This guy was demonstrating throwing taffy on 1920s equipment just like they did back then. He gave out free samples, but Kelley didn't like it and DJ did not try because it was banana.
James grills
×James grills
James works the grill for our dinner the first night we were in Houston at the beach house.
Dinner with old friends
×Dinner with old friends
We went to dinner with Josh and Amber Piller during our Houston vacation and it was really nice. We were sad to have to go.
So much food!
×So much food!
We went to dinner with Josh and Amber and Josh ordered a little too much food!
Hanging 10
×Hanging 10
DJ hangs 10 on a surfboard in from of the Billabong store in the Universal Citywalk
Spooky streamers
×Spooky streamers
Our last night in town we went and played more mini golf, this time at the haunted mansion themed course.
Spooky mini golf
×Spooky mini golf
Our last night in town we went and played more mini golf, this time at the haunted mansion themed course. Kelley doesn't notice the creepy bats in the tree.
Big spider
×Big spider
Our last night in town we went and played more mini golf, this time at the haunted mansion themed course. Kelley doesn't notice the big spider right above her head there.
More mini golf
×More mini golf
Our last night in town we went and played more mini golf, this time at the haunted mansion themed course. These tombstones were talking at us while we were on this hole.
Nighttime spectacular
×Nighttime spectacular
Universal had a nighttime spectacular thing with fireworks, laser lights, water fountains, and clips of movies playing on a spray of water. It was pretty cool, but the Disney one at Hollywood Studios is much better.
Krustyland
×Krustyland
This was the entrance to the Simpsons ride - very cool theming and the ride was decent
Universal parade 2
×Universal parade 2
Despicable Me's Gru and gang during the Universal parade that was super short and pretty weak
Universal parade 1
×Universal parade 1
Despicable Me's Gru and gang during the Universal parade that was super short and pretty weak
Transformers ride
×Transformers ride
Our favorite ride in both parks, Transformers was pretty spectacular. This Optimus Prime on top of the entrance was enormous.
Beetlejuice's Monster show 3
×Beetlejuice's Monster show 3
Another show at Universal - this one was a classic monster musical hosted by Beetlejuice. Characters included Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolfman, Bride of Frankenstein, and two random cheerleaders.
Beetlejuice's Monster show 2
×Beetlejuice's Monster show 2
Another show at Universal - this one was a classic monster musical hosted by Beetlejuice. Characters included Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolfman, Bride of Frankenstein, and two random cheerleaders.
Beetlejuice's Monster show
×Beetlejuice's Monster show
Another show at Universal - this one was a classic monster musical hosted by Bedetlejuice.
MiB Agent Training
×MiB Agent Training
An area inside of the Men in Black ride at Universal, which was one of our favorites.
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