The Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Orlando Florida...the magic still exist. No one can take it away or deny all who enter it's gates, the joy of being a child or returning to that childhood happy place, we all hold in our hearts, it happens there still. Having said that, I will share a bit of our adventure with you...it was all magical and that's what I know Liam and Jaxson will remember. A magical time for them...I think six and three were the perfect ages...the wonder and delight around every corner was so joy filled, for all of us who witnessed their laughter and excitement. They live in that world with those characters. They know them. I wished I could share all the moments of incredible joy that popped out on their little faces every time they were awed by something different and real in their eyes.
The night before..with suitcases packed and a Mickey inside, they figured out that they were going to Disney...this is the reaction when they found out it was going to happen the next morning..priceless.
We arrive at the hotel..Jaxson sees the pool. After a very early start, 4:30 car pick-up, we all decided a good rest and a swim was in order. Those boys sure know how to have a good time.
The Polynesian Hotel...it was so lovely here...Just completely redone with two beautiful pools. Our home for the next five days.
After a much needed, good nights sleep, we went to our first of two character breakfast. Forget the food..the boys were so excited they had a hard time containing themselves...especially Jaxson...Meet Pluto.
This was so much fun. Jaxson lead the parade with Mickey Mouse. He was so surprised, honestly I was killing myself laughing with him...could be why he's blurry but the photo tells the story..I'm going with that.
This was Jaxson's "Oh my Gosh" expression every time he was "shocked" by something...He could hardly contain his enthusiasm...my husband said..."I don't know how much you paid for this trip but it was worth every penny."
A night at Epcot...we got all four parks in while we were there.
Chez Mickey was our second character breakfast. Of course, this was the highlight for everyone.
Liam is a bit skeptical about Goofy...I love the look on his face. I'm not sure if any of us sat down long enough to eat a full breakfast...we were having way to much fun.
So although Liam loved the characters, his big mission was to go to Jedi school. He had to wait two days to get in but he did it...
He met the challenge and then had to fight Darth Vader..his Jedi powers were working and he manged to defeat the enemy...he was so serious about this...that's his Jedi instructor with the blue sword...LOL
It's a good thing I had that knee surgery so the boys could get around Disney when they got tired...
They are such good buddies...honestly. No stress with these two...
The Castle
Such a sweet boy. Waiting for the show to start. He loves any kind of music.
On the last night we went to the Polynesian Review. The show was wonderful and the food was o.k.
It was the end of our vacation. We created some wonderful memories and we can now check this one off our bucket list...until the next time...Jim and I feel so grateful for all the time we get with the boys and our own kids. Not everyday is a Disney World day but together, we can get through anything. When the dust settles we just go off on another adventure. If you have a bucket list, make sure you empty it out every once in awhile. When it's empty, fill it up again...It doesn't even have to be big trips. It only has to be something that makes you happy. Life is to be lived...
