Ensign Disney Reunion 2011

It's been a month (to the day) since our Disney trip so I figured I'd better get rolling on blogging about it! :P I can't recall every detail of every day so here are a few things I'd like to mention (in no specific order).

-Cooper did amazing. I have to admit that my expectations for a 7 month old spending 5 days at Disney would be horrendous but I have been proven wrong! Cooper loved taking in ALL of the sights & even riding a few rides! :)

-I am a HUGE fan of the parent swap pass & the fast pass. Disney knows how to make Moms (& everyone else for that matter) happy!

-I had a blast being around all of the M&P Ensign crew! I am so very blessed to be a part of such a special family.

-Disney really is a magical place. I may or may not have had a 'moment' upon entering Magic Kingdom. I was surprised by what I felt being at Disney & being able to share it with Cooper. (even though he won't remember it)

-Cooper took his very first BIG boy bath in the bathtub at Disney. He absolutely LOVED it!

-We went to Hollywood, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, & Magic Kingdom & stayed at the Pop Century Hotel.

-I really enjoyed staying at Disney & taking the Bus everywhere. It's less stressful in my opinion.

-I LOVED meeting the characters even if I am an adult. :)

-Cooper got Mickey ears with his name in them.

-I appreciate all of the time, effort, money, sacrifice, running to get fast passes, etc by all of the family members to make this reunion happen!!

-The Christmas lights in downtown America by the Osborne Family were AMAZING!

-Cooper's clogged tear duct that he'd had since birth miraculously cleared up while at Disney!

Now for some pictures!

the Aerosmith Ride. FUN!

Meeting Tigger!

Eeyore was so cute. Cooper didn't know
what to think.

Uncle Karl with Tigger! 

THE LIGHTS!

Passed out!

We conquered Everest!

Loved this statue at our hotel.
My sister use to have a Mickey phone!

My boys

More lights! 

Cooper took his FIRST BIG boy bath at Disney.

Meeting Mickey for the first time. Coop loved his nose!

Donald Duck!
(As you can see Coop liked to touch the characters,
the staff didn't enjoy that so much)

Loved the Mickey & Minnie topiarys. (sp?)

I was feeding Coop & I still beat Kyle on
the Buzz Lightyear ride! :)

:)

LOVE elephants & especially BABY elephants like this one!
The Safari ride was amazing!

Sorry Mr. Racoon, I don't remember your name.

Cooper & Kyle planning out their life in Tomorrow Land.

Kyle took Cooper on Dumbo! Yay!

Happy baby Coop!

At Magic Kingdom we were able to get a Fast Pass to meet Mickey & Minnie Mouse. I have to admit, after such a long week of non stop Disney I was more ready to go back to the hotel & relax then to meet them. We, Cooper, Kyle, & myself, waited in our little group of 8 or so to go into Mickey's special quarters & meet him. There was a family in front of us that consisted of parents & 2 young children: a girl about 5 & a boy around 7. The kids were filled with anticipation, excitement, & wonder. I could tell by the boy's actions that he had a couple of 'special' things about him. (I don't know how to word it & I sincerely hope it does NOT come across offensive) I mention this young boy because I was so moved by him. The boy was about to burst with excitement. Once the door openned & Mickey was standing in front of him, the boy seriously couldn't control his love for Mickey. He just kept yelling & jumping even though his parents tried to calm & quiet him down. Finally it was the little boy's turn, he ran up to Mickey & gave him a BIG hug. During the few minute encounter he wouldn't let go of Mickey & he couldn't stop saying his name. It was so sweet to see the extra time & special care that Mickey & Minnie took with this sweet little boy. It brought tears to my eyes then & it still does when I think back to that experience. (I wish I could put it all into better words but I can't) I don't remember much from meeting Mickey & Minnie (nor can I find the super cute pictures) but I am so grateful to have witnessed the sweet innocence of that young boy.