Sunday, October 19, 2008

We're baaack

This year was even better than last year. We did 7 parks in 7 days. Crazy but fun! We visited the Magic Kingdom twice, Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, Hollywood Studios, Universal and Epcot. I did all the coasters by myself as I'm the only one who loves them. The best was the Aerosmith roller coaster in Hollywood Studios. So fun! We went to the Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Kingdom again this year. That parade is my favorite part. Here we have a storm trooper, Scoobie and Hannah Montana...

joined later by Indiana Jones (aka Justin) and Spiderman (aka Zach). Our favorite place to be ever...Typhoon Lagoon. Everyone has fun here!

Running off to what Gianna called "Gianna's castle" or the kiddie water park...

Meeting Minnie Mouse...After the picture was taken Gianna said, "Oh Mommy. She is so beautiful!" Now for the big drama during our vacation. Julia lost a tooth. I knew there was going to be drama when it fell out but it was WAY WAY worse than I ever imagined. I was in the bathroom when it happened. As I was walking back to our stroller, I saw a crowd around it. Then I realized it was Julia who they were all circled around. She was crying hysterically holding a tissue to her mouth. I thought she fell and knocked a tooth out. After realizing it was her wiggly bottom tooth, I had to get in her face and tell her to get a grip (as she was hyperventilating). We quickly left that area as she had created quite a scene. The crying and sobbing lasted almost an hour (but felt like four). Ricky was the one to snap her out of it thank goodness. We met lots of characters. We had lunch in the castle at Cinderella's Royal Table. I had to call 180 days in advance to get the reservation. It was pricey but very fun. The kids got in line to meet Cinderella and had their pictures taken with her. Then we went upstairs in the castle and had a sit down lunch. They rang a bell and all the princesses entered. The kids met Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Belle. After this picture was taken Julia whispered to me, "Mom. I felt her glove on my shoulder!" So cute!

Gianna enjoyed her chocolate dessert...

Others we met...

And Gianna's absolute FAVORITE...Scoobie Doo!! Afterwards, the mystery machine drove by with Shaggy in it. She yelled to Shaggy that she just saw Scoobie by the pumpkins. It was priceless!

Some short videos...





I also have to say thanks to my adorable brother Ricky and sweet Chieko for spending so much time with us and treating us to two yummy meals! I wish I got to spend more time with Tyler who is such a wonderful handsome young man now. Hopefully he will come here to visit soon!