DISNEY!!! Day 1 ~ Epcot!

 Last week, we had a 4-day "Fall Break" (it used to be a whole week, but whatever). Josh and I decided it would be the perfect time to surprise the girls with a trip to one of our favorite places on Earth, DISNEY WORLD!!! So right after school last Thursday, we headed out:

We spent the night close to Valdosta since the traffic was HORRIFIC, but we got up bright and early Friday morning and headed straight for Epcot, even before checking into our room! For blogging purposes, I am breaking this post up day-by-day or this post might be a mile long. Even though we only stayed 4 days, we got into a lot. A LOT. :) We know how to party. Not to mention, I'm just annoying with the amount of pictures I take :)

Mommie and Clairy on the bus to Epcot

 Nora calls this, "Her favorite big, ball." I agree. :)

 Heading straight for the fun!! 

 It just so happened that Epcot was hosting the food-and-wine festival throughout the entire "world." So, food and "beverages" were provided at every country. Double-score!! 

 My favorite country in Epcot is Mexico. Especially with all of the "Day of the Dead" fun-ness for Halloween!! :)  Plus, Nora and Ella understand almost EVERYTHING that is said in Mexico now since everyone speaks in Spanish. Simply amazing.

 Having a little Mexican dance.....or something......

 Fun with "Figment's" science center:

 Your's truly....being all hot. #modelstatus 

 Running to ride NEMO!!

 Checking out the aquarium while waiting to speak to Crush the Turtle: 

 We were sooooo excited that Crush asked to speak directly to Nora. She was stoked, but petrified. He talked to her for a few minutes and asked where she was from, and she had a brain-fart. She replied, "I'm from America!" It was the highlight of our day!! Crush, then gave many props to Daddy for raising such precious girls (but of course, Crush referred to them as "totally rad." I like that description). :) 

 Watching the dolphins in an underwater training session. (We could've watched this all day long. It was unreal).

 Of course, you can't go to Disney and not meet the characters. (Although this Mickey is always great, we got to meet the REAL Mickey in Magic Kingdom.)   

 High-five!! 

 Goofy!! (or as Clairy says...."Goosy") :) 

 Minnie was the girls' favorite this year. Minnie was so excited about their "minnie-ears!!" 

 Clairy loved Minnie so much that she gave her a smooch right on the nose!! :)

 After a long, fun, HOTTTTT day at Epcot, we started to get tired. 

 We finally went back to check into our hotel and take a little rest. Even though Clairy is, and always will be, a firecracker, her sweet side is definitely emerging so much these days. After a good, long nap, she will wake up and say, "I so happy." Makes ME happy!!

 After resting for a bit, we decided to head-out for some night-swimming. This was our first time staying at the All-Star Music Resort, and we were on the Broadway side. I do believe Nora was in HEAVEN!! 

 Ready to SWIM!!

 Like father, like daughter. 

 SASSSSAFRASSSSS!! 

 As if the Broadway rooms didn't ignite Nora's inner "Julie Andrews" enough, the small pool was shaped like a piano. This hotel was built for Nora. :) 

 And there you have it!! Perfect first day at Disney!! Stay tuned for many more Disney shenanigans!

"If you can dream it, you can do it" ~ Walt Disney :)