The "12 Days Of Disney" trip report

[mchelle77]

In spirit of the holidays heading our way, I've decided to do a quick little Xmas-y intro for my report:

The 12 Days of Disney

12 - days long our vacation was SUPPOSED to be
11 - Food & Wine Festival booths visited
10 - total minutes of "The Spirit of Aloha" luau show I actually enjoyed
9 - table service reservations
8 - full days in Orlando, all rain-free!
7 - lbs I gained on my trip
6 - combined times riding the Rock & Roller Coaster
5 - Disney Princesses met (I don't include Belle because she wasn't BORN a princess!)
4 - parks visited
3 - trips to the hotel pool bar
2 - days of resting
1 - long-@ss car ride home.

From my pre-trip report:
My DH (Russ, 35) and I (Michelle, 32) have been to Disney three other times together (and he went once when he was about 8). The last time was our honeymoon in June of 2003. WAY too long! When our DD4 (Talia) was born, we said we'd take her when she was 5, which isn't until February. I lost my job in May and we decided to move the trip up, since we had already saved the money for the trip. We are driving down from NH and staying at ASMo for 8 nights. One overnight stop on the way down, two overnight stops on the way home.

Pics:

Talia

Me and Russ

Table service restaurants we ate at - all were dinner unless noted (disclaimer - not all posts have great pics OR lots of comments .. just making it easier to find what I DID post about each place):
1900 Park Fare
Akershus
Tony's Town Square - no pics, but comment in post #25
Chef Mickey's
Yak & Yeti's
Spirit of Aloha luau
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Hollywood & Vine (lunch)
Sci-Fi

Counter service:
Earl of Sandwich
Pinocchio's Village Haus - no pics
Columbia Harbor House - no pics
Flame Tree BBQ
Grand Floridian Tea Room
Planet Hollywood (just got an app to share with Talia)

And countless Food & Wine Festival kiosks .. those are spread out throughout this page and next, I think!

OK, off to prep pics and post day 1!

 

[mchelle77]

So here goes:

Friday, Oct. 30 - We gassed up the car and got the bulk of our packing done. Talia "helped" but it slowed us down. We let her videotape for a bit so we could get things done.

Talia's Mickey car bank we used to save our spending money in

What we had to pack into our car, not including the three PEOPLE!

Saturday, Oct. 31 - Halloween. Talia hadn't been feeling good for a few days, so we were hoping she'd be feeling better by the time we left. On Halloween she was feeling better, but still not 100%, so we decided to limit her trick-or-treating to just our immediate area.

She was out for about an hour (glad it was about 70 degrees here that day!) She got to see Nana (my MIL) and her best friend, who lives across the street. We asked her parents to keep an eye on the house just in case, and they said it wasn't a problem. We gave out the rest of our candy and then Russ went to grab something to eat since he and I hadn't really eaten anything (I declined anything - I was too wound up to be able to eat!) After the candy was gone, I got Talia ready for bed and we were ALL in bed at 830pm that night. Alarm was set for 3am. I tossed and turned a lot that night, I think I woke two or three times.

Sunday, Nov. 1 - The alarm went off at 3am as scheduled and we were right up. Russ and I got "dressed" (we had all slept in what we were wearing in the car so we really just had to brush teeth and get sweatshirts and shoes on) Waited until the last minute to get Talia up. Stopped at the gas station at the corner to get coffee at Dunkin Donuts and Russ a "5 Hour Energy" drink. When I got in the car, Russ told me to check the visor - he had given me a Mickey Mouse "thank you" card and wrote a note about how much he appreciated me doing all of the work on our trip, and put a $100 bill in it, to do whatever I wanted with on the trip, in addition to the spending money we had saved. I thought we had had enough saved for our trip to do everything I wanted, so I had NO clue what to do with it! Ha ha. But I appreciated it (and definitely spent it!)

Trying to sleep

Our plan was to switch off driving after hitting D.C., and drive until we were exhausted, probably around 8-10pm that night. We got on the hightway at 350am and saw that the GPS had us arriving in WDW at 11:52pm if we drove straight through. This was motivating to Russ ... he immediately said he thought we had a chance of making it there. Our first stop was in Jersey at 830am. We hit South Carolina just before 6pm.

Talia was doing fine in the car

That's when I called ASMovies to see if they had availability that night. They couldn't "add" to our package, but could do a "room only" rate of $77. We told the reservationist we'd call back. We knew it would be about 4 hours away from Savannah, and Russ wanted to see how he felt by then (he still hadn't let me take over driving at this point!). I think it was around 930pm when we got to Jacksonville, so we knew we'd get to WDW by 1130pm. We decided to go for it, and called back to book the room.

Got to ASMo at about 1130pm, give or take. Russ and Talia walked through the lobby while I got our stuff at the desk. Check in was no problem (especially not at that hour!) I was told that since it was a separate reservation, I'd have to check out and back in the next day at any time, because the dining credits were attached to the second res. We wouldn't have to switch rooms, though, so that was good. Got Talia's "First Visit" button, our folder with the info in it and we were on our way. Talia LOVED the look of the Fantasia pool, and the bar was still packed at 1130pm. The gift shop was just closing, so we couldn't peek in there yet. Went to the room (we were "stuck in the Ducks", as another Dis board poster had put it) Third floor, outer corner, overlooking the parking lot. ASMusic was just across the street from where we were. We brought only a few things inside and Talia crashed. Russ followed soon after. I had a bit of anxiety - as much as I LOVE being there, I always get a small bit of it on the first day or two. That surreal feeling, the planning is over, being so far from home, etc. I think it was around 1230am when I finally went to sleep.

 

[stich626]

This sounds good! Yey for getting there early!

 

[summerlady]

I'm in...can't wait for more!

 

[heaven2dc]

What a long first day you had! Kudos to your hubby for being such a trooper to keep driving (and of course to you too!) Can't wait to hear all about Day 1 at the parks!

 

[crgfsu1]

Great start so far - cant wait for more!

Cathy

 

[CoP Luv]

Kudos to you for driving so long. I don't think I would have been able to do it! Glad you made it there safely!

 

[mickeystoontown]

What a cute family you guys are! I look forward to reading all about your Disney adventures.

 

[mchelle77]

AGAIN (as with my PTR) I forgot to sub to my own thread. Thanks for everyone who's stopped in so far!

Monday, Nov. 2 - None of us could really sleep. I woke and looked around the room. I've got to admit, I was a TINY bit disappointed in it. I had heard that ASMo wasn't renovated yet, so my expectations weren't really high, but it didn't even meet them. The lobby building and surrounding areas were nice, it was just the room. Faded carpet, no water pressure, tiny counter around the sink. Two full sized beds, not queens (which I thought they'd be). Oh well, live and learn. The "getting ready" area is too small for a family of 3, in my opinion. We'll go for a moderate next time, like we had planned originally for this trip.

Anyway, we all got dressed and while Russ finished up, Talia and I walked over to Cinema Hall. We passed the Goofy Pool, which was cute, and the Dalmations buildings.

At CInema Hall, I had to check out and back in, so I had Talia sit at the TV and watch whatever was on (I think it was Mickey Mouse Clubhouse?). I was about, I don't know, 75 feet from the area (TV with two rows of theater-style seats and a wrought-iron fence around most of it) and I wasn't sure about letting her go off by herself (she IS only 4!!) but I let her. She went running right over, sat next to a BOY and was chatting with him. That was the first time I cried on the trip. My little chicky off by herself, making friends. With boys. Ha.

By that time Russ was there, so we all went to get breakfast. All my planning and researching, I realized that I never clued my husband in on how things work. Ha ha. So after I got a breakfast platter for Talia and I to share (a plate with scrambled eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, a sausage, a mini Mickey waffle, a biscuit and home fries - you see why I shared it) Russ went off to get his. Poor guy had no clue what he was doing. Didn't know what he could get. He came back over and said "You've gotta tell me what the hell I'm doing!" Ha ha ha .. I gave him a quick rundown and off he went again.

Posting ...

 

[mchelle77]

Continued ...

We all ate breakfast and then took a ride around the WDW property, like we usually do when we first get there. We ended up parking at Port Orleans (Riverside) and boarding the boat to Downtown Disney. Make no mistake, we WILL be staying there next trip! Our original plan was to stay at PO French Quarter, but after seeing Riverside, we both agreed we loved it.

French Quarter

Tree houses

Got to DD and walked around a bit. I had originally planned on doing the Characters in Flight balloon, but when I saw how frickin high it was, I chickened out. The picture on the WDW site is a bit misleading!

Went into the store where Talia could make her own ears. She picked out a few doozy items!

Went to the Xmas shop and bought an advent calendar and a personalized Xmas ornament, shipped them back to our resort (LOVE that part about staying onsite!!) Took pics outside with the Xmas scene - we had planned on using it for this year's Xmas card, but aren't sure we like how they came out.

Went to Mickey's Mart and I bought a clip thing that holds your cards and clips to your belt or pocket ... they called it a fast pass organizer, but I put my and Talia's "key to the world" cards, my 2 credit cards, license AND FPs in it. Russ bought a lanyard with a key holder on it for his KTTW card and license in. I can't remember what other stores we looked in ... but we went to Earl of Sandwich for lunch. And OH.My.GAWD those are some good sandwiches!! I got the ham and swiss, Russ got the Italian and Talia got the turkey. We all tried each others and they were ALL good. By far the best lunch we had the whole trip. Russ got a pudding for dessert, Talia got a yogurt parfait and I got a giant cupcake to save for later. I was too stuffed to eat it then, so I put it in my bag.

Walked around some more, looked in the World of Disney store, the boutique, the T-Rex restaurant.

When we got back from DD, I had to get a new parking pass (they never gave me a new one when I re-checked in) and then we drove to ASSports to get the fridge from the swap I was in. Bell services offered to take it over, so I took them up on that. We went back to the room and changed for the pool. BS got there with the fridge and I tipped him $5. Plugged that in, threw half a case of water in, and off to the pool we went.

Stayed about an hour and then back to the room for a nap. After the nap we all got up and dressed for dinner at the Grand Floridian (1900 Park Fare, Cinderella's dinner). We didn't do the boutique that day, so I just put Talia in her Cinderella dress, her silver shoes and did her hair. I even let her wear some blue eye shadow.

(Saw a bunny outside of our room downstairs. That bunny was there EVERY night we walked by!)

We drove over (another perk to staying on site - parking everywhere is free!) and valeted the car (THAT part wasn't free!) The GF is a beautiful hotel, and Russ's cousin always stays there. I saw why. It's a bit too formal feeling for me, but it's very pretty.

We checked in to 1900 (our rez was for 8pm .. yuck) and they said they were running late. They let us take our pic then, though - they usually have you wait until you're called, but I guess they were trying to lessen the crowd of people waiting? After that, we wandered around the gigantic lobby. Russ and Talia wanted to go up the elevator, so I went into one of the stores. Saw a bunch of cute purses, but none that I wanted too badly. They came back down and Talia sat with some little girls watching a cartoon, so I went to the 2nd floor to Mizner's Lounge to see about getting us a couple of drinks (which I was happy to find out I could take back to the lobby with me) but the waitress irritated me (there were four 30-something year old guys at the bar that she was busy chatting with, ignored me while I stood there for 10 minutes with a $100 poking out of my fist and kept chatting away, so I walked out, pissed off and empty-handed. It wasn't crowded - maybe 8 seats at the entire bar? And those guys were the only people at it) Met back up in the lobby with Russ and Talia, and the piano player started up a song. Russ and Talia danced to it (so cute, her in her Cinderella dress). After that our pager went off so we went in. By this time it was close to 830pm.

Drisella was the first character we saw (before we even saw our waiter) and she was a RIOT! She made that dinner, for me at least. She was SO in character. Asked Talia who made her dress like that (Talia answered "Cinderella" and Drisella claimed that she was too bossy, Talia shouldn't have to dress that way. She got huffy that Cinderella had her own page in Talia's autograph book I had made her, and that she had to sign a blank page. (Sorry, Drisella!)

After she left our waiter came and took drink orders. I got an Eco-Tini, which came with a wooden bead bracelet, and said percentage of the proceeds of the drink went to something having to do with the environment (I admit, I did not read closely, I just wanted the drink. HA HA. The bracelet is cute, though.)

Russ just got a beer and Talia only wanted a chocolate milk. The meal was a buffet, and I wasn't all that crazy about any of the food. It wasn't BAD, just OK.

And this is when our camera battery died. Doh. We have cell phone pics, and video, but that's it.

While eating, Prince Charming came over and was SO sweet to Talia. Got down on one knee, called her "Princess" (as did everyone else in the World) and kissed her hand. She bowed to him. He talked to her for a good amount of time. Cinderella came over as well and made a big deal of Talia's dress. Insisted on posing for pictures with her and then went off to dance with the prince. It was then that I remembered that I had ordered the slipper dessert and forgot to let them know at check-in. Ran to let my waiter know and he went to take care of it. While Cinderella and the prince were dancing, Drisella started dancing herself near our table and Talia got a HUGE kick out of that. Laughing hysterically over it. Talia's slipper dessert came over and the kids at the next table were ogling it. At that time, Lady Tremaine came over and Drisella came back. Lady Tremaine asked Talia why she was eating a shoe. Then she, too, asked Talia who made her dress like that. Drisella said "It was all Cinderella. OH! And look what else" and flipped through the autograph book. Lady Tremaine didn't like that - "Oh look ... rodents get their own page .. forest creatures ..." Talia said she was crazy and Lady Tremaine asked who raised her. Ha. Anastasia came by after that and she was more mellow than the rest. Not bad, just not over-the-top like Drisella and Lady Tremaine. Talia said Drisella was fresh (our word for being a brat or mean) and Anastasia said "When you say fresh, do you mean like a loaf of bread?"

It was a cute dinner, glad Talia got to meet all of them. But it was LOUD. It was hot. Crowded. Hard to be sure she met all of the characters (we stayed longer than planned because Anastasia hadn't come over.) Our digital camera battery had died midway through the meal, so we had to resort to taking pics with our phones. Left there around 940pm and passed RIGHT out.

Next up ... Epcot, Food & Wine, and the princess dinner at Akershus in Norway.

 

[Nutz4Dsny]

Looking forward to reading more!!!

 

[Disneychix]

You have the sweetest DH in the world! That card alone would have made me cry, add in the $100 and it'd put me in hysterics!

Your family is very cute! Can't wait for more!

 

[mchelle77]

I'm almost done typing up day 2 (Epcot) but I've had to do laundry and clean - the ILs are coming over tomorrow. Plus I've had a lot of trouble uploading my pics (over 2,000). They're all uploaded, just waiting for my report!

Later tonight I should have day 2 up. I'll start on day 3 right after that, but I can't promise it'll be up tonight!

 

[mchelle77]

Tuesday, November 3 - EPCOT DAY! Extra Magic AM Hours.

I was VERY excited about this day. We'd get to try a new ride (Soarin' - and Russ was doing Mission: Space) and visit the Food & Wine Festival. I was SO excited about that that I had researched and read and made notes. I had maps of the countries, maps of the booths, lists of which booths had what food and drinks, lists of what we wanted to try, etc. The good thing is that we tried most of what we had planned. The bad was that it caused us to not really "take in" the countries and what they had to offer, and that stunk bceause it's one of our favorite parts of WDW. Next visit, as much as we loved F&WF, we'll plan to go when it's not there.

We had set our alarm to make rope drop (usually 9am, but 8am this particular morning for resort guests) and got to the gates when everyone was walking in. So I guess technically we made it.

I went to get a stroller - I did a "length of stay" rental, which allowed us to get the tickets for each of the 5 days we'd need it, get a slight discount, and be able to skip the lines each day and just get the ticket stamped.

After going through the gates to get our bag checked and enter, Russ gave me his key and went off to do Mission: Space. I thought I might do it, but after reading more about it decided against it. I get claustrophobic and didn't want to chance freaking out on our first day. So Talia and I got the stroller and then went to get FPs for Soarin'. Stopped at a bathroom and got a F&WF map (because I really needed another map. Ha.) and then met Russ at Test Track. He had planned on doing the "wimpy" version of Mission: Space, since he's relatively new at doing rides, but went for the intense version and loved it. We all went on Test Track - Talia's first Disney ride, and her first "grown up" ride. She's been on kid rides at local places but this was going to test her. She LOVED it. Wanted to ride it again immediately.

We got FPs to ride again later. The cast member at the gift shop heard us talking about it being Talia's first Disney ride and gave her another button (she had the "My First Visit" one on, so she gave her an "I'm Celebrating" one) We left there with the intention of going to The Seas with Nemo, and then Turtle Talk with Crush.

Well, that would have to wait because as we passed a window to our left, Russ saw Goofy. We backed up and saw Donald. Back more and saw Mickey! We happened to be walking past a character greet with all five main characters. We parked the stroller and went in, only had about a 10 minute wait.

We leave and THEN we see the sign.

From there we did The Seas with Nemo. Cute update to a ride that was just OK when we last were on it.

After that we went to Turtle Talk. We had a few minutes to wait, and did some of the stuff in the waiting area (saw the stingrays - one was flirting with me, I KNOW it)

"I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine and he shall be my Squishy"

"My" stingray.

Did the trivia game. Then we were called in. VERY cute. All the kids in there seemed to like it, Russ and I LOVED it. Very cute show, took Russ by surprise (I knew how it worked but didn't tell him anything about it) He stills laughs when he thinks of some of the stuff in regards to that show. I recommend it to anyone, even without kids!

After that it was the time I had been waiting months for. Festival time!

Continued ..

 

[mchelle77]

I was starving, so it was perfect. First stop - Athens, Greece. Russ got the chicken souvlaki with tzatziki. He offered me a bite, but I declined - Ireland was next, and I was salivating for it.

At Cork, Ireland, I got the Lobster & Scallop Fisherman's Pie, with a backup of the "Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Ganache. Fisherman's Pie was OK. Not bad, but not necessarily something I'd need to try again. The cake, however, was good. And I don't even really like care for cake. I stopped myself from getting beer because I knew the next stop had two drinks I wanted to try.

Paris, France. This was where I swore I was going to try escargot. And I did. And I still don't know what to say about it. It wasn't bad at all. It was tasty. Garlic bread with something in it that was the consistancy of mushrooms. But the IDEA that I was eating SLUGS prevented me from finishing them. I ate two out of three. Not bad. Talia even tried part of it (the bread top - no escargot on it). I also got the chocolate milk creme brulee ... wow, that stuff put the Bailey's lava cake to shame, in my opinion. I could have made a three-tiered wedding cake out of that and eaten the entire thing myself without a break.

While still in France, I got a Grey Goose Lemonade Slush for Russ, and a Grand Marnier Orange Slush for me. I liked the Grey Goose better, which surprised me, and asked Russ to trade. He did. Merci beaucoup.

The Brewers Collection was next. I had been REALLY looking forward to getting the beer passport, but I had to pass on it for several reasons - one, I didn't think I could get down four beers. And two, I didn't have the time to attempt it. Russ had no interest in beers (I asked him to share and help me down them) So we moved on.

Next stop, Morocco. Russ got a Beef Kefka Pita Pocket. I passed on sampling it. Too full from the booze. We happened to see Aladdin and Jasmine posing for pics, so we stopped there and got autographs and pics. Aladdin is my favorite Disney movie, so I jumped in one, too. Russ said I had a big, dorky grin on my face.

Japan was next. We'd be there a while. Russ grabbed a plate of something - California Rolls? Tuna rolls? Can't remember. I was off in the Mitsukoshi Department Store to pick my pearl! I paid, got my ticket and was called immediately. I got a 6.75 mm pearl and got all the hoopla that went with it (drum banging, showing off to onlookers, etc). I thought I was set on getting a ring, but then I saw a drop pendant setting and knew I had a silver chain at home with nothing on it, so I got that. I love it and can't wait to wear it.

We took a break and talked to my MIL, then watched the drummers for a while until Miyuki the candy artist came out. Russ doesn't remember seeing her ever before, but I know we saw her on one of our trips. I remember seeing her make the owl and cutting the candy, and how the wings just popped up. I don't remember the history about her (something like there are only 15 people in the world trained to do this, and she's the only female.) We watched three of them and moved on to Hops and Barley.

Russ got a lobster roll. Eh. Coming from New England where you can get a decent lobster roll almost anywhere, these weren't good. Really plain. And tiny, for $7. I got a giant Sam Adams. I really wanted that souvenier glass.

Continued ..

 

[mchelle77]

We stopped to do the show in America. In Italy we watched one of the performers and Talia and I went to the Kidcot Fun Stops while Russ went into the store to get a coffee mug and some candy for all of us to have later that night.

Russ insists that I got another beer in Germany, but I think he's mistaken. We did get Spaetzle Gratin with Ham and Cheese, and a Nuernberger Sausage on a Pretzel Roll (both were just OK).

At Cape Town, South Africa we got a Seared Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Puree and Mango bbq sauce. It was pretty good, although I never had a chance to try the sweet potato because Russ downed it.

Talia bought her first souvenier of the trip, at the African Outpost - one of those little hand drums (a la Karate Kid part 2) that have the wooden beads hanging on each side by strings that beat the drum when you spin it. That occupied her for a bit.

I got a Happy Lychee drink in China and it took a while to drink it. Not my cup of tea. It had like an apple or pear flavor to it. I like my alcohol to taste more like alcohol, and this didn't.

In Poland we shared a Keilbasa and Potato peirogie, which was good. We ended our culinary attack with Mexico - Russ got the Quesadilla con Chorizo and I got the Mousse de Pina Colada - another great dessert choice. I shared with Talia, even though I REALLY didn't want to!!!

After that we waddled back to Future World to use our FPs and ride Test Track again. At that time my feet started REALLY hurting me. I had worn my Nike thick-soled flip flops (where I wear EVERYwhere ... I walk all the time in them and they've never given me a problem until that day) So my waddle was increased. I wanted to go rent a scooter! Ha.

We took a short break on a nearby bench after that. Talia came as close to a meltdown as I've ever seen. Honestly, she's never thrown a full-out tantrum. She's not a bad kid at all, never had the terrible twos. But we pushed her a little too much this first day, now that I look back on it. Halloween, then 19+ hours in a car, then up early and at a park by 8am .. now it was pushing 630pm and we still had dinner reservations. But it was a short-lived, minor issue with being tired and overstimulated. Took about 15 minutes to get her back to her cheerful, go-with-the-flow self.

We went back to World Showcase after that and checked in for the Princess Storybook dinner at Akershus in Norway. We stopped in a bathroom so Talia could change into her Belle dress and checked in, only to be told they, too, were running late. TONS of people trying to walk up and being told it was at least an hour wait.

Our name was called and we went in to the photo area, where Talia had her pic taken with Belle. Belle was sweet, calling Talia "my twin".

We were seated and had drink orders taken (I got the Stavanger - "A refreshing frozen blend of Raspberry, Vodka, and Linie Aquavit" - it was REALLY good.) We got Talia the "Princess Punch" with the glowing Tink. She hated the drink, but loved the glow Tink. Russ got a beer.

No, I'm not drunk in this picture

I wasn't too impressed with the food - the cold buffet of apps were odd. Cold cuts and "salads". I kind of picked (but did try the tuna, a new thing for me, and liked that) My meal was the Kjottkake .. kinda like salisbury steak, but tougher. A little icky. I had imagined a meatball texture. I don't remember what Russ got, but Talia got the Mickey raviolis.

In addition to Belle, we saw Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel and Snow White. The photog came by to give us our pictures (I'm glad they were included with the dinner .. I wish all of the restaurants would do that!)

After dinner we went and sat at the waterside tables in Mexico, but didn't have the greatest view (we had one of the poles in our way. Not TOO bad, but not a perfect view). I grabbed a beer for Russ and a margarita for me and we sat waiting. We had grabbed the table around 815pm, so we had a while to wait (Illuminations started at 9pm). I was getting cold so I went to one of the stores to see if I could find a sweatshirt or something, but I didn't like any of them enough to pay $50+ for one. I was prepared to, but wanted to make sure I'd use it in "real life", not just in WDW. None of them met my approval, so I threw Talia's tiny sweater over my arms.

After Illuminations we took our time walking out. It was CROWDED with everyone trying to leave at once. When we got to the front, Russ went in to find our location for the Leave A Legacy we did on our honeymoon (we had bought two plates, one with our pic and one with our names and date of visit, that it was our honeymoon, etc) He took pics of that and then we left.

Continued ...

 

[mchelle77]

It was close to 10pm by the time we got back to the hotel. Mousekeeping had been there and arranged Talia's stuffed Minnie and Mickey, her Bolt dog and her favorite doll Rosie while we were out - they had turned the TV on to the Disney Channel to make it look like they were all watching TV while we were gone for the day. They hung her ears above her bed and they also hung Talia's Cinderella dress in the window for anyone walking by to see. (Don't mind naked Rosie, we forgot her dress before we left)

OK, that's it for the night. My eyes are barely staying open!

 

[brittanyherndon]

your daughter is so beatful how old is she

 

[misskate]

What a beautiful little princess Talia is! I'm joining in for sure.

The way Mousekeeping arranged your room is adorable. Love the dress in the window!

I liked your F&W Report. I think you hit all the good stuff! Can't wait to read more.

 

[mchelle77]

Thank you both Talia is 4, although she's VERY tall for her age. She'll be 5 in February. She can probably pass for a 6 or 7 year old!