Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Magic Kingdom

We were up early so we could get to Magic Kingdom before they opened to see the Welcome Show and this little guy is ready to go!  We're so excited for a magical day filled with memories which will last a lifetime.


Waiting for the monorail and feeling excited!


The kids are ready! Next stop Magic Kingdom.


Just getting to the Magic Kingdom is exciting let alone all the fun we'll have all day.


On a mission heading straight to the Mine Train since the line is always long and we weren't able to get a fast pass.


Fun activities to do while waiting in line even though we barely waited since we got there when the park opened.


Clearly excited to ride the Mine Train.


Nana and Julia ready!


Julia and Andrew loved having Nana and Papa with us at Disney and Julia said it was her favorite part of the trip.


Fast pass for Peter Pan's Flight because that's another ride that always has a long line.


Waiting to ride It's a Small World, such a classic ride.


Disney selfie.  I may have been the only one who wanted to do a selfie but everyone else agreed.


This was the first year Forsyth County had a Fall Break and it seemed like everyone you talked to was going to Disney so we ran into lots of people we knew.  Right after lunch we ran into our neighbors...how fun it was seeing them at Disney!


Definitely can't go to Disney without going on Dumbo...another classic ride.  I remember riding Dumbo with my grandparents...such great memories.


Way up high and waving!


Julia and Papa on the Barnstormer.  A ride both Julia and Andrew enjoy.


This was our first time doing Enchanted Tales with Belle and of course Thomas liked it since Belle is his favorite princess.


Papa got chosen to be the knight and he did a great job playing the role with his marching abilities.


Enjoying ice cream while watching the parade.


Belle and the Beast


Cinderella and Prince Charming


Anna and Elsa


Rapunzel


Neat costumes


Another fun costume


Ariel



Captain Hook


Tinker Bell


Pluto...Andrew really liked him since his magical arrival present was a stuffed Pluto.


Of course Minnie and Mickey Mouse.


We also met up with Julia's BFF from preschool Grace and her family.


Very good at balancing I might add!


Riding the People Mover with Grace.  So fun!


The kids loved having Magic Bands this visit.


Riding the Speedway.  From what I heard Julia was a crazy driver with Nana and Papa. 


It was fun seeing more friends.  Julia with Peyton, Presley and their sister Avery.  


The castle looked absolutely amazing!


Not the best photo of all of us but everyone is in it so that's all that counts.


Kids on our shoulders so they could see the parade better.  I have many memories of my dad holding me on his shoulder so I could see the parades when I was little and now it's my turn.  I really do love being a parent to Julia and Andrew.


Meeting Tinker Bell and showing her the tiny Tinker Bell figurine she got upon arrival.


Julia and Tinker Bell


Waiting for the fireworks!  The fireworks at Magic Kingdom are absolutely great...I could watch them over and over.


Our family of 4...love them more than they all may realize!


So pretty!  Love the color of the castle.


Fireworks!


And he's out!  We got to the park at 8:30am and at 9:40pm he was asleep.  He did great all day but ran out of energy.  Disney days are fun but completely exhausting.  I'm so very thankful for such a great day filled with many memories I'll cherish forever.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Welcome to Disney

 We're here!  Less than 7 hours and we made it!


So excited to be at Disney World again!  We're all so happy and can't wait for our vacation!  


We've all been looking forward to this Disney trip for a while now and it's hard to believe the time has come to create our magical memories.  The kids were beyond ecstatic to see Nana and Papa!  Julia was most excited about seeing Nana and Papa which was so sweet since that had nothing to do with Disney World.  Lots of hugs for Papa upon arrival!


This is Nana's first visit to Florida and we're so glad we got to experience it with her.  Lots of hugs for Nana too!


Papa and Andrew with their matching magic bands and Andrew's favorite color too.


Patiently waiting for our rooms to be ready since we got there early.


Walking around and checking out Coronado Springs Resort.


Andrew was definitely Papa's buddy over the next few days.


Julia was thrilled with the present left in our room for her.  5 Disney Fairy figurines.


Andrew loved his arrival gift of Pluto.


After we unpacked we headed to Celebration for dinner and saw a pay phone...when was the last time you saw a pay phone?


Nana and Papa with the kids in Celebration.  Enjoying the cute town and our visit together.


Love our family of 4 and so thankful to be on vacation together.


On our way to dinner and it started raining.


Don't they look cute?


So glad to be in Florida all on vacation.


Just the boys at dinner.


Just the girls at dinner.


All the adults got lobster for dinner and the kids were trying on our bibs.


Inside the restaurant we saw a Red Sox seat and it definitely made us think of my dad and my brother who both love the Boston Red Sox.


Looking beautiful and ready to go.


Ready to head back to the resort and get ready for our day at Magic Kingdom.