The real deal roller coaster

We're back! It was, without a doubt, the vacation of a lifetime. Hayden was feeling exceptionally well and happy as heck (who wouldn't be!). The highlight of the trip? ROLLER COASTERS!!! He is the coaster kid - nothing is scary or hairy enough for him. And, seeing as we didn't wait in lines, he did his favourite rides several times (also loved The Simpsons) .

The Give Kids The World village is amazing. It's a fantasy land designed exclusively for kids on their wish trips. Our villa, the facilities, treats, gifts, character visits...all of it was more than we ever expected. We would have loved to spend more time there during the day but, with so many theme parks to visit, we were often cruising around. Some pics...

Hayden at the Jedi Training Camp at Hollywood Studios


An awestruck Hayden meeting his hero Spider-Man at Universal Studios


Another favourite character (he puts the SB theme song in his head to take his mind of things like needles)


Holding up the Epcot ball...


Feeding the dolphins at SeaWorld


Pool areas at Give Kids The World


Unfortunately, we discovered on Friday that H's counts are down again...yep, he's neutropenic (sigh). Dr. Stoffman feels that it's because he had a virus, which explains the ear ache earlier this week. We took Hayden to his pediatrician...no infection, no fever so we attributed it to being in the pool hours before our flight home. He was feeling a bit crummy this morning but seems fine now as he plays with cousin Chandler. Oh well, just need to take the usual precautions.

Season final of Survivor tonight and we're still in the running (I promised to split my winnings with H if Brett pulls through)...