Monday, December 31, 2012

December 31

Warning: picture overload. We went to Disney!! Four parks in 20 hours! :)


Everest - first thing in the morning!

Jannette enjoying Primeval Whirl @ AK

The story behind getting this picture is priceless. Let's just say that ride delays, MacGyver, and stretching have something in common! (Orange Team, Mission Space @ Epcot)

The Pilot giving her thumbs-up!

Meet 6 year old Jennifer (see the cheeseball grin?!?)... who finally got to meet Belle at breakfast!

Jannette met her fair share of Princesses at the Akershus Royal Banquet Hall breakfast as well (Epcot)

Jennifer, Aurora, and Jannette "sleeping"

Jannette and Snow White

Jannette decided to get a picture in front of the Castle since we normally never see it during the day... seeing as it was NYE and the parks generally reach capacity, the girls headed there EXTRA early for EXTRA magic!

The new Fantasyland leading to the Belle-themed area :)

The Beast's castle in the distance and the entrance to Be Our Guest @ MK

Sunning it up on Dumbo - the whole que was redone ... so OF COURSE we had to check it out!

Jennifer never has a problem finding Monorail themed items....

A view of Beast's castle from the que of Enchanted Tales with Belle (which was SO cute!!!)

Inside Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, a new ride in the new Fantasyland

Disney gave out NYE hats... and we had NO problem wearing them around :)

Jannette got a Dole Whip Float - super tasty!!!

Celebrate the Magic projection on the castle - SO neat! Not sure which is cooler... that or World of Color @ CA

Countdown fireworks viewed from the bridge to Tomorrowland

:) Happy New Year!!!! :)


We had a blast - but would definitely have to think long and hard about venturing out to Disney World on NYE again... the parks were packed and it may have been a one time adventure.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

December 30

Merry Christmas! We finally did presents tonight (even though Jorden wasn't able to be there because of work, at least Katie came over) - pretty awesome gifts all around! Jennifer could open up her own catering company with her gifts. And Jannette rocked the Christmas Wish list! Tigger took his spot under the tree (maybe he was in hiding). And then the girls (and the George's) were off to Downtown Disney to check into their hotel!


Saturday, December 29, 2012

December 29

Happy Birthday Ariel!!!! Bonnie hosted a birthday for Ariel tonight and had people over - it was a nice gathering and fun to catch up.


Friday, December 28, 2012

December 28

We're home in FL and the tree is up! It may be technically after Christmas according to the rest of the world.... but since we haven't celebrated and opened presents, it's not over yet!

Thursday, December 27, 2012

December 27

After a night of driving and sleeping in a rest area - the girls arrived home to FL. They decided to go running up at the Jackson Middle School track and then came home and crashed! Mom got crafty and made a sign. Jennifer and Jannette decided they were tired enough that it didn't even matter if they had to share a couch or blanket!


Wednesday, December 26, 2012

December 26

And we're off!! Thank heavens for a low census at work - the girls both got the call off this morning, slept in a bit, got up and packed, got the car packed, and headed to Florida! Here we come Sunshine State - George is keeping the presents in check for the ride.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

December 25

Santa dropped by the apartment last night and filled stockings - hopefully the girls were good enough to get gifts in FL... 'cause there weren't any in NC. Off to work we go!!! Merry Christmas!!!!