Disney 2011

 

 

Just got back from one incredible week at Disney World.  Here are some highlights of the memoires we’ll cherish for years to come!

 

 

We flew to Disney with my son Jordan and my two oldest grands.  The girls were so excited, and so were we.  My son and daughter in love drove down the day before.

 

 

Can you see how excited we were about going to visit Mickey?

 

 

Getting our gear ready for some great memories.  Yep, my grands also love taking pictures just like their Grammy. 

 

We were so blessed to be able to stay on the Disney grounds at this amazing resort reserved for the military and their families.  The rooms were huge and the grounds were gorgeous.

 

 

On our first night out we went to Downtown Disney for dinner.  We were all tired but very excited to finally be there!

 

 

Just seeing this sign at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom stirs so many wonderful emotions and memories of times now past! 

 

 

The spring weather was just gorgeous!   Flowers everywhere. 

 

 

The autograph books were always out, and we had a mission to get all the characters to sign them.  The kids took this very serious!  Even Cole got into the act at only 2 years old!  Don’t ever say you can’t learn from your older sisters.

 

 

Oh my…it was so much fun to see how thrilled the children were!  Their bright eyes and million dollar smiles told the whole story.

 

 

Well, it was love at first sight for Cole and Minnie at the Animal Kingdom!

 

 

One of our favorite shows was The Lion King in Animal Kingdom.  We got front row seats in a packed auditorium, and the children were called up to participate in the grand finale with the Disney actors. 

 

 

No one was shy about this chance for instant stardom!  They just stole the show, well,  at least in Grammy’s eyes…!  I hope the agents we watching.

 

 

The girls also got picked to play a part in another play in the Magic Kingdom at the Pirates of the Caribbean.  Here is Grace learning her swordsmanship skills with Jack Sparrow the Pirate. 

 

 

At the end of the play they were all awarded honorary Pirates’ certificates!  In the future, I’m sure this will look real good on the resumes.

 

 

Jason and Kristin stopping for a quick shot, they sure stayed busy keeping up with the kids…but always made time for lots of hugs!

 

 

I’m sure glad Kayla found Nemo!  It really had us upset when we found out he was missing!

 

 

We had a free day so Jason and Kristin took the kids to Sea World.  I shot this just before they left the hotel lobby.  They had a wonderful day with Shamu and all the dolphins!

 

 

The next morning we had reservations with Chef Mickey and all of the characters for breakfast.  The kids could hardly eat as they waited for their turn to visit with their Disney friends.

 

 

Yep, more autographs and a personal visit from the Chef himself!

 

 

I sat out with the two youngest at Base Camp, while the rest of the gang went on to the summit at Mt. Everest.  I was glad they all made it back safe and sound.

 

We had some really late nights, but the girls still managed to play before they went to bed.  Yes, as you can see, I love to dress them alike, all of the time!  It’s one of Grammy’s favorite hobbies.

 

 

This was taken inside the castle at the Magic Kingdom.  The girls were doing a dance for me.  I guess they were practicing for the Ball and Prince Charming!

 

We were so excited to meet up my beautiful niece, Jennifer and her son Mason, while we were there.

 

 

Jordan and I visiting Japan while at Epcot.  What a beautiful day it was!  Who could have imagined that the very next day there would be a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

 

 

I loved this one of Karli.   She is so precious when she laughs!

 

 

While in Epcot at the American pavilion, we took the kids to an incredible show about the history of our great nation.  They really enjoyed learning so many neat things.

 

 

And you can’t leave Disney without spending time with all the beautiful princesses!

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It wouldn’t be a trip to Disney without trying on all the funny hats.  Here are a few of my favorites.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We  made so many beautiful memories, and are so grateful for the time we had with our family.  Already looking forward to our next trip!+

 

 

 

And finally at the airport heading back to Home Sweet Home!

Thought I’d  join Sweet Shot Tuesday as well!