Disney World 2018!

As always, we sooooo enjoyed our annual trip to the "Big D" - DISNEY WORLD!!  Truly the most magical place on Earth!! Day 1 was spent at Hollywood Studios - thanks so much for Ms. Brandie for making our super cute shirts!! #Iamtheirfather

Visiting Chewy - our absolute fav!! He literally cried because we didn't have a shirt of him!! :(

More fun in Hollywood.....

Minnie - Claira's FAV!!!

Nora may be our oldest, but her kid-like spirit will never fade. One of the many things I love about my girl....just look at that smile - it's still so great to hug Minnie!

And of course, the Mouse himself!!! 

Olaf - always yearning for a warm hug...

Having dinner at my favorite restaurant - Sci-Fi Diner Drive-In!!

 Daddy discovering that "adult beverages" are now covered on the dining plan!!!!!!!!! A little extra magic for Mama & Daddy!!

Day 2 was spent as our "break day" - we enjoyed lounging by the pool, and hanging around Disney Springs!! We woke up to learn about the all-you-can-eat breakfast (plus mimosas!) at our resort, so we headed to breakfast like....

Then, spent the next few hours at the pool...

 After napping (and dabbing) a bit...

....we hopped on the bus to head to Disney Springs for some shopping and dinner!!

 Little shopping, little dancing.... 

 Dinner at T-Rex!!!

 On the ferry, heading back!!

 Day 3 - definitely the most "magical day" at Magic Kingdom!! We got so many compliments on our shirts (made by our fabulous Ms. Shadix!!)

So, my favorite ride on the face of the planet is It's a Small World!! They added a little more magic by saying "bye" to us by name....like, how do they do it?!?! #byenora

Our first time EVER on Splash Mountain!! Daddy never disappoints on the "ride-face!"

The family in front of us are some old "Beulah Babes" - it's truly a small world after all!!

Finding a little magic....

A little wet after riding "Pirates of the Carribbean" :)

Tower of Terror!! Another first for us!!!!

Incoming UFO in Tomorrow World!!

First time we all got to ride Space Mountain together!!!

 Hanging with Tink:

We never tire of Disney at night!!! It's a whole new experience!!

For the final adventure of the night, we met up with our Shealey pals to ride Star Wars and visit with the talking Mickey!!

Group photo!! HA!! Who belongs with who?!?!

(I'd claim those Shealey kiddos any day of the week!!)

Our final day was spent at Animal Kingdom, and, MAN, did we have a blast!!! We haven't been there in a while, and it was fantabulous!!!

Ran into the Donald!!!

PANDORA!!!!! Two words: Flippin' AWESOME!!!

Trying to be "fierce" like Simba:

I'll conclude the post with two of Daddy's ride faces:

Once on Mt. Everest:

And once on Dinosaur (Ella's face, however, is 100% natural....serioulsy!!):

You are welcome!!

And there you have it!! Cheers to another amazing Mouse Trip!

If only the rest of the world could be as magical as Disney.

In the meantime, make your own magic ;)

Winter Wrap-Up!!

Now that Spring is in full force (we're on Spring Break this week, actually!! Loving time off and catching up on life!!), I guess I need to do a quick recap of some Winter Fun that we had recently. 

New Year's 2018

First off, we had an amazing New Year's!! It was spent at our house playing 5 straight hours of Catch-Phrase with Brett and Lea. We were so into it that we didn't take any pictures, but the memories of "beef sandwich," "equator," "inappropriate property," and "2+2/4 by 4" will be burned in our brains forever.  We laughed so hard, we hurt!! Also, me and Brett WON, by the way....

(post-game photobomb)

 Bobby stayed up with us until midnight, and she immediately shouted, "I made it!!" Then, fell out 45 seconds later. Bless her sweet little heart.

 The next morning (New Year's Day), we had our annual dinner at Grandmommie's and Paw's. Nora and Lilah tried collards for the first time.....they about gagged. Oh, what we will do for some future wealth!!

Brunch with the Best Bunch

Anna and I also met up with some of our LIFELONG friends in January. So great to have special bonds with people that never fade - we always seem to pick up where we left off!!

World of Coke with Maw & Paw

We also took Grandmommie and Paw to the World of Coke!! A little slice of heaven for Grandmommie!! #coke-aholic

Selfie with the folks during the movie....

photobomb

The "secret formula"......

Just a 4-D goober....nothing to see here.

Trying all the different flavors from around the world. Some will straight up make you GAG!!

Helen with the BAE :)

Also, Daddy and I rented a "tiny cabin" in Helen to spend a weekend together. At our first stop at "Betty Jean's" store, we found an antique Nesbitt's sign. That's a whole 'lotta sweet fate. :)

We soooo enjoyed our beverages and fireplace (and our binge-watching of Stranger Things).

We also enjoyed our coffee and sunrises in the hot tub!!

Of course, the second I try to "self-time" a pic of us together, I fall in hot tub. #grace

We also ventured over to Anna Ruby Falls to hike and find some waterfalls....

....a DOUBLE waterfall, to be exact!!

Loved our time together - he makes life a lot of fun!!

And there you have it!! Cheers to winter bliss, but bring on Mr. Spring!!!