Walt Disney World 2014!!

We recently visited WDW and had a great time vacationing and celebrating Big M's 8th Birthday.  The weather was still a little cool there, but finally warmed up so we could enjoy our time away from winter in OK. Here are a few of our favorite pictures:

Alice and the White Rabbit
 

Little M's Princess reveal at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
 

 

 Big M's Princess reveal at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

 

Meeting Ariel...with her tail!

All of in front of Cinderella's Castle in Magic Kingdom

Two of our favorites...Sully and Mike!
 

Minnie!
 

Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice
 

Cars
 

 

 Lots of fun talking to Peter Pan...he talked to M&M for quite a while!

 

Little M and Elsa...love!
 

 Anna, M&M, and Elsa...made M&M's day!

 Hugs from Elsa

 Hugs from Anna

 Having fun with Tigger and Pooh

Spinning and dancing with Mickey...this one talks!!
 

 More fun beside Cinderella's Castle in Magic Kingdom

 

Meeting the Beast at Be Our Guest Restaurant...so neat!

Happy 8th Birthday Big M!!

 

 Animal Kingdom

Branson Fun

We had a fun time in Branson last week.  We enjoyed 1 1/2 days at Silver Dollar City.  At the end of the second day, we enjoyed dinner at Fall Creek Restaurant, the "Home of the Tossed Rolls!".  The last full day was spent swimming and then seeing Dixie Stampede.  Lots of fun with Mamaw, Papaw, and Aunt Natalie! Thanks to Mom and Dad for such a good trip.

 

 Still smiling at dinner after sweating all day and getting drenched at Silver Dollar City.

 

A little pose before a wet ride on the River Blast!  Big M loved the roller coaster she rode, but Little M even rode on several rides and really enjoyed her Silver Dollar City experience.

 

 

 

One more family pic before watching the Dixie Stampede show.



Spring Break Fun!

Spring Break travels involved visits to LA and Dallas this year.  While visiting Mamaw and Papaw, M&M had a chance to visit the Duck Commander Warehouse near my parents' home.  The front shop for purchasing souvenirs was small, but the girls got to see what has now become a popular tourist attraction in West Monroe, LA.  It was neat to see places that they have gone to during their visits as a part of the Duck Dynasty show on A&E.  The biggest thrill was seeing Uncle Si at the car wash my parents both use.  Little M was afraid of the big beard and wouldn't get her picture taken, but Big M was all for it!  

 

 

 

As usual, the girls enjoyed seeing and  playing with Emily.  She lives just a few doors down from Mamaw and Papaw.  They have so much fun together...and they love that Emily shares her backyard trampoline with them during their visits!

 

 

 

The big finale was a visit to the American Girl store near the Dallas Galleria.  The girls loved taking their dolls to the hair salon and eating at the bistro there.  And, all of the doll clothes and accessories were just so fun to see!  

 It was definitely a fun-filled week and one to remember. 



Disney Cruise 2012

About 1 1/2 years ago, we decided to go on this Disney Cruise.  We decided not to tell the M&M girls since the trip was such a long time away...so fast forward 1 1/2 years to the night before our big trip.  We arranged for Mickey Mouse to call and share the big news with the girls the night before we left.  They couldn't believe it.  (If I can ever get the video to work right, I'll try to attach it).  The next morning, we traveled to Galveston, where we set sail  for a 7-night cruise on the Disney Magic Ship to the Western Caribbean, with stops in Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, and Cozumel.  Also going on the trip were some friends who live on our street and other neighborhood friends, all with kids at or around M&M's ages.  It was a great trip...fun for both kids and adults.  Here are a few of my favorite photos...

 Relaxing on the beach in Cozumel near Carlos 'n Charlie's.

 Heading back to the ship after a fun day on the beach at Grand Cayman.

 Pirates "in" the Caribbean Party followed by fireworks.  Love my M&M girls in their pirate attire!

M&M along with Mickey at Parrot Cay Character Breakfast.