Happy Halloween...

From Batman, The Cow, and
the rest of the Earnst Crew!

Pumpkin Patch

I took my buds to the John Wesley Pumpkin Patch this afternoon after naps for some photo ops. Couldn't quite catch a smile, but what's new with that!

Smiles or not, aren't they cute?!?!

And we came away with a right nice "punkin" to carve up this weekend.

MANNING
2010

HENRY
2007

Remember these?

Hollywood Studios Day 2 - 10/24/10

Mickey's Fantasia Hat


After a good night sleep, we headed over to Disney's Hollywood Studios for Day 2 and it did not disappoint! We saw lots of characters, rode a couple of cool movie rides, and the event of the weekend was Henry's Jedi Training Session (Star Wars).

Just before entering the park

Goofy and Pluto
(meeting the characters and having them sign his autograph book was one Henry's favorite things to do over the weekend.)

Yummy Italian lunch at Mama Melrose

He LOVED the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Playground
(he saw this movie a few months ago and loved it)

The Block Party Bash was one of my favorite things. We just stumbled upon it mid-day and it was such a "pick-me-up". They had the Toy Story Characters, Monsters Inc. Characters, and tons of FUN dancers with music like Lionel Richie's Celebrate blaring. So fun!

Waving at Woody!

Just before Henry went into Jedi Training

Brad and Henry waited in line for 2 hours just to sign up for the 4 o'clock show.

And I came to hang out a couple of times to keep them company.

When the time finally came, we realized that it was for children ages 4-10. Henry is 3.5. Yikes! We didn't lie, but we didn't offer the truth of Henry's age. But, the TRUTH always comes out.

He was clearly the youngest up there and the hilarious trainer asked him, "Young Jedi, how old are you?" And Henry held up his little fingers and said "THREE". The trainer smiled and said, "So your parents LIED to get you in here?!?!" The audience roared with laughter and we almost DIED!!! They didn't mind and our little boy ended up being the star of the show.

Darth Vader

Brad, Doug, and I rode the Tower of Terror. So fun!!!

And after a long day, we all headed back to our condo. We stayed at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa on Disney property and it was fabulous! I highly recommend it. We ate dinner at the hotel and chilled in the pool and hot tub for a while. I could get used to living like that!

This weekend was such a treat for all of us and we can't thank Mimi and Pops enough for such a magical time!!!

Magic Kingdom Day 1 - 10/23/10

Waiting anxiously for the park to open

The Gate

First shot as we entered the gate

Breakfast at the Crystal Palace
(Winnie the Poo and Friends Character Meal)

*Brad, Henry and I had breakfast alone here shortly after learning that Frankie potentially had a detached retina. We thought she was going to be headed back to Charleston to see her Dr. here, but instead saw someone in Orlando who then cleared her from this diagnosis. She does have some sort of detached/floater issue, but thank goodness it isn't a big deal and they were able to meet us just before lunch. We were so SAD that morning thinking that they wouldn't be with us, but it all turned out good in the end!

Jungle Cruise in Adventureland

Pirate Goofy just after we got off Pirates of the Caribbean

The Snow White ride scared the crap out of Henry. He is petrified of the "Wicky Witch" and clutched our arms so tight. This is the only ride he was scared of...including the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean.

My FAVORITE ride as a child

Walt Disney and Mickey

"Dreams Come True Show"
(in front of Castle)
Absolutely fabulous!!!

Buzz Lightyear

Mickey's Philharmagic 3D Show in Fantasy Land
(one of our favorite things. i did it twice.)

Dumbo Ride

Buzz Lightyear Spin Ride

Eating the famous Mickey Mouse Ears Ice Cream

Goofy's Barnstormer Rollercoaster
(henry's first rollercoaster and he LOVED it just like his mama)

There are no words to describe the magic and enchantment of the Magic Kingdom and especially seeing it through your child's eyes. It took my breath away seeing him as we entered the park and we packed the day full so we could do it ALL. We were exhausted by the days end, but it was such a good tired.