Disney World: January 20, 2009 (Day 1)

(Click here for more pictures) Our morning started around 4:30 this morning. We quickly got ready and packed our last minute things before stirring the kids. Anderson’s first words to us were “me, out, car?”-needless to say they were all excited. Even Graham woke in a good mood. The Brocks had picked up Jason and were waiting in our driveway before 5:30. The drive to Memphis was smooth and we only stopped to change the kids clothes and a potty break in Forrest City. Tom and Robby dropped everyone at the airport and parked at Les’ work. He shuttled them back and we soon found our gate. While waiting on our flight, it snowed and snowed in Memphis. The flights were fairly smooth with only a little wind in Atlanta. Anderson slept the first flight and Graham slept the second flight. We landed in Orlando and headed to the Magical Express. The bus (Anderson’s favorite part of the trip) dropped us at our resort, Caribbean Beach. Check in took a few minutes but after requesting a first floor room, we were moved to a room that was much closer to the snack area (still a good walk but we don’t have to ride the shuttle to get a coke!)

We checked out our room and headed to the Magic Kingdom by bus. Reagan said that the whole day had been her favorite part while we were on the bus-and the week had truly just begun. It was very cold (35ish) as we hurried down Main Street to eat at Pinocchios. We expected the weather to be cool but it was cold. The kids were bundled up and it was fine. After our supper, we walked on Small World. The kids including Graham were spellbound by the ride. Reagan even sang along. Next was the Haunted Mansion-Reagan and Anderson were a little afraid but no tears were shed. As we were heading to see the fireworks we hopped on the Snow White and Pooh rides. There were no lines and we couldn’t pass that up. Then we watched the Wishes fireworks from behind the castle-pretty good viewing spot (enough for us). Reagan loved the fireworks and jumped up and down the whole time. Anderson just buried his head on Pop’s shoulder and would pull his hood over his face from time to time. And Graham-he just ate (like always). The line to leave the park and catch the bus wasn’t bad and we were at the resort by 9. We stopped in to grab a snack at the dining area before heading to bed. The kids had a bath while we unpacked and reloaded for the morning. They all fell asleep quickly-and we did too!