A Merry Mickey Christmas

Last weekend Lawrence and I surprised the kids with a trip to Disney World.  I've always wanted to go to Disney at Christmas time, and I was able to convince Lawrence a few weeks ago that this would be the perfect time.  I planned it for the weekend after Thanksgiving, when the parks wouldn't be crowded yet everything would be decorated for Christmas.  The kids thought when they got up for school on Thursday morning that it was just any typical day...I left them three poems with clues to tell them that instead of going to school they were headed to Disney World!  John was of course over the moon...Sarah was a bit more reserved but after the shock wore off she was ready to go.  We stayed at the WorldQuest Resort right outside of the park and had three perfect days of rides, characters, shopping and fun.  Lawrence and I both agree it was one of the best family trips we've ever been on.  The weather was perfect - three straight days of seventy degree weather without a cloud in the sky.  We had one last surprise for them when we arrived back in Cincinnati on Sunday - tickets to the Bengals vs. Saints game!  What a shock to our systems - the weather in Cincinnati was 25 degrees and snowing!  We still had fun (until the third quarter when we couldn't take it anymore).  This was such an awesome way to kick off the holiday season.  I loved every minute.  

I bought us all these Disney shirts to wear, which John thought was awesome and Sarah thought was totally cheesy. :-)

Sarah and I in front of Cinderella's castle - so cool at Christmas!

Sarah and Lawrence snuggle during the parade.  We stayed for the 10:30 parade so we had front row seats!

The kids have a visit with Donald Duck

We went to Universal Studios on Friday.  Here are Lawrence and the kids in front of the Harry Potter ride.  It was so neat!

Sarah and I shop for our ears.

After the Aerosmith roller coaster in Hollywood Studios

Lawrence and the kids have a laugh with Stitch at Epcot

Lawrence and I enjoy a glass of wine in France at Epcot

At the Bengals game on Sunday - freeeeeeezing!!!!