Magic Kingdom- 1st Day

Always willing to cheese it up!

THE CASTLE!! It's so magical!

The first day at Magic Kingdom was great! We were scheduled to go to Blizzard Beach, but it was suppose to rain, so we changed our plans. We had a great day!! We decided to cover certain areas one day and the other areas the next day. It was the perfect plan. We were able to do so much more and the kids had a blast. It can't be explained, only experienced!

Disney's Hollywood Studios

So much rain!!!

Lights, Cars, Actions Stunt Show!


Getting June's Autograph!





Playhouse Disney Live on Stage!!

On Tuesday we went to MGM - Disney's Hollywood Studies. It was fun because Emma got to see so many of the Playhouse Disney characters. Tanner and Emma danced in the parade too! the boys and Lawrence really like the stunt car show. It started to rain about 2:30. It rained SO hard that we had no choice but to leave. The puddles were ankle deep. It was miserable. The funny thing was- Emma slept through the rain as we were trying to leave. She woke up about the time we were exiting the park. That night we went to the Disney Boardwalk and enjoyed dinner at the ESPN Zone.

Sea World

Dolphin Show--Daddy's Favorite!

Emma was amazed by Shamu!

On Monday, we went to Sea World! When we went a few years ago, Tanner was 3 and he LOVED it. He cried everyday begging to go see Shamu. Well....once again, this was his favorite! It is so amazing to see these great creatures perform! It will take your breath away!

Date Night

On Monday night, Debbie and Curt watched our children while we enjoyed a great date night! We had a nice dinner and then enjoyed our favorite game together---Air Hockey! Mommy won the most games! We had another couple take this picture for us and when we looked at I had one of those "ah ha" moments. I realized that I no longer look like I am in my twenties. UGHHH--But all in all it was a GREAT night!

Animal Kingdon

Tigger
and
Pooh!

Josh, Tanner, and McDebbie doing the Jungle Dance!

The Tree of Life!

Breakfast with Safari Mickey!

On Sunday we went to Animal Kingdom. This was our least favorite park when we went a few years ago, but it was actually very fun this time. We got to see a couple of shows, ride most of the rides, and barly had to wait. The only problem was it began to rain about 3:30. It rained so hard, that we just went back to the hotel. After we dried off and changed clothes, we went to the Rainforest Cafe dinner!

Disney Bound!!!

We stayed in the 50's wing!
We're here! Disney's Pop Century Resort!

Tanner got tired, so he took a nap!

Uncle Goofy- really it's uncle Curt!

On July 12 at 6am we headed for Disney! We finally arrived there about 5pm! A very long drive, but a very worthwhile trip!

July 4th at SCC

The July 4th party at Smithfields was actually on Saturday July5. We had a great time swimming, playing games, dancing, and eating. In the first picture you can see the storm that kept coming and going all evening. The kids would get in the pool for 15 minutes and then have to get out for 30 minutes because of the storm. I love the picture of Andrew and Emma posing in the pool. The boys were standing on the edge of the pool because the lifeguards threw in tons of quarters for them to go and find!