Anne's Birthday Trip to Disney

We spent last weekend at Disney for Anne's 5th Birthday.  We had waited to take her to any kind of character dining so it would be special and she would be old enough to really appreciate it.  We decided to take her to breakfast with Cinderella in the Castle.  We were going to surprise her but I just couldn't wait and we told her the week before.  Besides, sometimes anticipation is half the fun!  Boy was she excited!  She talked about it every day and counted her sleeps (that's how we count the days) until we were to go.

I couldn't get a reservation until Saturday morning so we spent Friday at Animal Kingdom.  Here are just a few highlights.....

Lilo and Stitch - A favorite at our house!!!  Love the Hawaiian Theme.  We play the sound track in the van often!

Love the Safari ride at Animal Kingdom.  Had lots of great pics this time - I thought this one of the giraffe was cool!

Went to the Petting Area.  Anne was brushing a sheep while these two were butting heads.

Jarod was chosen by one of the animal trainers to help train a goat.  He did exactly what Jarod said to do!

I just thought this was funny - Anne had a hard time getting up here for a pic.

And then there is my crazy husband.  He's an herbivore Russ!!!!

Jarod and Anne were chosen to take part in the Festival of the Lion King Show.  They had the best time!

Entering the castle for our breakfast on Saturday morning.

Even Jarod enjoyed it!

Tapestries hanging on the wall.  Disney does everything so well.  You really felt like you were inside a real castle.

Jaq and Gus Gus kept watch.

Anne got to meet Cinderella before breakfast and had a photo op.

Climbing the spiral stair case in the tower to the Banquet Hall

They gave Anne a wand

And Jarod a sword - not so sure how wise that was......ha!

They brought Anne her own little Birthday cake covered in Mickey Sprinkles.  They sang Happy Birthday and she also received a special Birthday card signed by all the Princesses.

Snow White stopped by our table

As did Sleeping Beauty

Jasmine

And Belle.  Anne was amazed that they all came to see her instead of us standing in line to see them.

Happy Birthday, Anne Girl!!!

We played the rest of the day in the park.  Russ was upset here because the horse took his hat!  Go figure!

Or course our trip to Magic Kingdom is not complete without a stop for Pineapple Ice Cream.  Magic Kingdom is one of only 3 places in the world that sell this!  It's AWESOME!!!!

Well, once again, I significantly narrowed down the photos.  It was a wonderful trip and Anne had a very memorable 5th birthday!  She brings so much joy and laughter to our family each day and we are so thankful that God has given her to us to raise.  I couldn't imagine life without our Anne Girl.  Until next time.......