A Magical Day

The next morning we were ready to tackle Magic Kingdom.  With it being our last day we wanted to make the most of it. We ended up getting to the park before it opened and staying until it closed! I was so impressed no one melted down but the boys (and my mom and myself) all managed to make it. 

Breakfast at the hotel 

Riding the monorail- always a big hit!

We tried to make the most of that first hour or two before the crowds got crazy 

Riding in this car with Harrison driving gave me a sneak peak into the future and all I have to say is Ryan better teach these kids how to drive, not me! I have already told him "I do the potty training, you do the driver's ed"

Somehow they ended up riding the tea cups with this random lady

My mom hates roller coasters but she humored me and rode on just one

Both boys loved this ride

It keeps track of your score and James came in last between the four of us.  The kid is SO competitive that the whole day he talked about wanting to go back for a redo but the line was always too long.  It's going to drive him crazy forever! 

One of the boys favorite activities was doing the penny presses.  They had machines all over the parks.  I liked it because it was a small souvenir that doesn't take up much space 

Taking a break on the people mover which ended up breaking down in the pitch black dark underneath space mountain. Not cool

Meanwhile back home Daddy was getting these two ready for church. I'm impressed- dressed, shoes, and even accessories :)  

Parade time! H looks less than impressed 

Time for the next ice cream break 

Check out what Nene ordered! 

Harrison was not a fan of his ice cream so he requested some water instead. I love that crazy kid! 

Soon it was time for an early dinner at Be Our Guest 

Photo credit: Harrison 

Photo credit: James 

Photo credit: Random lady who felt sorry for us haha 

We obviously spent our time waiting perfecting our selfies together 

When our name was called James was asked to carry Lumiere to our table 

Harrison was so thrilled by these dinner rolls 

Dessert choices: James- triple chocolate. Me- strawberry with cream cheese icing. Harrison- lemon meringue. 

When he tried his meringue cupcake he said "Mom this is like the best thing I have ever tasted in my whole life." 

After dinner we got to meet the Beast.  Harrison stood so far away at first and sloooowly inched closer and closer to him. 

Checking out the rest of the castle 

Nene's favorite ride- It's a Small World. 

It was almost time for the parade and Nene said she would buy them one souvenir.  Believe it or not this is the EXACT same thing that James chose three years ago.  These kids love swords!

Time for the fireworks!

Ryan makes fun of me but I seriously get emotional watching the fireworks with the kids. There is something so special about being there, in that exact moment and seeing the wonder and awe on their faces. It's one of those moments that you try to take a mental snap shot of so that you never ever forget. 

The park was opened for 30 more minutes after the fireworks. I know mom and I were tired at this point but the boys really wanted to do a little bit more so off we went!

Dumbo at night!

No line at the tea cups meant we jumped on for one more turn 

The crowds that day were crazy. The price you pay for everything is ridiculous and the food was mediocre but the memories were worth every single bit of effort and cost. The time we had together was something I will never forget.  I have to also say that the fact Ryan was willing to miss it (which he was very sad about) so that I got to make these memories with James and Harrison was also a huge huge gift to the three of us.  

10:00 p.m. on the monorail- he finally crashed!

The next day it was time to head home. 

Nene was a trooper on this trip! It was great having her so that we could each spend some one on one time with each boy. 

Our flight home was delayed but Ryan kept these two up for me so I could kiss them and put them to bed. I missed them so much! Don't worry Andrew and Kate- your time is coming :)