The Best Place Ever...Disney!!!

We have just returned from the most magical place...that's right, Disney World.  This was Madalyn's first trip to Disney and Brad and I have not been in over 10 years.  We didn't take Brady on this trip because we wanted Madalyn to be able to experience everything.  I have to say I am glad we didn't take him...it was hot, and he would not have enjoyed it.  He will get his turn soon.

I have the pictures in order of the days we were there.  We left Wednesday when I got off work and drove to my grandparents in Mt. Dora (which is a beautiful little town).  We got up Thursday morning and got ready to hit the parks.  We started our day at Magic Kingdom and we just let Madalyn take everything in and do what she wanted to do.  Her favorite thing from this day was the enchanted tale with Belle.  I recommend it to all the little princesses out there.  They let the kids act out the story and do it with Belle.  We met Ariel, the Nature Fairy, Rosetta, and Tinkerbell.  We even got some pictures of all of us.  Madalyn was determined to meet everybody so we let Magic Kingdom and headed to Epcot.  We saw Snow White, Aurora, Alice, Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto.  After a full day of meet and greets we went back to the hotel and hit the sack.

Friday, we headed back to Magic Kingdom, this time with a plan.  We rode some rides, met Jasmine and Aladdin, Jessie and Woody, and rode some more.  Madalyn got to go the Bippity Boppity Boutique and get a princess make-over.  She loved it!!!!  I recommend this as well. After our make-over she wanted to meet Tiana.  We were in line when the bottom fell out.  So, she is on the list for our next trip.  We headed back to the hotel to rest before dinner at Cinderella's Castle.  This was fabulous.  Along with Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, Snow White and Jasmine were there for dinner.  Madalyn had a blast...she loved having her picture made with the Princesses.  After a long day we headed for bed.  We got up Saturday and headed to Animal Kingdom.  We took a ride through the safari, met Pochantas,Winnie the Pooh, and Tigger, had lunch with Donald Duck, Mickey, Goofy, and Daisy at the Tusker House.  Another great experience!!!  We headed back to Magic Kingdom that afternoon to ride the tea cups and its a small world (my favorite ride).  We also ran into Buzz when we went back, so Madalyn got her picture and autograph with him so she can give it to Brady.  Sunday, we headed to Hollywood Studies to hit the Live Disney Jr. show, and the Toy Story ride.  We did a little shopping and then hit the road back to Dothan.  

Overall our trip was great!!  The look on Madalyn's face was priceless.  I thank God everyday for the memories I am making with my family.   

One more month to the big 1 year birthday...

My baby boy is almost a year old!!!  I can not believe it has been 11 months since he was born.  I remember it like it was yesterday.  He is so sweet and loving, unless his sister has something he wants.  Both my babies have not been feeling all that great, but when the weather goes from 70 to 40 degrees what can we expect.  Brady is off the bottle except at night and I am going to stop that bottle in the next few weeks.  We have put him on whole milk and he eats everything...the only thing he has not liked is cabbage!!!  He weighs a little over 19 lbs. and is growing strong.  Madalyn finally weighs 30 lbs (she is almost 4) so it won't be long before Brady catches and passes her.

10 Months Old...

I can't believe that I am about to start planning Brady's 1st birthday.  It seems like he was just born.  Here are some sweet pictures of Brady.  Madalyn had to be included...she is my princess!!  She is the best big sister most of the time.  Brady wants to be right where she is and playing with whatever she has.  Brady is truly the best baby.  He never fusses, even if he is sick he is going to be smiling.

If I had to guess I would say he weighs about 22 lbs.  He loves to eat!!!  He is pretty much on table food for everything but will still eat his baby fruit if I give it to him.  We are making the transition to whole milk (I know I am suppose to wait but I didn't with Madalyn either).  He does not like his sippy cup but will take it if he has to.  He is walking and getting into everything.  He is saying some things, momma, dada, he tries to say kitty, he tries to say a lot we just don't know what he is saying :).