Lots of Disney Pics (Finally!)

We had a wonderful time in Disney World and arrived back this past weekend after a fun filled adventurous time. We were able to see Cinderella's castle from our room and the fireworks each night we were there, as well as attend Mickey's Christmas Party on two nights (one of the nights was rained upon, so we got to come to the 2nd night). Sophie was even more into the Disney experience this time and got to dress as Cinderella while Emma-Caroline dressed as Belle. We also had the special treat of spending some of our time there with some of our Knoxville friends who have a daughter that is Emma-Caroline's age. It was fun for all of us and we are thankful to have gotten to go to Walt Disney World once again.

Two little princesses at our hotel

An Audience with BelleMeeting Land Arial with BFF Lydia.

The princesses with Princess Aurora

Snow White

What more could you ask for? An appearance by Cinderella!

The girls with Miss Lydia at Epcot

Riding the Monorail to Mickey's "Very Merry Christmas Party"

The castle decked in lights before it started raining

The girls in their rain ponchos. We all had them. It was raining very hard!

Disney World made a lot of money off all these ponchos!

Finally the rain let up and we got to see the fireworks!

This one was entitled Rudolph's nose

Spectacular castle once again!

Animal Kingdom Lion King Show. Emma-Caroline and Sophie were chosen to dance .

Safari Minnie

Last time we saw "Pal Mickey." He was lost at the Animal Kingdom and they don't make this talking Mickey Mouse any more. Needless to say, Howie Was able to get him back after a call to the park.

Safari Donald

Chip and Dale

Stitch and Emma-Caroline

On our last day they had extra "magic" hours at the Magic Kingdom. We got there early and got to ride alot of rides without lines. It was great! The only thing that would have been better is if it had been a sunny warm day instead of Arctic cold!

View of Castle from Dumbo's ride

Teacups. I actually did not get sick!

Tomorrow Land

Sophie loved the parades and waved to all of her friends!

Two Goofies!

Chef Minnie. She is a class act!

Chef Donald. Sophie was not afraid of Donald.

Sweet hug.

Chef Mickey

Chef Pluto

We finally got to see the Christmas parade on our last night in Disney.

Daisy and Donald

We had a Magical time at Disney World. We can't wait to go back, but not for another year or so.

Disney Vacation III

Yes, we are heading back to Walt Disney World for our third trip. We just LOVE it, and since we did no take a beach vacation during the summer, we decided we would go to Disney again for warmer weather mixed with Christmas fun. While we are there we will be going to Mickey's Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. We leave on Sunday and we can't wait! We will keep you posted with our daily fun!

October Whirlwind!

Ummm, when did October end and November suddenly appear. It must have blown in with the whirlwind of October activities that we have been participating in beginning in mid month and culminating with the ultimate Halloween Bash and Trick-or-Treating. Here are some of the pics highlighting our fun fall activities.

Two little Pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch at Maple Lane Farms. We had a wonderful time picking pumpkins again with Patrick and Anna!

Sweet little Sophie

The Avery Family at the Pumpkin Patch

Hay ride

Getting ready for a hay ride with Patrick and Anna

Finding a Pumpkin with Patrick

Emma-Caroline's Pumpkin

Sophie's Pumpkin

Getting ready for the All Hallow's Eve service at our church.

Eating yummy food at our church Halloween party

Sweet little pumpkin

Pretty little black cat

Carving the pumpkin with Daddy

Pulling off the top.

Look at all those seeds!

Punching out the eye

Halloween 2009, Neighborhood Halloween Party

Enjoying hot dogs at the Halloween Bash

Karley and Emma-Caroline

Checking out the competition, Jake and Sophie Pumpkins

Sophie and Abby
Trick-or-Treating with Daddy in the rain