Disney World, Day Two: Epcot

Second day at Disney, and we planned to go to Epcot. That is on the monorail and boy did that excite the girls.

 

We walked in the front gates and immediately there was Daisy and Stitch to sign the girls’ books. We literally walked right up to Stitch, no line at all. Again, we really did pick a good week to go.

We rode the Finding Nemo clam ride, and both girls wanted to ride with Karl. Reese was REALLY into her daddy on this trip. Every time she got to choose who to be with, she always said Daddy. This is a huge step for our mommy’s girl.

More autographs, this was by far the girls’ favorite part at Disney. We actually had to buy another book, since they filled up their 20 page book. 

One of my favorite memories of Disney is the jumping water…

We had another princess meal planned at Epcot. This meal was special to Brady because they got to parade around the restaurant with the princesses. She loved waving at everyone and feeling important.

I loved the mickey shaped food: pasta and sprinkles.

Daddy and Brady danced to the music while we waited in line to meet yet another character.

Reese really really wanted the Mac toy that held 15 matchbox Cars themed cars. Daddy couldn’t say no to his daughter interested in a car toy.

Disney World, Day One: Magic Kingdom

First day we rose early (every other day we let them sleep in) so that we could catch the opening show at the Magic Kingdom. WE made our way by foot (isn’t that awesome?) to the Magic Kingdom. We walked under the monorail along the way which is pretty fun (and makes for great pictures)

We arrived at 8:40ish, validated our tickets and then found our spot outside the doors to watch the train come in. Brady however, kept asking to go in because she was eager to meet everyone. We ended up with a VERY pouty four year old.

Then the show began and the train arrived with some of her favorite characters. Look at that change in attitude! At this point I started tearing up (okay, I out right cried). The months of planning had finally paid off and the magic in her face was well worth it. I still tear up when I think of that exact moment; the moment when for the first time in her life she got to see ‘the real’ Disney friends. Four years is the PREFECT age to bring kids to Disney World.

As soon as we walked in the gates, we turned right into line to meet three princesses. WE quickly realized we had come at the prefect week. NO LINES ANYWHERE that day…yep, we walked right up to Dumbo too. I love that Sleeping Beauty had them hold their skirts out.

Funny story about their hair… Brady likes to wear a head band to make her look like Cinderella. Reese has never ever worn a headband for more then 30 seconds so I didn’t pack one for her. Well, that morning she wanted one. I scramble around in our toiletry bags and came across this broken pearl necklace. She was very pleased, and funny thing is she got so many compliments on them.

We didn’t get a good picture, but Cinderella and the girls all twirled their skirts together.

The castle at which we got to eat breakfast in

Quick ride on Dumbo to kill time before our reservations with Cinderella.

The girls got to meet more princesses at their breakfast. We all got swords and wands and a wishing star. Reese ate four servings of breakfast and we really enjoyed our breakfast INSIDE the castle.

After breakfast we got to meet another princess, Rapunzel. Rapunzel really liked Reese’s pearls. By this point Brady got super eager to meet Minnie Mouse.

Then we walked up on this show in front of the castle. But that didn’t satisfy Brady's need to MEET Minnie.

Mickey ice creams during afternoon parade…pure Disney fun and magic.

Finally, at like 2:30 Brady got to meet Minnie Mouse…love at first sight.

Reesey Poo sandwich

Reese loved meeting all the characters except the males. I was very pleased with this because I thought the characters would all scare her. This is Terrence, Tinkerbell’s friend. He keeps all the pixie dust.

Next stop, flying carpets…

Again, no Reese since there was a male. I will have to say Naveen was perfect. He stepped away so Reese could meet Tiana. He held onto a nearby tree and said he was a tree frog.

 

After dinner, we made our way to the hotel. We watched the fireworks from a balcony there. Our first day was perfect!

 

Next stop Epcot!

Disney Trip: Traveling to

I am going to chronicle our Disney World trip day by day. I am going to add lots of details so we can remember all the magic we felt while in Orlando. Please bear with me because these posts will get lengthy.

 

We left for Disney World on Tuesday August 30th. The girls spent the morning at preschool while Karl and I dropped off the dogs and packed the van. When we picked up the girls from school we had a surprise tin box with goodies. It had squeeze applesauce (why do kids love these?), Cinderella squinkies and mini board books.

After a LONG day in the car, we made it to Disney World at dusk. We wanted to be there in day light so the girls could see everything but we barely missed the mark. Below is the first sign we saw telling us we were finally there (after MONTHS of planning).

I love the two shots below because it shows in a nutshell how the girls responded to Disney.

We stayed at the Contemporary. We didn’t stay in the building that the monorail goes through but right beside it. I HIGHLY recommend this hotel. It is walking distance from Magic Kingdom.

While I was checking in at the lobby, the girls were going CRAZY. They were excited to be there and had been in the car all day. They were throwing themselves all over the place.

Then we got to the room and there was a message from the clubhouse friends singing happy birthday.

Reese LOVED the soap with Mickey ears on it. She went to the bathroom like 6 times that night just so she could wash her hands.

Princess good night story. was read, and we had to battle all that excitement for sleepy time.

 

Tomorrow off the Magic Kingdom to meet all of our Disney friends.

Wordless Wednesday: Preview of Our Memories Made

Preschool Humor

My girls are at such a awesome point in their friendship. They are so much more than sisters, they are best friends. One will say something and it just completely cracks the other one up. Then they say it back and forth and laugh hysterically for another five minutes. I have been wanting to capture this on film so you can enjoy the giggles and realize at the same time their special bond.

 

So the last night before we left for Disney, Karl was gone during dinner. I was driving home from an errand and asked the girls what they wanted for dinner. For some reason, Brady said she wanted “stinky, dirty pasta”. I don’t know where it came from, but boy did Reese and Brady think that was the funniest thing ever said!!!!

 

This video didn’t capture the initial hysterical laughter because I was driving, so by the time the video starts I had to get to a stop sign and pull out the camera. ENJOY!!!!

 

 

The biggest joke may be on me, they never would give me a real answer about what they wanted for dinner!

Sleeping Beauty Part Two

SO you know I recently posted about Reese and her habit to fall asleep while playing. Well, I have to add two more recent nights to the mix. First, I think  here she was boycotting her bedroom, and opted for the hallway…

 

On the night I was packing for Disney, Karl was flying late and I was in the bedroom packing. For those who don’t know, my bedroom is on the complete opposite side of the side from Reese’s room. She comes out to tell me about her silly pillow and asks me to put it back where it belongs. This…is what I walk into. 9:15 at night (put to bed at 7:15) and she is laying out outfits from her closet. Silly kid…

Apparently she had to set up her beanie babies too.

 

Well, I walked off and she closed her door. TWO minutes later I check the monitor, and she had the lights off and was asleep. I am trying to decide if she was waiting all night for me to discover her mischief she had made!