yes, i said it.
I'm grateful for disneyworld.
Wine glasses larger than me? Happiest Place on Earth.
I suppose there are people out there that wouldn't be grateful for disneyworld. But, I guess, there are also people out there who wouldn't climb a float to push Princess Ariel off and jump Prince Eric if given the chance either. But you know who would? This girl. I love me some Prince Eric.
But in all seriousness I love going to Disneyworld. I've been four times now and have plans to go back several more. I love the rides. I love the princesses. (and prince eric.) I love mickey mouse. I love baloo the bear. I love the food. and I love the alcohol. because the happiest place on earth may seem like it's just for kids but I tell you what they all make some mean cocktails. Just ask the crazy lady hanging out by the margarita stand in Epcot. She'll tell you how good they are. She's also my mom. so tell her I said Hi.
She'll probably have my dad with her. tell him Hi too.
My in-laws are DVC or Disney Vacation Club members. This has been really amazing for The Marsh and I because we have been able to take a couple short trips down without having to pay for a hotel. When we were originally planning our honeymoon back in 2007 we wanted to head out west to colorado. Then we found out we were pregnant! Woot! and so we had a very very small ceremony and no honeymoon deciding to later have a big ceremony, reception, and honeymoon. and then we found out we were pregnant again. Woot! There was no way we were giving up the ceremony and reception this time around but decided to scale back our honeymoon plans to try and save a little money. Marshall's parents saved the day by allowing us to use some of their DVC points, so not only did we have some place to stay for free, it was also a beautiful five star resort.
I'm sexy and I know it.
The Marsh and me, September 2008
We only went down for an extended weekend. we had an almost 10 month old at home and I was 6 months pregnant, but we still had so much fun. My favorite memory is hiding behind The Marsh everytime we were standing next to a sign that said "do not ride if you are pregnant" while in line for splash mountain. I'm convinced it's why my daughter is fearless now. a 50 ft plunge while in the womb.
I was also grateful for disneyworld about a year after that. You see I was pregnant on my 20th birthday. I was also pregnant on my 21st birthday. So we decided that something big needed to be done on my 22nd to compensate for the lack of being able to celebrate the previous two. And Epcot? It hosts the most amazing thing every fall called "The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival". Doesn't that just sound awesome? Trust me. It is.
The Marsh and me again
Downtown Disney, September 2009
When we were down there in 2009 we decided the next time we came down we would definately be bringing our children. We also decided that we wanted everyone else to come too. Celebrate life together. at where? Say it with me now, The Happiest Place on Earth! So my parents, most of my siblings, my in-laws, my sister-in-law and my little family all went together this past december. My oldest sister and niece didn't end up getting to make it down this trip, which sucked :0( But I'm convinced that they'll be joining us on another trip in the future. Its gonna happen. I just know these things.
It truly was an amazing experience. Watching your children taking in all the lights and people and characters. i'll never forget it. Brey meeting mickey mouse. Georgie having lunch with the princesses. The Marsh and I both felt extremely blessed that we were able to make that vacation happen for our children. We feel extremely blessed that we'll be able to do it again.
The Marsh, the babes, and me
Hollywood Studios, December 2011
Thats the wonderful thing about disney. there is always something new to discover. as my kids start getting older and bigger they'll be able to experience new things. ride new rides. watch new shows. We took them during the holidays this time so they've experienced Christmas at disney. but there is still springtime at disney. and halloween. As a family of redheads I can't imagine ever wanting to experience summer at disney, but hey stranger things have happened.(no they haven't, I will never go to Florida in august)
But mostly I'm grateful for Disneyworld because I believe that magical moments happen there. For us, our magical moment was this.
magical if you don't know how hard it was to actually get this freaking thing taken
The Whole Family, December 2011
The one thing I wanted more than anything when it came to this trip was a picture in front of the castle. cheesy, I know. But it's awesome to have a picture of my my husband's family and mine together like this. And as much as I would love to believe it could happen again, I know the chances of that happening aren't super great. My parents enjoyed their trip, but their idea of the Happiest Place on Earth is somewhere with a beach, a drink, and clothing is an option. They won't be heading back to disney in the near future. Right after we got back from this last trip is when we found out that my father-in law was sick. really sick. and while he's been doing really well with chemo and we have high hopes for him to take another trip with our kids, there isn't going to be another opportunity for everyone from both families to be together like this. It was literally a once in a lifetime chance. I'm so grateful we had it when we did. And who knows, maybe it will happen again. I don't really like suprises but for that i just might make an exception.
I know that for some people disneyworld just isnt their thing. I also know that some people don't like to vacation the same place twice. and I get that. but for me we'll keep going back and keep having fun. because it isn't just disneyworld I'm grateful for. But the family memories we make there.
Thanks for reading!
Lana
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