Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Magic Kingdom!

Back in January we all volunteered at a nursing home and because of Disney's program this year, we were rewarded with a free day at DisneyWorld!  Be prepared for a lot of pictures of princesses and fairies- the highlight of the day :)

The girls loved watching the shows and the parade

 Sweet Kate finally gave in to her sleepy eyes
 Touring Minnie's house

Both Grace and Kate were really into the rides this year.  We don't have many pictures since we were on the rides with them :)


 After we took this picture Kate said "Bye Mommy!" and wouldn't get off the bench.  I'm not sure what she thought was going on but she wasn't leaving.  She repeated this at each princess and had to be physically removed from each one.  It was ugly at the last one...


Umm, group picture

 Everyone loved getting the princesses and fairies autographs

I'm not sure why but there is not a single picture of my mom at Disney World- she was there and helpful as always!  :)
 When the sun went down, the park turned into "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party."  It was so much fun!  The girls really enjoyed getting in their costumes and participating in all the extra activities- especially trick or treating.

 The only problem was that Kate wanted to eat every piece of candy she was given, right that minute
This is a horrible picture- they had "smoke" for a Halloween affect but nevertheless, it was Grace's first character meeting!  She actually went up to him and hugged him.  I had put the camera down, not expecting it so I missed it.  Oh well, she still talks about the one character she met at Magic Kingdom.
Our favorite event was Woody's (from Toy Story) Dance Party.  We all had a great time dancing!



 Kate was obsessed with dancing with Woody and Jesse!  She loved it!  Actually shoved this little below out of the way to dance with Jesse

 Great day!




Sunday, October 10, 2010

Isabella Birthday Date

Jack and I were able to take Isabella on a birthday date to the zoo.  She was very excited to ride the carousel before we even got into the zoo.  I think she would have stayed there the whole day :)
She wasn't too sure about looking at the animals but eventually she warmed up


The zoo had a bird show and we were all excited to see it.  We ended up being the only people in the audience which was cool to have a private show except about every two minutes Isabella asked really loudly when the show would start- as the people were standing in front of us with birds in their hands.  I think she was expected a "show"- with lights and music and dancing :)
After the zoo we did some major damage to some chips and salsa at lunch.  Jack and Isabella went through several baskets....
After our good date we came home so all the girls could play together.  


Happy Birthday Isabella!

Happy 3rd Birthday Isabella!

We were so excited to be able to attend Isabella's 3rd birthday party!  Everyone had a great time at the little gym playing, jumping and tumbling.







The cakes turned out great! :)

 Sarah's additional "project" this year :)
Happy Birthday Isabella!