Disney, Round 3

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, we flew to Orlando. Rob has a conference there every year, and what better time than Christmas to go! If this doesn't get you in the Holiday Spirit, nothing will! This year, my mother-in-law went with us. Rob and I were a little nervous about the trip as we all stayed in the same room, and Braeden has hit the 'terrible 2's'. Even though he really IS a good kid, he still has his moments.
First stop...Cinderella's castle! We made reservations to have dinner with the Fairy GodMother and the mice. We got our picture taken with Cinderella.

We all had a great time! We spent all day Sunday at the Animal Kingdom. And, the next days, we went to the Magic Kingdom (3 total times), Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. Braeden had a blast seeing all the parades, characters, fireworks, and the rides-Dumbo, Magic Carpet Ride, tea cups, It's a Small World, and Pooh.

Again, I took over 350 pics, so here are just a few.

























Happy Holidays!
**Alana**

Jamaica Mon

Braeden's God Parents united as one in Jamaica. We were down there for 7 nights, 8 days at the Beaches Resort in Negril. They are partnered with Sesame Street. The whole resort is geared towards children. Everyday, we would see or hang out with some or all of the characters. Braeden was in heaven!

We met this little girl and her mom on the beach. The two were instantly attached. They walked down the beach together and Braeden shared his character toys with her. It was the sweetest thing, ...and I didn't have my camera! Darn it!

Is this not the most precious picture ever?




We bought Braeden these character toys that they had in the gift shop. He carried them around everywhere, everyday. He LOVED them! This pic was in our room.

The night before the wedding, all the guests went to the Rock House restaurant for dinner. It was a beautiful setting and alot of fun!




Beaches offers some pretty fun excusions. We took a ride on a glass bottom boat to see some fish. This was his first boat ride.


He enjoyed it, as you can tell.:)

Beaches has a free nursery/babysitting program with certified professionals. We were not planning on using the service, but after talking to some of the parents that were on the resort and meeting the staff, we were okay with it. We didn't use it but once or twice, but that gave Rob and I an opportunity to snorkle. It was a good time!

One of the guys that drove the boat caught a blowfish, and I got to hold him!

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY!

This is a day we will never forget. Braeden, you have blessed our lives with so much happiness I can not even explain. We love you with all we have. You make us so proud and keep us laughing daily.
In the morning, we went over to their sister property, another Beaches resort. It was bigger with a lazy river (which he loved!), and slides.





This night, Beaches had a Sesame Street Parade with a marching band. It was PERFECT for his birthday!


We took a Catamaran ride out in the ocean. This boat was amazing! It seemed as if everyone was getting sea sick, but us! It was fun!





I took over 350 photos, and these are just some of my favorites. It was such a wonderful trip, with no cell phones, no internet; just paradise!

**Alana