Disney

It has been difficult coming back to reality after a truly magical week at Disney World. I am grateful we had the chance to take this trip and spend so much time with my family.

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The family minus Bryan, Val, and CJ. Missed you three.

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This was also a birthday trip for Jonathan and Jack.

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My royal family: My mom, Charlotte, and my nephew, George.

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Representing Pawnee, Indiana at the Magic Kingdom.

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And speaking of Pawnee, I found FOUR Disney employees who claimed Pawnee, IN was their hometown.

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We were Belle’s guests and had brunch in her ballroom.

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Lucy couldn’t stop dancing, so Daddy joined in.

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We tried the grey stuff. It was delicious!

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In the West Wing

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Doug in Gaston’s chair enjoying a brew. Oh what a guy.

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I was a little excited to be in the library.

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Doug was appropriately chosen to play a knight in shining armor.

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Lucy told Belle all about her stuffed animals.

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Doug pretending not to be super excited about meeting his favorite princess.

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Jack wasn’t thrilled about being a bug.

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Playing dress up in the gift shops is fun.

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Hollywood Studios

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I remember playing on this set when I was a kid.

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Anty!

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Queen Elsa drives a speeder.

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KA-CHOW!

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I learned that Epcot stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.

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The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

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Jack carrying around his new lightsaber for May the Fourth. His favorite attraction was Star Tours and the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show.

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Sven photobomb

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Silly Uncle J

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Lucy tried to look under Cinderella’s dress to find the glass slippers.

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Lucy’s favorite ride was the Tea Cups. Especially if she could claim a pink or purple one. Her favorite show was the Frozen Sing-Along. Shocker.

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Jack for president

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None of these ride photos were staged. These were our genuine and candid reactions.

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Lucy’s first time on a rollercoaster: smiling, laughing, and she even put her arms in the air.

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Jack’s first time on a rollercoaster: the most terrified face I have ever seen. He is fearing for his life. Don’t feel too sorry for him though because he chose to go on it a second time.

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Disney is exhausting. We walked 9-13 miles everyday. Lucy was tired just from traveling. When we arrived in Orlando, she lay down on the floor by the baggage claim and fell fast asleep.

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Baby George is really asleep in there.

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We had a hard time getting him out of bed in the mornings.

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Being goofy with Goofy.

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George is the happiest baby and loved meeting the characters.

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MICKEY!

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A highlight of the trip was watching Lucy meet Elsa and Anna. They were real to her. It was magical.

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Anna told her, “Do you want to hear something crazy?! We could be twins!”

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That smile was there for the rest of the day.

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We took some of the Disney magic home with us.

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My new happy place: eating funnel cake outside Cinderella’s castle at 1AM.

Thank you, Mom and Dad, for inviting us on this trip. When are we going back?

2 thoughts on “Disney

  1. It truly was a magical vacation but the best part was spending extended time with you, your family and your sister’s family. Your Mom and I love you and are so proud of you. Dad

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