Sunday, December 13, 2009

Its a Wonderful Life!

We're back from our adventure in Disney World. Once again we were blessed to head south and enjoy ourselves in the happiest place on earth! And at Christmas time no less, talk about a wonderful time of year to visit! It snows at night, Santa visits and all the parks are decked out in holiday splendor.

I am still sorting pictures and memories, we have so many to enjoy. We were lucky to have my parents and Scott's parents along with us, so we had quite the family adventure!

Here are a few shots from our trip.

Opening the Magic Kingdom - Addy's waving at Mickey as he opens the park.

The first view of the castle coming into the park on our first morning! Oh, the joy.

Addy's choice for first ride - Small World with Grandma and Grandpa. Perfect!

Loved our resort, here is Addy and Scott taking a stroll.

Taking in the sights on the Disney train with Grammy.

Addy was so into the characters this trip. Last year she was afraid of the them, this year she was all about waiting in line to give them hugs.

Lucky girl - both Grammy and Grandma to keep her company at Animal Kingdom!

Thank goodness for Daddy and Plumbly - Addy got to do the teacups two times in a row.

One of Addy's favorites - the Nemo ride.

We did some mini-golfing while there - there are 4 Disney courses to choose from. Scott got the low score of the day. (Ask me who got the high scores on Buzz Lightyear and Toy Story Mania!)



Addy was all about riding the train by herself.

One morning we went out to Celebration - a town dreamed about by Walt Disney. It became a true town in the 1990's. It is an amazing and beautiful town to visit.

In recent months Addy has developed a love of all things Disney princess. She was so excited to meet Ariel and Snow White. She even got to wear her Ariel costume one day and Ariel was pretty impressed with it.

Have I mentioned I heart my iphone? Oh, let me show you one reason: (Yup, that is Addy watching Scooby Doo while waiting in line.)

My favorite - Goofy and Pluto!

Dumbo - we had just introduced Addy to the story before we left, so she was so excited to ride.

Probably the best reason to go to Walt Disney World at Christmas time - the Osborne Spectacle of Lights. 5 million+ lights, Christmas music, and snow. It is pure magic!

Every 10 minutes they have the lights do a "dance" to a great song, and here is Addy dancing in the streets, along with everyone else.

On my must do list - a parade!

Seeing a few more friends!

The family at Animal Kingdom.

What happens when you give a 3 year old one of those giant lollipops?

Even a couple of rainy days didn't stop us.



Addy and Plumbly playing the washboard at Nancy and Frank's 41st wedding anniversary dinner show.


Sigh of pleasure - the Magic Kingdom at Christmas!


Now it is back home, enjoying getting ready for the holidays and catching up on laundry!