After the school year ended, we went to Florida for a week-long vacation. We went to Gatorland in Orlando. We saw a pack of alligators, turtles, and others, but all Matthew was interested in is the slides at the playground beside the Splash Water Park. We rode the Gatorland Iron Horse (train) going around the Gatorland area. Matthew did enjoy the train ride. We also walked by the swamp.

All Gatorland photos are taken on June 2, 2009 at Orlando, Florida.

Matthew and Daddy, At Gatorland' Entrance

Matthew and Daddy, (baby alligators at the background)

Matthew and Mommy

Matthew caught by alligator.

Gatorland Iron Horse

Gatorland Iron Horse

Matthew at the Playground.

Matthew with a real live white alligator

Matthew and Mommy. Walk in the Swamp

Before our day at Gatorland was over, we realized that although Matthew is almost three years old, he is still too young to go Disneyworld, Universal Studios, or any other amusement parks. Over the weekend, we also went boating and fishing at the Tiger Lake. We went to an RV park by Tiger lake and stayed there for 3 days. I think, the ones who enjoyed boating-and-fishing the most were hubby and my father-in-law.

Matthew with Grandma and Grandpa. while leaving the dock... (Photo taken June 5, 2009)	Boating/Fishing at the Tiger Lake (Photo taken June 5, 2009)
Matthew Fishing (Photo taken June 5, 2009)	Matthew, Daddy and Grandpa. The ones who had the most fun are those who got the most tan. (Photo taken June 7, 2009)

Oh, Hubby and I did have a few moments together by ourselves. We left Matthew with brother-in-law Tom, and we went out to watch a movie. I was hoping to catch X-men Origins: Wolverine but we got there late. We watched UP in 3D instead. It was my first time to watch a 3D movie in the movie theater. With watching a 3D movie, the 3D picture looks better except it’s feels so funny to have to wear those awkward-fitting sunglasses.

We plan on going back to Florida after summer school. My plan to go to the Philippines this year is on hold for now. I think Matthew is too young, too persistent and too curious to stay ‘behaved’ in a plane for 16-hours and with the Swine Flu still going on, I think it’s best to stay put for awhile.

By Charlotte

Born and raised in the Philippines - true Filipino by heart, and now living in Alabama with my family! I am wife to Michael, mother to toddler Matthew Alexander and baby Mark Anthony. I am a giveaway enthusiast, aspiring web designer, an artist and lover of life. Thank you for visiting my site!

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