Autumn Break

We went to San Antonio recently for a much needed vacation.  Joseph wanted to go to Sea World and we wanted to check out Morgan's Wonderland.




One tired boy after being on the van for 8+ hours.



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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch




The zebras did not get a warm reception
from either Joseph or Nana.

 



Joseph preferred the toy animal
more than the actual animals in the safari.

 The Alamo

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Morgan's Wonderland

This amusement park opened last year and since hearing about this place, we had been looking forward to taking Joseph here.  It is such a wonderful and welcoming place for a child in a wheelchair.  The rides and experience in the park are designed to be very accessible to children with special needs. 



Joseph rode the carousel with Daddy and Nana.



He rode an all-terrain jeep and got on the swing.




Getting on the train was easy.



 

                            




He went fishing, but did not catch any fish :(




Joseph went "grocery-shopping".   Daddy was the cashier. 

                              
 



Joseph designed his van.

 

Bass Pro Shop



We found Santa Claus!



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Sea World 



Santa (Shamu) Claus





Watching the sea lions and elephant seal




Watching the dolphins



It was a great vacation.  Joseph was such a trooper during the whole trip.  Nobody got sick.  We did all we set out to do and headed back home a day early.  Joseph was ready to go home because he missed his computer time.  He is into Minecraft nowadays and, therefore, he is spending more time on the computer than on the Playstation.  It will be awhile again before we go on any extended vacation.  In the meantime, we are looking forward to the holidays.  Joseph's 8th birthday is also coming up in December.  We absolutely love this time of the year!

Wish Trip (Kids' Wish Network) Days 1 and 2

Warning: I plan to post quite a few pictures each day while we are on this KidsWish trip. It is as much for me as for our families and friends who want to be updated on Joseph. I like to look back and remember the good ole days, and the pictures are such a great reminder of days gone by.

Day 1: Drove almost 10 hours from home to Tallahassee.

That included four stops along the way.

We stayed at the Candlewood Suites.

And we highly recommend this place for people like us

who value more than enough room to accommodate a power wheelchair.

Day 2: We drove almost 5 hours from Tallahassee to Orlando.

That included 3 stops and more than three toll gates.

And We Are Here.

Well, it's just the gift shop at the hotel.

First destination for this trip: SeaWorld

And surprise! SeaWorld is having Halloween Spooktacular this month.

Joseph's ninja costume came in handy.

Some sea creatures mingled with the trick-or-treaters.

Joseph's stash

One tired boy, with a medium Shamu that his Daddy won for him.

Here's hoping for a more magical day tomorrow

(with less stress and aggravation for Mommy and Daddy).