Disney World 2010 - Part 3

Day 4 - Hollywood Studios

After riding the Tower of Terror the kids were recruited into the Plastic Soldier Army. They were marched about and drilled. Tru was not thrilled and just kept looking at me the whole time.

While waiting for Dallas and Lin-Ley, along with friends Lily, Nancy, Hunter and Cadin, to ride Tower of Terror again Tru was approached by this little vixen. The little girl walked right over to Tru, grabbed his hand, and began chatting him up. Tru was not completely opposed to the blossoming relationship....

Cute!

During the Block Party Lin-Ley, Lily and Cadin showed off their dance moves with Jessie. Lin-Ley was thrilled with having Jessie so close as she was wearing her Jessie shirt that day.

The primary reason that this trip to Disney was planned was to spend time with the families we traveled with to China in 2003 (for Lin-Ley's adoption). After much planning, unfortunately, there were only two girls in attendance. Lin-Ley and Lily enjoyed spending the whole day at Hollywood Studios together. Tru did too!

There was much posing going on! These girls know what to do when they see a camera!!

Our evening together ending with "Fantasmic" and the "Osbourne Family Lights".
Here are Lily, Nancy, Heather, Lin-Ley and a glimpse of Hunter.

Then it was back to reality the next day. Lin-Ley catches up on her homework while at the airport.














The kids had a great time despite the weather. Tru was especially excited that he measured up and was tall enough to ride most of the rides this time. He LOVED the roller coasters and especially loved when the cast members requested to measure him before allowing him to enter the lines to the rides. Tru happily hopped over the measuring stick and announced, "I'm bigger now!", smiled and ran to get in line.
Lin-Ley LOVED having the day together with Lily. They both enjoyed each other's company and it was heart warming to see them walking together hand in hand. They certainly share a strong bond which we all hope they will keep forever (along with the other 13 girls in our travel group).

To our China Family who could not make the trip - We missed you!!

Disney World 2010 - Part 2

Day 2 - EPCOT

We spent some time with Nemo, Dory and Crush...

and Bruce.

We found Marie in France.

While Mommy waited in line to see Mulan the rest of the crew soaked up some warm sun.

Mulan.

We had dinner with the Princesses. Here are Pocahontas and Woody posing with Belle.

Sleeping Beauty came by our table,

then Snow White,

Cinderella,

and Ariel.

Later there was a Princess Procession and all little princesses and princes were invited to join as they paraded throughout the banquet hall. First, Ariel schooled the princesses on the proper way to wave.

Pocahontas returned from her Princess Parade.

Day 3 - Animal Kingdom.

Lin-Ley was very pleased to see two of her favorite animals - giraffes

and flamingos.

Rafiki.

We had hoped to catch up with the real Pocahontas but we had to settle with petting the goats instead.

We ended the day with a luau.

Disney World 2010 - Part 1

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!)