A Bug's World

We spent Andre’s birthday at Hollywood Studios (used to be named MGM Studios). We decided it would have a few more shows catered to Madeline. We also knew there would be several opportunities to meet characters. Madeline greeted all of the characters by grabbing their noses and this continued throughout the trip. Some people shake hands, Madeline grabs noses.

Our time at the park was cut short because some ugly rain clouds were circling above and we did not want to get stuck in a storm. So, we headed back to our house. That evening the storm had passed and we decided it would be fun to take Madeline swimming in the private screened-in pool that came with the house.

While Jennifer cleaned up after dinner, Andre’ blew up Madeline’s pool float Mr. Turtle and Madeline went crazy. She crawled all over the turtle, squealed at him and carried him all over the house. She was also very happy to play with him in the pool.

From Baby Einsteins

“Excuse Me, Are You Mickey Mouse?”

“Nice to Meet You!”

Trying to Keep Her Amused in Line

Characters from the New Movie “Up”

She Found the Puppy, But Actually Went to the Boy First

“We’re Ready!”

“That was Fun!”

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Year Two

From September 13

We usually take one vacation a year and we kept putting it off this year because other things always seemed more important. We had also decided during our trip last December that we would not take Madeline to Disney again until she was 3 or so. Well when Andre’s parents mentioned that they were having dinner at Cinderella’s castle the day before Andre’s birthday, it seemed like a great place to have a family gathering and we decided to join them.

We’re now thrilled that we made the trip at this age with Madeline. She had a blast and definitely knew that Disney was a place made for people her size.

Dinner in the castle was fun. Cinderella met with each guest prior to dinner and Madeline was more than willing to visit with the princess. Then during dinner the godmother and mice came out to sing and dance. Madeline met Susie the mouse and enjoyed playing with her nose, fur and hands. Little did we know that this was only the beginning to Madeline going character crazy!

Andre’s parents also ordered a cake for his birthday and Madeline was more than willing to help eat the cake. The birthday song wasn’t even done and she was already running her fingers through the icing and eating it. Occasionally after the cake was served, we would look at her and she would be sneaking a chunk of the cake off of the platter. It was very cute to see her try to be sly and think she was outwitting everyone at the table.

We also took Madeline on her first amusement park rides. She went on the carousel, It’s a Small World and Peter Pan. She seemed to enjoy looking at everything and pointed at different things we saw and babbled as we made our way through the rides.

Heading to Florida

She Crawled Out of Her PJs

“I’m at Disney World!”

“Could You Tell Me Where Dinner Is?”

With Aunt Heather and Uncle Adam

Spending Time with Cinderella

Family

“Bippity Boppity Boo”

She was So Excited to Have Her Own Plate

Saying Hi to Cinderella’s Mouse Friend

“Hurry and Blow Out the Candles Daddy!”

Digging In

She was Covered in Icing and Daddy Hadn’t Even Cut the Cake

Her First Carousel Ride

Inspecting Minnie’s House

Mommy’s Little Mouse

Watching the SpectroMagic Parade

and Fireworks Too

So Tired and Waiting for the Ferry

Result of No Nap and a 30 Minute Car Ride to the House

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Year Two

September 11-12