Before I start in on this post -I have to say that Drew is one lucky 2 yr old to have an entire birthday WEEKEND! He was spoiled with a visit from Grandma Lori, day trip to Disney World and a super fun birthday party!
Grandma Lori flew down for the weekend and got in on Thursday night. She couldn't wait to see Drew and we had a fun weekend in store!
Friday morning, bright and early we jumped in the car and were off to have breakfast with Mickey Mouse!
Right when we sat down they started the parade - Drew jumped right and Mickey held his hand as they paraded around the restaurant... however, as soon as he didn't have mommy in eyesight it was a bit of a melt down. So mommy saved him and back to our table we went :-)
He LOVED the food and still talks about the Mick-Mouse waffwaas (Mickey Mouse Waffles)! Then the characters started coming around... he really wasn't quite sure what to think.
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| Hi Mickey - I am just like my daddy and very skeptical of things at first. But don't worry - it doesn't mean I don't like you! |
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| Pluto was fun - but Drew was still getting used to this 'characters in real life' thing! |
Ok, let's jump on the monorail and head to Magic Kingdom! First stop - 'It's a Small World'. One of mommy's favorite rides because it reminds her of Grandpa Butcher. I wish Drew could have met his great-grandpa Butcher, he was such an amazing man with the biggest heart in the world. He would have just laughed and laughed at Drew and had so much fun watching him take everything in on this ride. Miss you all the time, Grandpa Butcher!
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| CHEESE! |
Next we were off to ride Dumbo. Mommy mentioned to Grandma that maybe we could get him some popcorn in a little while. Grandma said "Oh, why wait - let me just get him some now"... So popcorn it was and we had a happy boy on our hands!
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| You want me to share with you? Uh, I don't think so mommy. |
This next ride was Drew's first ever roller-coaster, the Barnstormer! He made the height requirements by about 1/2 in so away we went, and WOW -- it was fast! Of course as we pulled up to get off Drew says "' gen' (again)... This little no fear kid loved it!
After several more rides in Fantasy Land and a nice nap in the stroller it was already 3pm and time for the parade! Grandma had a good eye and scored us a great spot for the parade. The bands started coming down first and Drew loved it! 'BOOM BOOM!' he said, imitating the drums.
Oh, and the day would not be complete without a Mickey Ice Cream bar!
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| Love you, Grandma! |
After the parade off for some more fun! Time to check out the Donald Duck 3-D movie! Drew loved wearing the glasses!
Our last stop of the day was to say good-bye to Mick-Mouse. I have a hysterical video of him having a conversation with Mickey and was also able to capture some great hugs.
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| 'Mickey hug Drew?' |
It was a great end to a great day!
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| Truly the Happiest Place on Earth! |
We were exhausted by the time we got to the car but was worth every minute of it! Such special memories were had with Grandma Lori and we even decided that this might have to be part of Drew's birthday celebration each year! What a lucky guy he is!
Love you Grandma Lori and thank you for coming to see us!
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