Walt Disney World

We said, here we come Mickey Mouse!!! And, guess what, we found him!!! 

Our first trip to Disney World as a FAMILY was such a wonderful time! I always get so excited for the time to come but I try not to wish for time to hurry up, because before you know it our trip has come and gone. Harper loved, loved seeing Mickey Mouse! She also loved watching Minnie, Goofy and doggy (Pluto)! We had some one on one time with Mickey Mouse during a meet and greet. That is definitely the way to go because we had enough time to talk to him, dance and takes lots of pictures. Harper was smiling ear to ear and once it was her turn to go up to him she was a little shy, but after a couple seconds she walked up to him and hugged him for TWO minutes! It was one of the sweetest things I have ever seen. That moment alone made the trip that much more special. She still wants to constantly look at those pictures! 

We only went to Magic Kingdom because with a 19 month old we didn't want to be running all over the place to the point of exhaustion. We did get to eat at one of our favorite places, Ohana. And, Harper was able to "somewhat" sweep the coconut around the restaurant with all the other kids. She ate till her belly was full and of course still ate her entire cupcake for dessert (she doesn't miss dessert for anything. lol). Kinda like momma:) We have always dreamed of taking our kid(s) to Disney and is was almost like a dream that we were actually going with our girl. After all those years of just the two of us, it was so nice to go as a family!! To many more years of going to Disney (with hopefully more kids)!! 

Ready to hit the road!!

We stayed on 30A for a couple nights...one of our favorite places!

Harper thought it was so funny to throw the sand on dad.

 We always eat a Cracker Barrell, atleast once, maybe twice;)

Supporting Seaside, we love that place too! 

Doughnuts for breakfast two days in a row because it vacation:) 

Love that sweet face

We arrived at Disney!! 

I just love this picture

At our hotel

Ready to explore

Harper didn't want to sit in her stroller at all, she wanted to just push it. 

Waiting for the parade to start!

First family picture in front of the castle!

She really was having fun

Trying to hug Mickey.

And.....the first time hugging Mickey Mouse...till next time 

Big Cedar Lodge

This is the year that I knew I would be turning the big 3-0!! Well, I did in August!! I really wasn't too worried and I told Jarod my thirties may be the best years yet! I don't feel like I'm thirty and I hope it stays like that for a long, long time. I plan on Harper keeping us young;) So long, twenties!!!

 I love to travel and so for my birthday just the two of us went on a two night getaway. In May I backed out of us leaving Harper for a few nights but I broke down and left her with nana and gepa this time. I knew she would be in good hands and would have a blast but it was still hard. Everything went great and it was  nice to get away and have no responsibilities for a couple days. It sure did feel weird not having Harper with us though. 

And, I didn't feel quite as bad just the two of us going because in a few weeks we are taking Harper to the beach AND Disney!!!! I'm so excited and I know Harper is going to have a blast! Counting down!! 

First day at Big cedar Lodge

 We loved the waterfalls 

I'm in love with these air-stream's that serve food and this beautiful view 

Putt putting and having fun

Where we stayed

Just making some smores

Trying to hula hoop

We hadn't done this in years

Just being kids again

We found a huge spider

Where we had supper one night. I just love him!

The very first time Jarod beat me in checkers

Family day for my actual birthday and Harper got her FIRST haircut at 18 months old!!!!

Saying cheese and being such a big girl!

Modeling her hair for me;)

Doing so good!

But, kinda getting tired of it...

She is done, but that pouty face is too cute.

She did it!

Off to the zoo

Getting up close

Harper loved feeding the giraffe!

Our sweetie

I'm so thankful to spend precious time with these two!