Disney Day 3 - Animal Kingdom

We went to Animal Kingdom today. Some of the days hits were the safari, the nemo show, and meeting LOTS of characters. Ava was alot more standoffish today but none the less we got some pictures with bribery. Which usually always works - not for Mickey though.

We had a few meltdowns in the morning but they weren't too bad for two girls who are walking the entire parks (no stroller) from 9-10.

We finished the night with dinner at Fulton's Crab House and shopping in Downtown Disney.

Disney Day 2 - Magic Kingdom

Today we went to Magic Kingdom. We started the day with breakfast at the castle with the princesses. Afterwards it was off to ride rides. We pretty much stayed in Fantasyland, Mickey's Toon Town, and Tomorrowland. Some of the rides we hit were It's a small world, Dumbo, Pooh's adventure, Snow White's Scary Adventure, Pete's barnstormers roller coaster. This was Ava's first roller coaster ride and she cuddled in close to me to hold her as tight as I could and then rode with her hands in the air. She was a champ. We saw Minnie and Mickey's house and lots, lots more.

Disney Day 1 - Hollywood Studios

Today we arrived at Disney World. The girls are absolutely beside themselves EXCITED! It is so AWESOME to watch their faces when they see everything. We spent the afternoon at Hollywood Studios where we saw the Playhouse Disney show, Little Mermaid show, lots of other shows. Ava wasn't too sure about the characters. She would hand them her autograph book but wouldn't give them a high fives and would only get her pic taken if she was the person standing the farthest away.

Our room has a side view of the castle where we ended the evening watching the fireworks show.

Double Rainbow - This is not a trick of the camera

We came home today to see a double rainbow. What an awesome sight!

"When I see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth." Genesis 9:16

Ballerina Ava

Ava has asked for a few months to take ballet. Knowing Ava this is kind of funny because she is my shy keep to herself child who doesn't talk to or look at other people unless she knows them well. I went ahead and signed her up for a ballet class through our Parks and Rec department. The teacher is from a local ballet studio. After the first 3 classes (because mommy found herself being a ballerina also) Ava finally decided to participate on her own. She loves going to class now.

Snow Day

We had a record breaking snowfall today. We stayed home from school and work and enjoyed a day full of play.

Bridging: In the Oven a Daisy out comes a Brownie

Tonight Grace bridged from a Daisy to a Brownie. It was a really cute ceremony where the girls talked about mixing up everything they have learned and how when it's all baked they come out a Brownie. They received their pins and then enjoyed snacks of what else but Brownies.