A Magical Trip

Looking back on our adventure to Disney World in April only makes me want to go back.  We had such a wonderful week.  Jamie was asked to attend a conference in Orlando and a sweet family in our church offered to let him stay at their condo for the week.  We decided it was too great of an opportunity to pass up and added a few days onto the trip so we could take the kids to the most magical place on earth.  The week was filled with visiting the various Disney parks and making some fabulous memories all along the way.   

 The princesses loved to kiss Coop.  He proudly wore their lipstick on his cheek all over the park.

 This was one of my favorite memories...when you wait in line to meet each of the characters, they spend a few minutes interacting with your kids.  Aladdin and Jasmine were by far, the best experience.  Aladdin was really playful and asked Coop what his favorite game was.  Coop answered with hide and seek so he started playing it with him.  It was fun to watch how these actors bring animated characters to life right in front of you.  It seemed exactly like something Aladdin would do.  

 I love this goofy side that Lainey and Cooper have.  They can both get a spoon to balance on their nose...a talent they definitely get from their daddy : )

This was our character breakfast at Hollywood and Vine.  We got to eat with Handy Many, June from Little Einsteins, Special Agent Oso and the highlight of the trip for Cooper was Jake.  

 Story time with Belle was Lainey's favorite.  The kids volunteered to be characters in the story.  Such a cute Mrs. Potts and Chip.

Again, Cooper proudly showing off his princess kisses.  He loved every minute of that.

 Our last afternoon at Magic Kingdom, Cooper was in need of a nap so Jamie took him back to the condo while Lainey and I stayed for some girl time.  We had so much fun meeting the rest of the princesses on her list.

 This is how the kids rode most of the time we were at the parks.  A friend from church let us borrow her awesome, double jogging stroller.  We were so thankful for it because it was a ton of walking...so thankful for my friends with all the Disney World advice.  I wouldn't have known how tiring it is.  Lainey needed the stroller every bit as much as Coop.  Jamie and I wished a few times that there was one in our size : )