Most of you know that we are huge Disney fans. We have passes and go all year long. One of our favorite times is for Jarod's birthday. Kids are already back in school and it's usually the same weekend as The Night of Joy. Because everyone is coming in the evening for the concerts - the park is empty! Man, I just gave away one of our secrets. Anyway - this year was no exception. And thanks to the added excitement of Hurricane Hanna, we walked on every ride with little or no wait!
This year they moved Night of Joy to Hollywood Studios and had the "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party" at Magic Kingdom. So, we got to enjoy all the Fall decorations during the day, minus the crowd!
What is a trip to Disney with out visiting with Cinderella? Anne talked and talked and talked to her! Cinderella didn't miss a beat! She kept right up with her and made "Princess Anne" feel so special.
We stayed at the Coronado Springs resort this time and the kids got to enjoy the water slide on Saturday morning. This is Anne's first water slide experience ever. As soon as the water hit her, it flipped her around and she went down backwards. She did great - but after Daddy caught her and asked her if she wanted to go again, she politely answered, "No, I'm good." Hee Hee!!! I'm telling you - she'll try anything once!!!!!
Jarod, of course, is a pro!!!!!
Finding Nemo ride at Epcot
This Sting Ray was just smiling and saying "hello!"
YUMMM!!!!!
Of course, you have to say hello to Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore.
And another favorite - Mary Poppins!!!!
We came home on Saturday night and Sunday, Russ preached at his Dad's church while I attended another Bridal show at UNF. This was my last show until January. Have a couple of Open Houses next week at "The Wedding Party" on Philips Highway. Should be fun.
Tonight is Jarod's first meeting of the year for his Cub Scouts and I'm taking a cake for his birthday. It's cooling now and then I will decorate it. This year Jarod wanted a Cub Scout theme so it shouldn't be too challenging. I will post photos, of course. I can't believe he's 9 today. Next year will be double digits! Yikes! Where does time go? Seems like yesterday he was born and I was rocking him to sleep. Now, he's too heavy to sit on my lap! I'm so thankful for him. He brings joy and laughter into our home and challenges me as a mother and as a person. We are watching God grow him into a fine young man and are so proud of him and the decisions he is already making.
Happy Birthday Jarod!
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