And the end product was a success! It's been a couple weeks and I can see a difference. She is losing the curls and its getting thicker. But I can still get it up in cute pigtails!
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Grace's 1st Hair Cut
Before we left for Disney World I knew it was time for Grace to get her first hair cut. She was really excited. We went to a new place and of course the line was forever long. But they had a great playroom and the kids were happy. When they finally called Grace's name she popped right up in the yellow car she had all picked out.
The lady put the cape on her and started spraying her hair. She just sat there and smiled. What a change from the other two getting hair cuts! Jake cried for years I think! But she enjoyed every moment.
And the end product was a success! It's been a couple weeks and I can see a difference. She is losing the curls and its getting thicker. But I can still get it up in cute pigtails!
And the end product was a success! It's been a couple weeks and I can see a difference. She is losing the curls and its getting thicker. But I can still get it up in cute pigtails!
Disney World Day 5
Last day at the parks. We started the day off with breakfast at Chef Mickey. It's one of our favorite meals. The food is really good and lots of characters come around to see the kids. Grace is not a big fan of Goofy. Who knows why but Minnie...she LOVES Minnie Mouse!
After breakfast we headed to the monorail to go to Magic Kingdom. The kids love to ride it...and it didn't break down this time! Once again we rode lots of rides in the morning. Why people sleep in at Disney World I have no idea! The lines are awful in the afternoon! Jake and I rode Space Mountain. Ugh. I love roller coasters but I was so nervous Jake was going to fly out I didn't enjoy it at all! He can just ride with Brian from now on! But I am glad he loves roller coasters too! We must have rode the Barnstormer 4-5 times.
Julianna felt left out that she couldn't ride Space Mountain too. So while Jake and I were gone she talked Brian into this...
Now Grace was still not her sweet self but she sure did light up when she rode rides...especially the carousel.
Just before we left the park for nap/swimming time we rode Splash Mountain. Brian and Jake rode the first day and assured us we wouldn't get wet. Wrong! We were pretty wet. Julianna leaned over and whispered "Mommy, my butt is wet!" Her face paint started running down her face. Oh well!
After naps (and Grace falling face first onto the concrete) we went back to eat dinner at the Beast's castle. It was sooo fun. The restaurant is really pretty and the Beast came out. The food was excellent. We will definitely go back if we can!
After a couple more rides Grandma took Grace to bed and we stayed to see the fireworks. It was a wonderful trip and we had so much fun...in spite of all the disasters. Thanks to Grandma for coming and helping with Grace. It was so great to have you there! The kids had a magical time! So magical, in fact, we will be back in September!
After breakfast we headed to the monorail to go to Magic Kingdom. The kids love to ride it...and it didn't break down this time! Once again we rode lots of rides in the morning. Why people sleep in at Disney World I have no idea! The lines are awful in the afternoon! Jake and I rode Space Mountain. Ugh. I love roller coasters but I was so nervous Jake was going to fly out I didn't enjoy it at all! He can just ride with Brian from now on! But I am glad he loves roller coasters too! We must have rode the Barnstormer 4-5 times.
Julianna felt left out that she couldn't ride Space Mountain too. So while Jake and I were gone she talked Brian into this...
Now Grace was still not her sweet self but she sure did light up when she rode rides...especially the carousel.
Just before we left the park for nap/swimming time we rode Splash Mountain. Brian and Jake rode the first day and assured us we wouldn't get wet. Wrong! We were pretty wet. Julianna leaned over and whispered "Mommy, my butt is wet!" Her face paint started running down her face. Oh well!
After naps (and Grace falling face first onto the concrete) we went back to eat dinner at the Beast's castle. It was sooo fun. The restaurant is really pretty and the Beast came out. The food was excellent. We will definitely go back if we can!
After a couple more rides Grandma took Grace to bed and we stayed to see the fireworks. It was a wonderful trip and we had so much fun...in spite of all the disasters. Thanks to Grandma for coming and helping with Grace. It was so great to have you there! The kids had a magical time! So magical, in fact, we will be back in September!
Disney World Day 4
Day 4 we headed to Epcot. Grandma had to stay behind with a sore throat (thanks to Julianna). Brian and I braved three kids and off we went to Epcot. Everyone was getting tired but we were all looking forward to the rides at Epcot.
So we get there and my plan is to drop the kids and Brian off at Test Track and go get in line to see Else and Anna. If you don't know who Elsa and Anna are...you obviously don't or know anyone under the age of 10! They are the sisters from Frozen which is our current favorite movie of all time. I gotta say it is totally cute. However. When I got to Norway where the sisters were seeing guests the wait was 4 (YES FOUR) hours long. The park had been open for 5 minutes! Needless to say there is pretty much nothing I am willing to wait in line for 4 hours (with Grace) to see. Maybe next time girls.
So instead of seeing the Frozen girls we settled for Mickey, Goofy and Minnie. Grace was a little scared of Goofy but the other two got lots of smiles and hugs. We spent the rest of the morning riding rides and eating. Then Grace, Julianna and I headed back for naps. I got this great picture on the way out. I love when they smile!
When we got back to the room, Grandma was feeling a little better. Julianna decided Grandma could not go one more day without seeing Frozen. So the girls snuggled down and watched the movie. Meanwhile, Jake and Brian were all over Epcot. Riding rides and doing secret missions in each country. Epcot really is a fun place and Jake had a great time hunting clues.
We met for dinner and rode a few rides and called it a night. We had an early breakfast with Mickey in the morning!
So we get there and my plan is to drop the kids and Brian off at Test Track and go get in line to see Else and Anna. If you don't know who Elsa and Anna are...you obviously don't or know anyone under the age of 10! They are the sisters from Frozen which is our current favorite movie of all time. I gotta say it is totally cute. However. When I got to Norway where the sisters were seeing guests the wait was 4 (YES FOUR) hours long. The park had been open for 5 minutes! Needless to say there is pretty much nothing I am willing to wait in line for 4 hours (with Grace) to see. Maybe next time girls.
So instead of seeing the Frozen girls we settled for Mickey, Goofy and Minnie. Grace was a little scared of Goofy but the other two got lots of smiles and hugs. We spent the rest of the morning riding rides and eating. Then Grace, Julianna and I headed back for naps. I got this great picture on the way out. I love when they smile!
When we got back to the room, Grandma was feeling a little better. Julianna decided Grandma could not go one more day without seeing Frozen. So the girls snuggled down and watched the movie. Meanwhile, Jake and Brian were all over Epcot. Riding rides and doing secret missions in each country. Epcot really is a fun place and Jake had a great time hunting clues.
We met for dinner and rode a few rides and called it a night. We had an early breakfast with Mickey in the morning!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Disney World Day 3
Day 3 we were up bright and early ready to go to Hollywood Studios again. As usual we went straight to Toy Story Mania, got on pretty quick and when we left the wait was 80 minutes. Its crazy! But it is our favorite ride. Brian and I went to ride the Rock n Roller coaster. The girls were already hungry so what do you give two whiny girls at 9am? Whatever they want! In this case it was Cheetos and Doritos.
Before lunch we decided to go on the Studio Backlot tour. While we were waiting they asked for volunteers to help in a stunt. Much to my surprise Brian volunteered! Yikes! They took him off to a room and we waited patiently to see what he would be doing. We had no idea but they said he would get wet! And he did! They put him in this room and dumped something like 8,000 gallons of water on him. Hilarious!
After that it was time for lunch at Hollywood & Vine. This is one of our favorite places to eat. The kids love to see the characters and they get to sing and dance. This year we saw Jake, Handy Manny, Sofia the First and Doc McStuffins. Grace was a little slow to warm up but she once the dancing started she was ready! But she was not about to pose for a picture with anyone.
We took more more ride on Toy Story Mania and then we headed back to the hotel for some naps and swimming. Our hotel had a really fun water slide. Once Jake and Julianna found it they went down over and over. They had such a fun time.
That night we went back to Hollywood Studios for the Fantasmic show. It was really great. Brian bought everyone light toys. Grace's must have hit the ground 10 times. And of course broke. But you gotta love Disney, they traded it in for a new one! Everyone was happy and loved the show.
Then it was home to bed to rest up for Epcot the next day!
Before lunch we decided to go on the Studio Backlot tour. While we were waiting they asked for volunteers to help in a stunt. Much to my surprise Brian volunteered! Yikes! They took him off to a room and we waited patiently to see what he would be doing. We had no idea but they said he would get wet! And he did! They put him in this room and dumped something like 8,000 gallons of water on him. Hilarious!
After that it was time for lunch at Hollywood & Vine. This is one of our favorite places to eat. The kids love to see the characters and they get to sing and dance. This year we saw Jake, Handy Manny, Sofia the First and Doc McStuffins. Grace was a little slow to warm up but she once the dancing started she was ready! But she was not about to pose for a picture with anyone.
We took more more ride on Toy Story Mania and then we headed back to the hotel for some naps and swimming. Our hotel had a really fun water slide. Once Jake and Julianna found it they went down over and over. They had such a fun time.
That night we went back to Hollywood Studios for the Fantasmic show. It was really great. Brian bought everyone light toys. Grace's must have hit the ground 10 times. And of course broke. But you gotta love Disney, they traded it in for a new one! Everyone was happy and loved the show.
Then it was home to bed to rest up for Epcot the next day!
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Disney World Day 2
Oh Day 2. It was a rough one for Mommy and Grace. Poor Grace was just not feeling awesome but she was a trooper. For memory keeping purposes I am going to tell you about the day, its one for the record books. However its really more a day I would love to forget! It started out well enough.
The boys went off to do their roller coaster/boy things. While the girls rode tons of rides! Grace loved the carousel. Every time we walked by she would say "I wide dat Mama!" I knew she wasn't feeling great but she kept smiling. We were riding the Little Mermaid for the second time when she threw up. Just out of the blue...all down her pants and mine. Awesome! I asked her if she felt better she said "oh yes mama all better." Yep, we had to tell the cast member and that was embarrassing. Oh well. On to the outfit change, which of course was followed by Julianna having an accident. So everyone had a new outfit...except Mommy. Why would I bring extra clothes?
On to the Enchanted Tales with Belle. Which I just love. They get to meet Belle and be part of the story. It's fun. So we meet back up with the boys and the park got crowded so we decided to take the girls back for naps. FYI - the story is going to get gross! Grace was sitting in my lap on the bus. And all of the sudden she pooped out of her diaper. It's on my lap, in the seat, on the floor. I just looked at my mom and said "what do I do?" The bus driver had nothing! Luckily for everyone on the bus there was another bus just behind us. So they all got off! Grace cleared a bus! I thought the puking in a Little Mermaid clam was bad. Nope. Probably the most embarrassing Mommy moment ever.
After a really long shower and nap it was time to get ready for our dinner with Cinderella. We just had to go back to Magic Kingdom and take the monorail around to the hotel. Sounds easy right? Well of course we were running late. The monorail was just one stop away when it BROKE! Yeah, they said we all had to disembark and walk. Ugh! So we show up 45 minutes late, sweaty and tired. But we were going to meet Cinderella so we put on a smile and had a great time.
Prince Charming came first. And Julianna could not take the smile off her face. I think she even giggled. We also met the stepsisters, who were so funny and the stepmother. Cinderella, of course, was the main attraction. Grace was a little weary of the people but even she gave her a hug. The food was really good too! All in all a great dinner. And to top it off as we were leaving a guy tripped and spilled BBQ sauce down the back of my shirt. All I could do was laugh. He and his wife apologized profusely. My response "Don't worry about it. It's by far not the worst thing that has been spilled on me today!"
You can't make this stuff up!
The boys went off to do their roller coaster/boy things. While the girls rode tons of rides! Grace loved the carousel. Every time we walked by she would say "I wide dat Mama!" I knew she wasn't feeling great but she kept smiling. We were riding the Little Mermaid for the second time when she threw up. Just out of the blue...all down her pants and mine. Awesome! I asked her if she felt better she said "oh yes mama all better." Yep, we had to tell the cast member and that was embarrassing. Oh well. On to the outfit change, which of course was followed by Julianna having an accident. So everyone had a new outfit...except Mommy. Why would I bring extra clothes?
On to the Enchanted Tales with Belle. Which I just love. They get to meet Belle and be part of the story. It's fun. So we meet back up with the boys and the park got crowded so we decided to take the girls back for naps. FYI - the story is going to get gross! Grace was sitting in my lap on the bus. And all of the sudden she pooped out of her diaper. It's on my lap, in the seat, on the floor. I just looked at my mom and said "what do I do?" The bus driver had nothing! Luckily for everyone on the bus there was another bus just behind us. So they all got off! Grace cleared a bus! I thought the puking in a Little Mermaid clam was bad. Nope. Probably the most embarrassing Mommy moment ever.
After a really long shower and nap it was time to get ready for our dinner with Cinderella. We just had to go back to Magic Kingdom and take the monorail around to the hotel. Sounds easy right? Well of course we were running late. The monorail was just one stop away when it BROKE! Yeah, they said we all had to disembark and walk. Ugh! So we show up 45 minutes late, sweaty and tired. But we were going to meet Cinderella so we put on a smile and had a great time.
Prince Charming came first. And Julianna could not take the smile off her face. I think she even giggled. We also met the stepsisters, who were so funny and the stepmother. Cinderella, of course, was the main attraction. Grace was a little weary of the people but even she gave her a hug. The food was really good too! All in all a great dinner. And to top it off as we were leaving a guy tripped and spilled BBQ sauce down the back of my shirt. All I could do was laugh. He and his wife apologized profusely. My response "Don't worry about it. It's by far not the worst thing that has been spilled on me today!"
You can't make this stuff up!
Disney World Day 1
We are back from our fun-filled week in Disney World. Once again we did so much every day I thought I would just write a post a day.
The kids have been counting the days to our trip for weeks. Jake decided we would get up super early and leave by 7am so we could get there and go to Downtown Disney (which we skipped last time). Great plan. Of course that means Mommy gets up at 5:30 and everyone else about an hour later. So we had a nice quick drive down to Orlando. The kids watched Frozen over and over and over. They have headphones but the girls sing along. It's actually pretty funny.
We checked in to Port Orleans Riverside which has the New Orleans theme. We booked beautiful princess rooms and these rooms are decked out with Princess Tiana (from Princess and the Frog). The headboards actually light up with fireworks. Its pretty amazing and the kids loved it. They were super excited when Grandma finally got there! We took a boat to Downtown Disney and got to have dinner with my Aunt Linda, Uncle Dave and cousin Molly. It was nice to see them but the kids were wild with excitement. So off to bed to rest for our first day at the park.
Monday morning we were up bright and early ready for fun. Hollywood Studios was first on our list. So, if you remember our last trip, that meant Toy Story Mania! It's our favorite ride! I am pretty sure there were fights over who rode with Grandma. After our first ride we had fast passes for the Disney Junior Live show. We made our way there and ran into Sofia the First. The girls had to meet her.
Just outside the show they had huge pictures of the Mickey Mouse gang. Grace LOVES Minnie Mouse (she says Mee Mow and its too cute). So we were standing taking pictures and a cast member asked if we would open the Clubhouse doors for the show. I was worried it would be a big deal but really it was just yelling the password and opening the door. But it also meant front row seats. Yeah! And WOW, did Grace dance! She was a maniac!
Jake had been studying his Disney Guide and decided he wanted to eat lunch at Pizza Planet (from Toy Story). It was a fun place and we followed it up with another ride on Toy Story Mania. We rode lots of rides, ate great food and Grace even took a nap.
So, it was a great first day! Next up Magic Kingdom!
The kids have been counting the days to our trip for weeks. Jake decided we would get up super early and leave by 7am so we could get there and go to Downtown Disney (which we skipped last time). Great plan. Of course that means Mommy gets up at 5:30 and everyone else about an hour later. So we had a nice quick drive down to Orlando. The kids watched Frozen over and over and over. They have headphones but the girls sing along. It's actually pretty funny.
We checked in to Port Orleans Riverside which has the New Orleans theme. We booked beautiful princess rooms and these rooms are decked out with Princess Tiana (from Princess and the Frog). The headboards actually light up with fireworks. Its pretty amazing and the kids loved it. They were super excited when Grandma finally got there! We took a boat to Downtown Disney and got to have dinner with my Aunt Linda, Uncle Dave and cousin Molly. It was nice to see them but the kids were wild with excitement. So off to bed to rest for our first day at the park.
Monday morning we were up bright and early ready for fun. Hollywood Studios was first on our list. So, if you remember our last trip, that meant Toy Story Mania! It's our favorite ride! I am pretty sure there were fights over who rode with Grandma. After our first ride we had fast passes for the Disney Junior Live show. We made our way there and ran into Sofia the First. The girls had to meet her.
Just outside the show they had huge pictures of the Mickey Mouse gang. Grace LOVES Minnie Mouse (she says Mee Mow and its too cute). So we were standing taking pictures and a cast member asked if we would open the Clubhouse doors for the show. I was worried it would be a big deal but really it was just yelling the password and opening the door. But it also meant front row seats. Yeah! And WOW, did Grace dance! She was a maniac!
Jake had been studying his Disney Guide and decided he wanted to eat lunch at Pizza Planet (from Toy Story). It was a fun place and we followed it up with another ride on Toy Story Mania. We rode lots of rides, ate great food and Grace even took a nap.
So, it was a great first day! Next up Magic Kingdom!
Monday, April 7, 2014
Grace is 2!
Ah! Grace is 2! It's just unbelievable to me. She was just an itty bitty (ok, maybe not itty bitty at 8 pounds 10 ounces) baby a minute ago and now she is a walking (mostly running), talking (mostly yelling) big girl! She will smile and say "I love you too" and your heart just melts. And she can give some hugs! She just squeezes your neck and its so sweet!
She actually turned 2 on Sunday the day we left for Disney World. We were up super early opening presents and loading up the car. She has been telling people for weeks she was two (and she only holds up one finger...it's funny to me). Grace has definitely grown a personality. She is loud and LOVES to sing and dance. I find her on the fireplace singing Let It Go, which comes out Et It Oh...and all of this at the top of her lungs.
The dancing though is funny. I take her to the YMCA play center and we pass a Zumba class. Every time she stops and starts trying to copy the moves. It is so cute and of course people in the class see her and know she is the most adorable thing ever! She loves music and loves jumping and dancing. Maybe she will like ballet a little more than her sister!
So Happy 2nd Birthday sweet Grace! We are blessed to have you in our family! We love you!
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