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Florida Part 4 : Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure

Posted in Family, Personal by Tonya Peterson on February 3, 2009

We are fortunate enough to have an awesome cousin that works at Universal Studios as a performer.  He got us all free tickets into the park.  It was fun to do something different one day.  We started at Universal Studios ad ended at the newer park Islands of Adventure.  The rides here are a bit more intense that Disney World so Jack didn’t like them as much.

Here is my favorite picture from the day.  I love how each kids personality shines!  Even Crabby Abby is in form!  I love her!

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Turkey Leg anyone?  Yumm-O!

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I love this picture!

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Da-Da  Da-Da JAWS!  

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So we took all of the kids on Jaws, and they wont let them sit on laps.  It was a lot scarier than I remember it.  All of the kids were bawling their eyes out.  Jaws kept attacking the boat right next to Jack!  I felt really bad because Brian & I told him it wasn’t really scary.  It was pretty hilarious!  After we were done with the ride Jack said “I am only going to ride on rides that mom says, because she doesn’t lie to  me!”  It was so funny!

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Tara giving the big thumbs up for The Hulk roller coaster.  I would give it the big double thumbs down!  It makes me sick!

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Ok . . . by far the best ride there is Dudley Do Right Rip Saw Falls.  Hello awesome!!!  We got soaked!  Not surprising though, that is a lot of weight in that boat!  It was awesome!!!

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I look so gross in this picture, but I had to share it!  There wasn’t really a dry patch on us anywhere!  Wicked cool!

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Only one more Florida post, and I am saving the best for last!!!  Come back tomorrow!

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  1. Sterling said, on February 3, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    I especially love the one where you are all soaked. Where was Alex on that one? He must have used the little girl as an excuse. :) Florida looks awesome! I have a cousin that lives there maybe I need to invite us down there.

  2. Lacy said, on February 3, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    OMG…this looks like you guys had SO much fun! And I started to honestly LOL about the Jaws ride, and how he said his mom wouldn’t lie to him. hahahaha!! That’s great!

  3. Jackie said, on February 4, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    Tonya! Hello! I found your site from Katie’s blog, I’m so glad I foung it because I found out 2 wonderful things about you: 1) I didn’t know your family was such huge UTAH fans and I’m so excited you got to be at the Sugar Bowl! and 2) You have a SERIOUS talent for photography, your pictures are beautiful!!! I was amazed by you. Anyway, good to see you (online) and I hope to hear from you :)

  4. andrea said, on February 5, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    Thanks for leaving your comment on my blog!! We did have some fun memorie!! Hells yes we need to go on a trip, is New York calling our names…”Tonya & Andrea come visit me”….. i am going to say YES!!! I love you! Keep posting more pictures…. I am addicted to your photography, just like i am addicted to you!!!

  5. Kelli McBride said, on February 6, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    i love all these pictures. they are adorable. looks like you had tons of fun!

  6. Kelli McBride said, on February 11, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    I love the picture of you and paige towards the top. its adorable.


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