Vacay Day 3

Day 3 was Magic Kingdom. We took the ferry over from our campground on a beautiful, sunny morning. The kids loved the boatride.

Amy and Phil and their gang had been to MK already before we arrived, so they had ideas of what the kids might like. First thing first, though: family picture with the castle in the background. can't do D-world without that, right?























Next, we went to Fantasyland for a Winnie the Pooh ride, which was rated "not scary for anyone, ever" in our taking-kids-to-disney book. They should bring Nora along in their evaluations of these things in the future b/c she proved them wrong. The ride was really cute and should have been very benign. Ryan loved it. Nora cried. It was dark so I think she just gets worried / disoriented.

















She cried and huddled next to me the whole time (after this initial photo that I took before we really got going) and then proclaimed "I'M NOT SCARED" as soon as it was over.
















Next was "It's a Small World." Nora did better on this. So much to look at! it was my favorite and I think the kids loved it too. Caitlin was sitting with Jack most of the day, so I am noticing I don't have as many pictures of her.


i love how Nora's arm is on John's leg. Safer with daddy.










In awe.

Ryan had some mysterious rash on his face this day. Still not sure what that was about.

























Goofballs. Caitlin and Jack really had a great time together. I'm so glad they got along so well.








Amy, our family photographer :)














After a few rides in Fantasyland, we went to hang out in front of the castle and wait for a cute little show to start.








While we waited for the show to start, the boys brought us all lunch.

















The kids really enjoyed this little show. Lots of princesses were in it as well as the mice and their dog friends.






After lunch, we watched this big parade. The kids loved it. The music was really fun and positive and catchy. (I had it in my head for the entire week after we got home)

As soon as the parade was over, Ryan completely fell apart. We decided to call it a day at 4pm. It was a long day for them, especially after the previous 2 days. Nora and Ryan both fell asleep on the ferry ride home. Caitlin and John decided to try out the swimming pool at the campground and brought us home a freezer pizza. In the meantime, Nora and Ryan ate toast and peanut butter for the 9th time in 3 days and then went to bed early.