Notes from Disney 2009

I originally posted this on Facebook. I realize not all of you are on FB, so I though I would share it here as well.

Just a few notes to help me with journaling in their scrapbooks, when I get to that! :)

Favorite Souvenir: Magic Towels and she did buy a slinky dog with money from Christmas. I bought about 10 post cards..

Packing: Avery emptied her entire Piggy Bank into her purse to make sure she had enough money for the trip. Avery reminded us to take her suitcase as we were leaving...I shutter at the thought that we may have left it.

Funny Memory: While in Hollywood Studios, we were looking for the start of the line for the new Toy Story Ride. Well, as i was asking someone in line where the start was, Kenny came onto a green army man 'statue'. As Kenny ignored the statue and looked around for the start of the line...the army man jumped forward and Kenny let out a scream. The whole line saw it and was cracking up. It was pretty funny. We got a picture with him afterwards.

Character Meals:
Chef Mickey's
Crystal Palace
Hollywood & Vine
also, Hoop De Doo Review

Melt Downs: Avery lost it because she didn't get the right color boat for small world. and then for Peter Pan. We had a come to Jesus talk, and she improved...somewhat..until they were out of pink tea cups..well then, she cried buckets of tears..and we had to leave and get on after that turn was over. The very last ride was small world on the last day in DW...I prayed a quick prayer for Avery to get the red boat with pink seats...and wouldn't you know..that 's exactly what we got! She kissed it three times.

Adult Rides: Kenny and I rode Aerosmith's Rockin Rollar Coaster and The Tower of Terror while the Hebert's watched the kids @ Pizza Planet. Kenny also rode Space Mountain on the last day as I endured Small World with the two kiddies.

Favorite Ride: We all agreed that the New Toy Story Ride in HS is the best. We did that one about 6 times. Be sure to Fast Pass it if you go.

Changes: Avery was able to understand that HS is part of Disney World. Last year..anything besides Fantasyland in MK was NOT DISNEY! She handled the lines much better this year. The tea cups couldnt spin fast enough this year..and Dumbo stayed flying at the top.

Princess: In DW they call all the girls "Princess", AG didnt care for that too much. She enjoyed meeting Cinderella but not nearly as much as she loved meeting Buzz and Woody. She even wrote a special note for Buzz...it was sweet.

The People: One of things I enjoyed most about this trip was the people. We met people from all over the country..and a few from other countries. The outpouring of kindness shown by just about everyone we came in contact with was awesome. I LOVED watching family dynamics, esp. while waiting in line.
Grandparents: Note for myself when I become a grandparent. Seeing Grandparents after 3 days in the parks was a great site. It was so nice to have them with us...and to have extra hands. We had the opportunity to enjoy it all as a family at first and then with them. It worked out perfectly.

Godiva: Stay away from the Hot Chocolate in Downtown Disney...unless you want to see it again...real soon...that's all I'm sayin'
A little bit more, a little bit more.......

Flight: Ahh, yes... We were wise this time and only booked direct flights. The flight out of DFW was delayed 2 hours. Which in retrospect isn't horrible, but when you are all pumped to go on vacation, 2 hours is a long time. It put us getting to our room at 2:30 AM EST..not good! AND, then the return flight..We arrived @ the Airport over 2 hours before the flight...so let's say 5pm..our flight was delayed THREE HOURS...so instead of leaving at 7, we took off at 9:50. Of course despite my efforts of changing Andrew's diaper right before the flight, he filled it quite nicely and promptly fell asleep on my chest for the entire flight home. We made it home at 1:30 CST. Poor Kenny had to go to work the next day.

Red Balloon: I was saving the red balloon treat at Magic Kingdom for a reward for good behavior after we met up with some friends in Disney World. That didn't quite work out, so she ended up with one anyway (Thanks to Gram and Poppy). She adored the balloon...took it everywhere with her. Then we figured out we couldnt take it on the airplane. So I explained to her that she would either have to let it go...or find a friend to give it to. Avery decided she would pick a special girl to give it to in Magic Kingdom on our last day. She whispered to me that she found her 'special girl', after I gave her the ok, she walked up to the girl and without saying anything just placed it in her hand. It was really sweet and the girl had asked for a red balloon too from her mom the previous day.


MORE THOUGHTS...

Magic Kingdom: Kenny got picked to be "that guy" during the Monsters Inc. Laugh Show..they showed him on the large screen several times as part of the interactive comedy show. It was really funny. This attraction is located in Tomorrowland and is a MUST SEE.

Another SOUVENIR: They have the coolest Mr. Potato Head accessories in DW. We ended up getting 2 boxes of them..on in Toon Town and one in Downtown Disney. We love them.

Hope I am not boring you...yes, more disney pics!

Disney & MORE

We certainly had a nice time in Disney World. We were very happy to see The Heberts after 3 busy days in the parks. Here are some pics from our trip...tons more to go through!




Kenny & Avery went to a Daddy-Daughter dance tonight. They had a great time. Avery was very interested in dancing and the punch. This is their third DD dance they have attended. We missed last year's but hope to keep the tradition going. Kenny's date sported a new Valentine's dress thatshe begged for from Gymboree. We painted her nails pink and gave her a little blush to set off her look. She adored the flowers Kenny gave her...and they are in a vase in her room. I love that they do this together each year.


Andrew is officially 4 months old tomorrow on the 8th...so here is his pic one day early! I cannot tell you how much I love this little boy. To tell you the truth I didnt think it was possible to love another child the way I adore Avery. But somehow, I do. He is the happiest baby I have ever seen.