2-day tickets, so we get to go back and do it again. Yahoo!

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Run-alyn said…
hey there.. that's what I miss the most!!! The theme parks.. and here you can't go to an outdoor water park.. way to cold!!

Fun times!

BTW.. those frames you asked about a while ago.. are from designer digitals.. as well as that green grid paper.. on my scrapalong blog.. they are Katie Pertiet's Sunprint Set.

I'm slow to responding! LOL! Now back to reality.. Laundry! And yes there is no laundry after this life! :)
July 9, 2007 at 10:58 PM
tjep said…
Sounds like fun! Gosh what a nice perk! I have never been to Universal Studios! I love the pic of Carlos and lil Carlos walking together!
July 10, 2007 at 9:02 AM
DonnaG said…
Nice photos. Love the pics of the men walking. Oh sooooo nice. Great photography too. I want your camera.
July 11, 2007 at 1:23 PM
Carmela said…
Donna, it has NOTHING to do with the camera (although my husband did get me a good one). My secret is that I touch up ALL my photos in Photoshop Elements first. I am actually unable to just stick the photo on the web "as is." It's a sickness.
July 11, 2007 at 10:03 PM
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