Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Where Dreams Do Come True

Vacations are wonderful, however, it's always a little sad when they have to come to an end. Byron and I are SO grateful that we could take this vacation and were able to experience this "magical" time with Elijah. It was a incredible trip in so many ways! We are already talking about going back next year.

Getting ready to go into the Magic Kingdom for our last evening
We did have one  bump in the road on our vacation... I had a run in with a curb, and the curb won. Major bruised shoulder, bruised hand & knee, and a sore back. We were very thankful that nothing was broken. Guess if something like this has to happen, at least it happened the last night. I was determined it wasn't going to stop me or ruin our last evening. So we went on and rode some rides, did some shopping, and watched the parade that evening. 

The worst part of it though? My new camera lens, that Byron got me for my birthday, was damaged. That's why there isn't pictures from the rest of the night. :(  The picture above was taken right before I fell.

 On the flight home, Elijah and I were able to sit in the pilot's and co-pilot"s seats of the cockpit.
(This picture is for you Paw paw) 
Elijah also received his 2nd pair of wings on this flight.



Our Family
Ours Did!

 
Fun Facts for Elijah about our vacation:
  • This was your first trip to Disney World
  • You rode his first roller coaster
  • Your favorite ride was Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Your Daddy rode Dumbo for his first time on this trip
  • You napped everyday - that isn't the norm for you at home :)
  • You flew first class for the first time
  • First time to sit in the pilot's seat of an airplane you were traveling on
  • Mommy and Daddy took right at 800 pictures on this trip.

I realize that 10 posts on one vacation is a little over the top. But it was hard to keep it to just a few. There was just so much we wanted to make sure was included in Elijah's book.

The family picture above are from the Disney Photo Pass (would highly recommend this!). I will be posting a few more of our favorites later.

Monday, May 28, 2012

Magic Kindom (Day 5) - Part 2

On Saturday we enjoyed a character lunch at The Crystal Palace located in the Magic Kingdom. The guest stars? Winnie the Pooh and Friends.

 Waiting to go into the restaurant 
(Elijah's shirt isn't wet because he was that hot but instead because he had just played in some shooting water at the Magic Carpet ride)




 Parade Time

 A second visit to our table from Winnie

 Off to have some more fun

One happy boy!

The Barn Stormer Roller Coaster
 This was Elijah's and his Daddy's third time to ride it

 Coming off the ride

 Donald Duck completed Elijah's new sleeping pals
which are Mickey, Donald and Pluto

Magic Kingdom (Day 5) - Part 1

Our last full day on vacation we spent at the Magic Kingdom. 

The Pirates for the Caribbean 
The ride actually was shut down while we were on it and this is where we sat for awhile :)

  
The Swiss Family Robinson Tree house


 If you go up, you must come down


 The Magic Carpets of Aladdin 


 Here we go!


Watching the Street Party Parade



 Elijah and his Daddy dancing in the street

Still smiling... someone really liked this vacation :)

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Back to Magic Kingdom (Day 4)

After exploring Animal Kingdom Friday morning, we headed back to Magic Kingdom for the evening.  

And the memories did begin!


 My turn on Dumbo with Elijah
 Another ride on  the carousal


 See ya again tomorrow night, Mickey

Friday, May 25, 2012

Animal Kingdom (Day 4)

  Friday morning we ventured out to Animal Kingdom.


Time for the safari










 
 Lunch at the Tucker House in Animal Kingdom 
 His expression when he saw the first character in the room




 Time for the parade


After Animal Kingdom, we went back to the resort for some pool time  


Walking back to the room for some rest time