Disney Day 5

So the last night in Disney we found this on our bed. Sweet!!The kids & I enjoyed The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse.

Rebekah was very proud that she rode Thunder Mountain Railroad.

The highlight of Rebekah's trip was her time at the Bibbity Bobbity Botique. This was a wonderful experience being "transformed" by a "fairy godmother in training". She loved every minute of it. I was hoping they had an opening for me, but they didn't. Maybe next time!!

This was her "royal chamber".

Little brother watching very closely to what was happening.

A princess indeed.

Every princess needs fairy dust.

Seeing herself for the first time. She was very pleased.

Next, we went across the castle hall for dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table - inside the castle. This was wonderful as well.

The princess & prince.

The real Fairy Godmother came for dinner.

This is funny - at almost every meal they would ask if we were celebrating anything, or if it was any one's birthday. McKinney would raise his had each time & they would bring him a special birthday treat!!

At Cinderella's Royal Table they gave the boys swords. McKinney has hardly put his down since he got it.

As you can see - McKinney was always trying to kiss the princesses!

Rebekah was thrilled to meet Belle in her ballgown. Here she is telling her what her favorite books are (Little House on the Prairie). Belle was so sweet & said those were some of her favorite too.

Best friends already.

Rebekah loved Minnie Mouse's house. She went through it again with Gran & Me.

Here they are having tea in Minnie's kitchen.

And here they are in Minnie's sun room.

Doing a princess spin in Minnie's gazebo.

The boys playing with their swords.

McKinney & myself driving the race cars.

Grandad & Rebekah

One more look at the castle on our way out.

Perfect last picture. They were exhausted & are still trying to catch up on sleep here at home. It was a great trip & we can't wait to return when Micah is older. I say 5 is the minimum age for Disney & I will never take another child that is younger than that. Lesson learned!!

Disney Day 4

Day 4 was filled with fun at Sea World. On the drive over to Sea World, Micah found his sunglasses & put them on. Any picture with a baby wearing glasses is just plain cute!!McKinney really enjoyed touching the sting rays.
The dolphin show was amazing. I have no idea how they can train those animals to do what they do - but it is certainly entertaining.

Here is McKinney in front of the manatees. Micah enjoyed the sea lion show mainly because he kept seeing helicopters fly overhead. He pointed out every one!!

Is that not the biggest walrus you've ever seen??

This was the Shamu show. It was spectacular also. What a great job these guys have.

Later that night we went to Chef Mickey's for dinner. I think this was our best character meal. I would highly recommend it to anyone going to Disney World.

Here is Minnie giving McKinney a kiss. I think it was the highlight of his trip!!

Mickey playing peek-a-boo with Micah. Micah calls him "Micki bus". It is very cute.

Mickey did a few dance moves with Gran. Rebekah loved looking on!!

I even managed to steal a kiss from Mickey myself!

McKinney couldn't wait to ask Goofy if he had fun when he blasted off into space (a recent episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse). However, when Goofy came around McKinney became shy, so I had to ask for him. And, in case you are curious - the answer was a thumbs up!

This was Donald's response when McKinney asked where Daisy was.

We all loved Chef Mickey's. I cannot wait to go again!

Disney Day 3

Day 3 was our "rest" day - if there is such a thing at Disney. We started out playing on the playground at our hotel.

Everyone was having a great time, until Micah got stung by a bee in the worst possible place - his "sucking" thumb. This led to at least an 1 1/2 scream fest!! His day didn't improve much after that either.

However, the other two kids enjoyed hanging out at the pool.

Here is Rebekah winning the hula hoop contest!!!

For dinner we headed out to the Fort Wilderness Lodge. We had a great dinner at Trails End restaurant. We got some cute pictures while we waited to be seated.

McKinney took this picture - not bad for a five year old!

After dinner we went to Chip & Dale's Campfire Sing a Long. This was a fun treat for all of us.

Afterwards Dale came to our side for pictures & autographs!!

The kids were worn out by this point & I couldn't resist taking this picture of Rebekah asleep on the shuttle back to our hotel.

Disney Day 2

Day 2 was probably our busiest day. We started out at Hollywood Theaters, then went to Animal Kingdom and finally finished the day out at Magic Kingdom for the Spectro Magic Parade.
The kids loved the Muppets show & the giant Kermit.

We had lunch at Hollywood & Vine with some of the Playhouse Disney characters.

Micah loved Jojo!

Micah kept trying to take Leo's glasses off.

McKinney really enjoyed dancing with June.

Now we are at Animal Kingdom & McKinney loved all the different animals.

This was really cool. It was a hippo totally under water. Robbie was really amazed at this!

Micah loved his snacks & his Tigger hat!

When we were leaving Animal Kingdom we came upon one of the "shows". The kids enjoyed shaking pompoms with Minnie & Mickey!

When we got back to Magic Kingdom there was a beautiful rainbow stretching across the sky. How cool is that??

I think the highlight of the trip for me was seeing the looks on my kids faces during the Spectro Magic Parade. It was amazing for me & they were truly mesmerized.

Magical!!

Rebekah trying to take it all in.

Disney Day 1

Well - it is day one & the kids took a quick look at the pool before heading out to Magic Kingdom!

In the parking lot, Rebekah was very excited.
This is our first glimpse of Magic Kingdom.

When we got through the gate and up to the castle, there was a show going on. The kids (and myself) were mesmerized.

Spectacular.

The finale complete with fireworks.

Micah chilling while we wait on the carousel.

McKinney is happy in his new Buzz Lightyear hat.

Here we are at Storytime with Belle. McKinney wanted to ask her a question so bad - He wanted to know where her horse was.

Rebekah was chosen to participate in the show. She was Mrs. Pott's. This was very special to her since Belle is her absolute favorite princess.

When it was over - she was very pleased with herself.

Priceless!

On to Toontown where they kids got their first closeup glance of Mickey & Minnie. McKinney loves Minnie. She is his favorite character & kept commenting on how "cute" Minnie was!!

Again, Priceless.

Rebekah loved Minnie's house.

Our first character meal was at the Crystal Palace. What a great way to start the trip!!

Micah loved Tigger's tail.

After our dinner we were leaving the park as the the Halloween Party was gearing up. The castle looked beautiful!

Bathed and ready for bed!!

McKinney is FIVE!!!

This year we had McKinney's birthday party at Funopolis. We ate pizza, played mini-golf, climbed the Spider Zone, and did many other fun things. Here are a few pictures of that super fun party!!

Here is McKinney & is "main girl", Gretta.

The Henderson kids, Braxton, and Sarah.


Rebekah was looking forward to the party as much as McKinney & I think she had just as good a time as well.

The kids are gathering as the party hostess lights the candles.

Waiting to blow out his candles!!

Enjoying the Batman cake.

Being measured in tickets. I think he was 21 tickets tall if I remember right!

Those two could be trouble if left alone together too long. So it is with the 3rd born :)

Finally - opening presents!! To be a kid again!!

Today I took a cookie cake up to McKinney's school for his birthday since they will be on Fall Break on his actual birthday. He loved having Micah & me there. After eating the cake we were able to join him for music class. Be sure to watch the video at the end (with your volume on)!!

And this is Gretta. He cannot keep his hands off of her. I saw him several times sneak a kiss on her cheek.

Here they are in music class.

And, Micah thought he was one of the big boys.