Wow! CSR is one beautiful resort! I've never stayed there or even visited, but I'm definitely going to have to, at least, check it out next trip.
Great update! A good nap is just the thing to prepare for an evening at MK. Can't wait to hear about the evening.
It really is a very pretty resort! Everywhere you look is palm trees, the beautiful lake, and flowers. We really loved it.
The afternoon break was very nice! It felt good to re-charge.
I am so glad that you enjoyed your rope-drop-then-afternoon-break-day!!
I think I was one of the people telling you to go for it because it really is worth the effort!
CSR really is very beautiful. Thanks for the many pictures!
Thanks for the update, it sounds like you are really busy with your new life. That's wonderful, it shows that you love what you are doing. I had a look at your blog, I am fascinated by the American culture of coupons, we really don't have them that much...
I loved your post about the arch! It is such a great story for kids. In Germany we have a tradition of wooden toys which are animal figures in pairs to go on an arch. It was in some areas supposed to be the only toy acceptable to play with on Sundays in the 19th century.
It was definitely worth the effort of getting up early and out the door, I'm really glad we did it. I would actually prefer if we toured this way in the future too! We usually let Henry be our alarm, and he wakes up anywhere between 6 am and 8:30 am...
So....we'll see!
I had no idea Germany doesn't do coupons!! That is pretty surprising! I wonder if other countries do them too, or if we are just the weird ones.
That is very interesting about ark being the only acceptable toy in the 19th century!! Wow, I cannot even imagine being the Mom of a 2 year old and finding some possible way to get him to only play with 1 toy the entire day...!!!!!
It's been fun trying to figure out ways to teach Henry things I want him to learn. We have been working on letters too...so far he knows T O and A. He gets antsy and distracted quickly, so the lessons are short!
It sounds really nice to just stop and enjoy your surroundings. I wish DH would let me do that!
Henry looks like he was having a ball in the big pool with Joe! That picture of him on the lounge chair just made me grin from ear to ear!
That's funny that your DH is the commando one! Joe always feels like we don't get enough 'down time'. But this past trip he actually rushed me a few times!
Henry really loved the pool time with Joe. It was fun to stand by and watch them and listen to his laughs.
Ha! I'm sure there were many people ready to give me the "worst Mommy in the World" award when I forced my crying 10 year old onto RnRC - but guess what?? He loved it just like I knew he would! He ran around and got right back in line to ride it again - I was wishing all of those people in line that were giving me dirty looks had been there to see that.....
From what I understand they aren't taking it away at all, just re-theming it to go along with Dumbo.
Beautiful pictures of CSR! I too love the one of Henry on the chair, he's just so stinkin' cute!
That's funny about your 10 year old! That's awful that people were giving you dirty looks about it!! All well, you'll never see them again, right?
That is GREAT to hear about Barnstormer! I'm so glad they are just re-theming it. I haven't looked much into all that yet, I'm so far behind on my Disney news.
Beautiful update!
I have walked around a pretty good portion of Coronado Springs, and it is indeed so very pretty. I'm glad you resisted the urge to be in a hurry and were able to enjoy the flowers, the water, the pretty architecture, etc. I have a picture of that hammock, too, somewhere.
This is November, which touches December. It still seems a good little bit away, but in terms of how many more paychecks I'll get between now and trip time, it seems all too fast!
Henry behind bars makes me guess you did make it to Magic Kingdom just fine.
I am really glad we took time to get back to the room too. It is a quick walk, but there was so much to see!
It does seem WAY to fast, and WAY too few paychecks.
Or at least the paychecks just aren't large enough...
Yep, I figured at least a couple people would recognize that update title!
Love seeing CSR again. We never even stepped foot in the baby pool.... Luke would sure love it now. I thought the pool food was yummy too.... and the grounds were beautiful!
I really enjoy afternoon breaks too!
Isn't CSR so pretty? Just gazing at the pictures today on this cold winter day made me long to be there! Ahhhh! I'm glad Kidani is just around the corner!!
I really enjoyed this afternoon break too! Our current touring plans for December call for one everyday, while the parks are their busiest. It will be interesting burning the candle at both ends, I'm going to be pooped! But, we'll have a blast I'm sure!
Great update Brook! Loved the photos! Im so glad you enjoyed a nice relaxing afternoon at the resort. Looks like Henry was having a blast swimming. I hear you on the sharing lessons. Weve had a few of those ourselves! Cant wait to read more!
The Cars were just too cool - every kid wanted them! I made Henry share, and the other parents were good about it-they would let their child play for a while, then bring it back. It all worked out pretty well!
It was a great afternoon break! I just liked lounging around and doing nothing for a bit in the hottest part of the day.
And yes, I agree. A permanent resident of that hammock would be a GREAT place to live! Nice grass there too. 
mid afternoon breaks! They really make it feel more like a vacation and not rushing all over the place. 
But, I'm soooo excited!!! 
