I could swim in it!: August 2010

I am not one to use the blog for journaling but I thought this would be an easy way to write it for myself and share it with those who wanted to know how the trip went. We had planned a trip to Gulf Shores Alabama for July but then the oil spill happened. It seemed to get worse every day. The oil kept spreading and so we weren't sure if we would still go. We took it day by day and then...after watching the news that sharks were having a feeding frenzy along the beach we were going to I was out! Plan B- We had casually talked about Disney for next year and when I threw it out for this Summer thinking Cody would shoot it down he totally went with it...Cool! So I had less than 2 months to get this family of 5 ready for Disney!
We had an early flight and had to be up at 5:30a.m. and out the door at 6:15. My dad was taking us to the airport so he stayed with us the night before. Everything was packed and layed out for the busy morning ahead. The alarm was set...oh, no it wasn't! I just happened to wake up at 5:55 and in a frantic mess got dressed and when I walked into the living room to wake everyone else I found my dad sitting nicely on the couch waiting for us.
We were out the door and made it on time...actually everyone was already on the plane when we got to the gate so I guess we barely made it. The plane ride was fine and pretty much quiet with three small children.

Me and the girls before the plane took off.
About an hour before we landed this is what I was doing on my side of the aisle...
Ansley loved to open and close the tray on the seat. Poor guy in front of her was sleeping until she woke him up by screaming. I thought for sure a nap might happen by Emerson but oh no the airplane was too fun!

and when you look on Cody's side this is what I saw...

Garrett is watching a movie and Cody is reading a magazine. Oh but don't worry he gets peeed on later. ha!
We get to our hotel and we can't check in until 3:00 and it's like noon so we put our carry on's in storage and it's off to the park.
Oh look ...it's raining!

We go to The Little Mermaid Ride and after waiting for 30-45 minutes Ansley starts screaming that she has to go potty. We are so close to the front...like a couple of families to the front..she starts screaming and pee's all over Cody. He says in a frantic voice "she's peeing on me, she's peeing on me"! I laughed so hard! I had nothing for her and so she spent the rest of the day in those clothes. I know it's gross but I didn't have anything else. Don't judge people :)

Found a cute photo spot and this is what I get...a fit!

Garrett and Lightning

Me and the kids getting ready for the 3D Muppet's show but wait..oh I have to go on another potty break so I missed it.

Honey I Shrunk the Kids Ant

Emerson finally giving it up around 5:30.

It was a very loooooong day once we closed the park at 10:ish that night. We stayed for Fantasmic a really neat music/light show. By the time it was said and done we started the day at 5:55a.m. and ended it after midnight by the time we got to the hotel, had baths and got in bed. Day 2 starts early at the Magic Kingdom...