when all else fails ...

When you can't take winter any more I highly recommend Disney -

just be prepared for the never ending "nationals" competition for cheerleaders.

We have yet to find a time of year when there are not hordes of cheerleaders at Disney.  They travel in swarms and speak in cheerleaderese 

 where their pitch raises at the end of each sentence.

I know it would appear that we were just at Disney, and we sorta-kinda-were.  Regardless, I always find new and different experiences:

Firsts trip where all pictures were taken with a cell phone; 

I actually had a hooded rain coat when needed; 

 Northface rather than Dri-Fit;

and so many new food explorations.

Skipper's Canteen /Magic Kingdom 

- chicken on rice.  

and skipper's beefy mac & cheese.

Boat House - Disney Springs

- chocolate ice-cream encased in roasted marshmallow.

"serves 4" - so true, if they meant 4 tables.  So much. 

(ps, the firecracker shrimp - so OMG good I didn't think to take a picture)

California Grill - Contemporary Hotel

- sugar-free coffee cheesecake.

Exactly the right amount sweet to finish an amazing meal.

If you are ever at Disney World and wanting sushi - I can not recommend California Grill enough. 

(and I've been to Japan - seriously, these people know their stuff).