2001


The Adventures came into being on our family cruise in 2001.
Several people remarked that this picture looked like the high point of my life, and being surrounded by the best grandchildren in the world sure ranks right up there with Life's Greatest Moments! So plans began for Adventures with G'pa Mike the following summer.

Mike, Josh, Riley, Justin

2002


Our first stop was the Kennedy Space Center. In addition to the regular tours, we took the tour of the historical areas. Pretty amazing stuff! Our second stop was at Ichetucknee State Park where we took the three hour tubing ride down the river.

Mike, Josh, Riley, Justin. Jordan

2003

We decided that the first adventure was a bit too much time on the road, even though it was a GREAT road trip. We decided to stay in one spot. We began with a visit to the Graves Museum of Archeology and Natural History in Dania. Then it was off to spend 3 days visiting Seaworld in Orlando.

Josh, Justin, Riley, Jordan, Mike

2004

Aunt Piper found us these great cottages at Turkey Lake Park in Orlando and we commuted each day for four days to Universal Studios. We spent our time in the cabin involved in various games, from solving puzzles to poker.

Luke, Jordan, Ethan

2004

Junior Adventures

Stayed overnight at G'pa Mike's place in Miami. First we went to Everglades National Park but the bugs were so ferocious that it wasn't much fun, so g'pa made a program change and we went to Monkey Jungle for the rest of the day. It was great!! the next day we went to John Pennecamp National Park and a ride to the reef on a glass-bottom boat. And every night we listened to "The Cat in the Hat!

(back)Mike, Riley, Justin, Josh
(front)Jordan, Luke, Ethan

2005

Our first repeat trip. Staying at the cottages at Turkey Lake Park in Orlando again and going to Universal Studios. Our time at the cottages was inturrupted by an attempt to see the historic launch of the Space shuttle. After an hour on the road in miserable traffic, Kelly called to tell us that it was canceled!
We played so many games that we didn't get to Universal as much as we planned. There was Kickball and soccer played with a giant 2 foot ball and Capture the Flag. Played in the rain and tons of indoor games.

(back)Mike,Josh, Riley
(front)Jordan, Ethan, Justin, Luke

2006

Another repeat trip. Staying at the cottages at Turkey Lake Park in Orlando again and going to Universal Studios. Our time at the cottages was spent on the indoor and outdoor games again.
We played so many games that we only got to Islands of Adventure and not to Universal as we planned. There was Kickball and soccer played with a giant 2 foot ball and Capture the Flag.

Mike,Piper, Jordan, Justin
(front)Garrett, Ethan, Luke

2007

This year we stayed at Grampa Mike's new place near Vero Beach. A day at the Beach! And a day trip to Kennedy space center was only a repeat for Justin. Then went to the handicraft store to get stuff for projects and worked on them the rest of the day. We went to see "The manycolor dream coat of Joseph" live onstage at the Vero Children's Theatre. Josh and Riley came the next day to join the indoor and outdoor games. Went went to the Vero Disney Resort for dinner and a little hanging out.

Justin, Piper, Mike, Jordan
(front)Ethan, Garrett, Luke

2008

This year we stayed at Sheraton's Resort in Orlando. Went to the Pool and a few of the activities, but everyone's favorite was hide and seek, especially in the dark! Then the big day at Fun Spot. The big attraction was driving the Go-Carts, but the other rides were fun too!