Disney, KC & Keystone

When Brad received word that the command wanted to send him to Pensacola for a special training we both started brainstorming how we could turn it into some sort of family vacation. Pensacola holds a special place in our hearts (that's where it all began....kinda). One plan led to another and the dreams started getting bigger (and more expensive....) until we finally decided on Disney. Hey it's in the same state and all. So with only a couple of weeks to prepare we made reservations and booked airfare and begged and pleaded with my parents to let the kids and I stay for an extra week. Ok the last part didn't need much pleading to be honest.

It was going to be a quick trip of only 4 nights but it turned out to be the perfect amount of time. I mean if you factor in having a 2 1/2 year old, an 8 month old, and only a certain amount of tollerance for heat and humidity 4 nights was just fine.


I felt like a giddy little girl when I saw Cinderella's castle. It was beautiful! We were so lucky to be able to catch the fireworks and parade because during the winter months they only do them on select nights. We stayed so late the last night they had to chase us out.


We were also very lucky to catch Magic Kingdom all decorated for Christmas!!!! Magical!


Right when we walked in they were starting a parade!!!! If that doesn't make you feel like a kid again I don't know what will!


He actually cried when we had to leave Daisy! We weren't sure how he was goign to react to the characters especially after last year's adventure to see Santa didn't go so well. But he loved them. Each and every one of them.


We had lunch (and a dinner) with Pooh and the gang. SO FUN!!!! The food was delicious here. I swear I ate more salmon than what the meal would have costs it was so yummy!



We had to go see the Princesses! I wanted to do it more for Nevie but she cried when Cinderella sat with her. Oh well! Turns out my little guy has a thing for Princesses. Who could blame him?! Cinderella was more beautiful and more charming in person! And nice! They were all so very nice. Corben got to sit and chat with Cinderella, Belle, and I think Sleeping Beauty. I need to catch up on my Disney Princesses.


It was really funny because he puckered up to give her a kiss but he was aiming for her lips. She had to say "how about I give YOU a kiss on your CHEEK"


This is Sleeping Beauty right?

Also very charming but I felt a little weird not knowing for sure who she was. I was prepared to see Snow White.


Oh Mickey. Mickey is way way way shorter in person.


Hence all the pictures where he is kneeling.


Chip N Dale LOVED Corben! They spent so much time with him! It was really fun to watch.


But these guys were really tuckered out. This was about the only nap they got to fit in on our trip but I think they'd both say it was worth it!


As for Nevie....she wouldn't nap so we spent a lot of time on the balcony and by the pool.


Next up: Keystone!