Thanksgiving 2012

Thanksgiving this year was wonderful and we really couldn’t have asked for better weather…low 70’s and sunny everyday.  We did a lot of swimming, eating, playing Wii and overall, just had some great family time.  The kids love going to Downtown Disney and, since it’s so close, we made a couple of trips there to ride the train and merry-go-round.  Jamie and I even went back there again on our date night to eat and walk around.  Hayden had an extra special day with Nana, Papa and Uncle Bryan, because they took him to the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. Bennet stayed home with Jamie and I and did a lot of swimming.  It was a wonderful break and the four of us have so much to be thankful for this year!

To jump, or not to jump, that is the question?

After the first one, jumping from the big ledge was his favorite!

Our little swimmer learning how to dive.

Thanks for the light sabor Uncle Bryan.

What Jamie and I do during naptime….eat leftovers pool side.

Bennet was very excited to see T-Rex at Downtown Disney.

   Watching the hot air balloon with Nana and Papa.

Gotta go on the choo-choo at DTD.

Uncle Bryan’s teaching Bennet the chugga…chugga move.

Hayden and Cinderella (it’s their new favorite movie).

Having a blast at the zoo with Nana, Papa and Uncle Bryan

Here’s Hayden feeding a giraffe. Nice photography Nana!

 

A Very Magical Day

The Monday after Thanksgiving we all went to Magic Kingdom and Epcot and had a blast.  This was an extra special day, because it was Bennet’s first time.  The boys did awesome and had a great time riding all of the rides and walking around.  We were quite surprised, because there were no major meltdowns or tantrums.  It was definitely a magical day and we can’t wait to go back at Christmas.

Uncle Bryan was definitely Hayden’s big buddy.

Bennet’s first ride was It’s a Small World and he was in heaven and pointed at everything.

The boys were really excited to ride Dumbo, especially Hayden.

The Barnstormer was Hayden’s first “roller coaster” ride and he had a great time.

It’s hard to see him, but look next to Uncle Bryan.  Hayden even has his hands up.

Jamie and Bennet on the Peter Pan ride.

Nana, Papa and Hayden on The Buzz Lightyear ride at Magic Kingdom.

Bennet loved the easy going ride, The People Mover.

The boys were too excited hearing the sea gulls say, “Mine, mine,” to smile for a picture.

How cute is Hayden with Tinkerbell?  He was so sweet and a little bashful.

 

Without a nap, at 5:30 Bennet was officially out.  He did such a good job!