Epcot

Once we got to our resort we took a quick nap and dove right into our trip and went to the park. We had a great time at Epcot. We actually got to go there 2 days, our first and our last day. One of my favorite things at Epcot this time of year is the character topiaries. Did I mention that my parents were troopers and joined us on this trip again this year! It was so nice to spend a week with them since we don't get that special time with them since we live a little over 2 hours apart. I like to think they came to spend time with me, but I'm 100% certain they came to spend time with their grand-kids.

These 2 love birds often held hands...adorable

Anna and Elsa topiary

Pizza ovens at our favorite restaurant Via Napoli

We went to our favorite Epcot restaurant Via Napoli in Italy on both days, and both days we randomly got the same table. It was even the same table we had last year. Our name might as well be sketched in the chairs. They have amazing pizza, just the way my part Italian Dad likes it. Our favorite is the Margarita. You know its good when it is silent at the table while eating. They fly the fresh mozzarella in from Italy. It is really good stuff. Yum my mouth is watering.

Bus ride to the park

We took a break day 1 to go back and nap at our hotel. I had Minnie Mouse pajamas waiting for Kate on the bed, and I told her that Minnie Mouse left them for her to welcome her to Disney. Kate stripped down so fast and got right into those pajamas and climbed in bed. After our naps I tried to get Kate to change back into her clothes to go to the park, but she refused. So she went to the park in her pajamas. 

Lady and the Tramp. She actually didn't want me to stand with her in the picture, she wanted it all by herself. Then she didn't want to leave. A line was forming of other tourists and she wouldn't leave. 

This girl found Woody all by herself, and asked me to take a picture, she was so excited. 

Never smile at a crocidile

Papa, Nonna Harvey and Kate

Epcot at night! Breath taking!

We got the opportunity to meet lots of characters through out the trip. Kate is a super shy girl. She wouldn't even meet Mickey mouse and Goofy who were are first characters, she just wanted to stay in her stroller. She progressed throughout the trip to even letting some characters hold her hand and even hug her.

Harvey looks a little star struck!

These last pictures were from our final day of the trip.

Kate and the AMAZING flowers at Epcot!

Snow White!

This might be one of my favorite memories of Disney. At first Aladdin was holding Harvey but Jasmine snatched him away and just absolutely loved him. (The feelings were mutual) Aladdin immediately gave Kate a huge hug and wouldn't let go. Kate looks terrified! As we left she said. "Aladdin gave me a hug!!!!!!   Maybe we could do it again sometime."

Daisy

Disney world-our toy story hotel

I think it is safe to say that I love Disney! My dream vacation would be going to Disney World for a few days, going on a Disney cruise for a week and then going back to Disney for a few days. I couldn't manage to make the cruise happen so instead I was able to plan a 7 day trip to Disney World. We stayed at the same hotel as last year (All-Star Movies Resort), but I requested to stay in the Toy Story section of the hotel. (Last year we stayed in the 101 Dalmatian part) Kate is obsessed with that movie so I knew it would be a hit. One of my favorite perks of where we stayed is the magical express. They pick our luggage up off the carousel and we take our carry-on luggage and head to the bus, who whisks us away to our resort. And as an added bonus I love that I don't have to brink any car seats on this vacation. 

Shot heading into Andy's room, which was the courtyard for our section of the hotel

Kate riding in RC from Toy Story

Another bonus is the resort transports us to the park of our choice, usually this includes a short wait, but again I love that I don't have to rent a car and bring those car seats. 

More fun pictures of the trip to come.

Harveys room and first game

When our children turn 3 months old they get booted out of the bassinet by my bedside and into their crib. Lucky Harvey got his own room. We turned the guest room into his nursery. But don't worry we can still handle guests, so come visit. I wanted his room to be easily transitioned as he grew up. So I got in touch with my inner artist and painted these 4 ball canvas below. I think they turned out pretty awesome. I also added some ball decals above his changing table after I took the picture. Harvey seems to like his room.

While I was in town visiting my parents my Dad invited me to go with him to a Jazz game where he scored some pretty amazing seats. I have never sat that close to a real Jazz game before. Harvey and I went to the game and Kate had a fun outing with my Mom. Joe was back in Pocatello being a responsible adult and working. When he saw how awesome our seats were he regretted being an adult. I was worried about the noise with Harvey's precious ears and so I found the baby budz. They seemed to really help decrease the sound. He was able to take a nap at the game and didn't even flinch with the loud cheering.  The game was March 8. Harvey was almost 4 months in these pictures.

He even met some players....or cardboard players....while he was sleeping

 

Max and JB came along too. Max caught 2 balls, he kept the basketball, but he gave the smaller ball to Harvey as a souvenir. He is such a good big cousin!

Thanks Papa for taking Harvey to his first Jazz game. I think he liked it!