When we left off, they had just called for boarding to begin for our flight. We had been sitting off to the side of the boarding gate, away from the windows. As we approached the line, I got a glimpse out the window. I saw what I swear was the tiniest airplane I had ever seen. I felt my heart skip a beat. It was the epitome of what you would call a "pond hopper". It looked like a little Cessna, or even a crop sprayer. I was mortified.
We finally were able to step on board the Little Tykes airplane. It had 16 seats. I swear.
16 SEATS. I could feel the bile beginning to bubble in my throat. Keep in mind, that I normally don't mind flying. It has never bothered me before. But there was just something about this toy airplane that I just didn't like. Not one little bit.
Emma was bouncing around in her seat and ready to go. She was happy, smiling and ready to be off to Mickey's House. I, on the other hand, was in my seat with my eyes closed...saying my prayers.
The plane began to taxi out to the runway. It was still pitch black outside, and all you could see around you were the lights of the runways and the lit up wavy thingys of the workers outside. Emma had a window seat, and as we were leaving she had her face pressed up on the glass. (At least I think it was glass...It might have been plastic for all I know.) One of the workers outside pointed to her and then waved really big. I looked over at my husband and said "Look...I think he's telling us good-bye. As in hasta lavista baby. You no be here no more." We began to pick up speed. As we lifted up into the sky, I could feel my heart race again, and I gripped the arm rests so tightly that my knuckles were white.
The flight only lasted about 40 minutes, but to me it seemed like an eternity. We had finally reached our destination. Memphis, TN...here we are!!! We had 1 hour to change planes, and then we would be off to our final desitination. ORLANDO BABY!!!
Because of my experience on the previous flight, I was seriously dreading boarding another plane. I was so relieved when I saw the new plane we would be boarding. It was GI-NORMOUS. We boarded, and had great seats. We sat right behind the curtains to first class. So lots of leg room.
We settled in for our flight, which was alot less bumpy and a lot more enjoyable for me. Before we knew it, we were there! We had finally arrived in Orlando! We could immediately tell a difference in weather. It was MUCH warmer there than it had been in Kentucky when we left that morning. We made our way from our gate to the wannabe monorail, and off we went!
We were almost running through the airport toward the Magical Express. We were so ready to be there! When we finally got there, we were happy to see that no one was in line. We were ushered to the Port Orleans French Quarter bus by two smiling CM's. Our vacation had officially began!
We settled into our seats and I (once again) felt myself get emotional when the video started. (You will begin to see a trend here...my emotions seemed to get the best of me throughout this whole trip.) I wiped little tears from my eyes every time I heard Emma giggle at the cartoons, and ooh and aah at the castle and the characters on the screen.
The excitement bore down on me once again, as we headed under the archway. We had finally made it!!! HELLO WORLD!!!!!
Coming Soon: "Our Home Away from Home, and The Best Sandwich I've Ever Eaten"
He is my Prince Charming in every way shape and form. He was also very instrumental in this trip and helped Emma and I with every aspect of planning. He, too, is a Disney nut. Well, not so much before the trip. But since we got home? Yeah...he's itching to go back just as much as Emma and I are. This was his third Disney trip. He went with me, my parents and his parents back in 1999 for my high school graduation trip, and then went again during the fall of 1999 with PGA golfer Kenny Perry for a golf tournament.
In a little more than an hour and a half, we would be leaving for DISNEY WORLD!!! 
