We made our way to Disney World for some fun in the nice warm Florida weather. Ha! There was plenty of sun but it was c-o-l-d there!! Luckily we had our jackets with us because I only shed mine for a few hours during our entire trip.
After checking the kids out from school they eagerly awaited our departure at the airport. They were fascinated by the construction crew which helped pass the time.
Lin-Ley began right away on her Vacation Journal.
Tru was all ready with his Mickey Mouse bag which contained two toy trucks.
Although it was cold outside we changed Tru into shorts to help with the additional security measures he must endure with his prosthetic leg. The TSA folks are always kind and he takes it like a champ as long as Mommy is there with him.
Finally in the air and watching a Mickey Mouse movie on Mom's ipod.
Once we arrived at Disney it was dark and we were tired. We ate and retired to our room. The person who would be servicing our room greeted us with some towel art.
After much discussion we were unsure if Jacob, our Christmas elf, would follow us to Disney World or take a vacation in the North Pole. The first morning we woke up in Disney the kids discovered Jacob hanging on the light above their bed.
We started our first morning with breakfast with Mickey Mouse and friends.
Chef Mickey.
Chef Goofy.
Chef Donald.
Chef Minnie.
Chef Pluto.
Then, as we entered the Magic Kingdom, Snow White was there to greet us.
We always have to stop for a shot with Cinderella's castle.
More Princesses.
Sleeping Beauty.
Cinderella.
Belle.
And one of our most anticipated character encounters...
Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen!
During Lin-Ley's first trip to Disney four years ago, she practically waved her little arm off waving at all of the characters in the parades. Some things (luckily) have not changed.
And it pays off too because the characters make eye contact with her and wave back often speaking directly to her.
After a long, cold day at Magic Kingdom Tru finally gave in to a nap in his trusty stroller. As Dallas, Lin-Ley and I snacked on popcorn Tru snoozed away. Guess who shared his popcorn with Tru??
(Bad Daddy!)
There was plenty of time for swinging...
Tru proudly helped distribute the snacks that he personally had selected for his party.
After the dinner of his choice, at Chick-fil-A, we went home to open a few gifts. Dallas was not home as he was in Louisiana. It was a quite evening.
This is one of Tru's favorite poses for the camera now.
He will always be our little baby.
When we arrived home Sunday, after Chinese School, Dallas was waiting with a new basketball hoop (still under construction) and an ice cream birthday cake.
Happy Birthday Big Boy!!
Meet Five-O. She is our newest addition.
Tru does not really want her to touch him.
Lin-Ley, on the other hand, has not left her alone for one second.
Woody and Pocahontas prepare to Trick-Or-Treat.
Pocahontas demanded a few close-ups.
We concluded the (very cold!) evening at our church's Fall Festival.
Lin-Ley had a heart painted.
Due to all of the fun activities we did not get many photos. But we still have plenty of candy!!
