Vacation 2010 - Day 5 (Evening at Epcot)

Lauren at Epcot.

Lauren and Ella

Oops I put that picture on twice.

Lauren

Lauren in the England area of Epcot.

Lauren and Marie

Another princess (and prince).

Lauren in the China area.

Eleanor, Ella and Lauren in the China area.

After the morning and lunch at Magic Kingdom we went home and went swimming for a little while. That night we went to Epcot for dinner and to see the fireworks.

Epcot is a beautiful park. The country areas are fun to walk through. The girls got a bit bored but loved when there was a princess or a character to see and pose with. It was a nice evening and good ending to a very full day.

Vacation 2010 - Day 5 (Morning at Magic Kingdom)

Waiting in line for the first character of the day.

The first character picture of the day.

The girls (Lauren, Ella and Eleanor) on main street.

Lauren riding the Dumbo for the first time alone.

The girls on Dumbo.

Lauren on the the Tea Cups.

Lauren in Minnie Mouse's sewing room. She thought we should get this picture for Aunt Diane.

Lauren and Cinderella at the the start of the Princess Lunch.

The girls with a princess.

The girls and Snow White.

Lauren and Sleeping Beauty.

On our 5th day of vacation we got to Magic Kingdom right when it was opening. We were able to get on a bunch of rides with no wait. The first ride we all went on was Dumbo. When we were at Disneyland in April we learned that when you turn 7 years old you can ride the Dumbo ride by yourself. Since Lauren turned 7 years old a week before we left she was so excited to be able to ride the Dumbo ride by herself. It made me a bit sad but she had the biggest smile on her face during the whole ride.

Lauren even went on the Tea Cups again and loved them. For the past few times when we have went to Disneyland she would not go on them. She finally went on them again and told me she can't understand why she was afraid of them because she loves them.

She also went on a rollercoaster and thought it was great. It made me a bit scared but she thought it was so much fun.

After the rides and a little bit of time in Toontown we went to the princess lunch. It is in the castle and very fun and pretty. When we were packing for this trip I asked her about 10 times if she wanted to bring a princess dress. She told me no and that she was too old for princess. She told me that she didn't even want to take pictures with the princesses or even go to the lunch. Well, the morning we were getting ready to go to the princess lunch she asked if I had brought a princess dress because she wanted to wear one after all. All we had was a little crown but it was fine. Of course she also took pictures with all the princesses and loved the lunch too.

Vacation 2010 - Day 4 (Seaworld)

Lauren and Ella

Lauren, Ella and Eleanor.

Lauren.

On the 4th day of our vacation we went to Seaworld. It was hot and humid. We watched a few shows and went to a few exhibits but it got too hot for us. We didn't last to the night shows because we were just too worn out and hot. We went home and swam for a little bit and got to bed early.

It was interesting to see the difference between Seaworld in San Diego and Orlando. In Orlando all the shows are covered so you are not in the direct sun (which is something I wish they would do in San Diego). Otherwise it was pretty much the same.

Vacation 2010 - Day 3 (4th of July)

Lauren after swimming.

Ella and Lauren swimming and having fun.

Lauren

Lauren and Ella (in the rain)

Ella and Lauren

Lauren, Eleanor and Ella after the fireworks.

HAPPY 4th OF JULY

On the the 4th of July we started the day with pool time fun. After the girls had fun in the pool we went to the Magic Kingdom. We went on some rides and our other party joined us later in the afternoon. We stayed at the park and watched the special 4th of July fireworks. It rained a little but we had a good time. The girls all got along great and had a fun time.

Vacation 2010 - Day 2

Lauren with cherries on her lips.

Ella enjoying a cherry.

Lauren, Ella and Ella's cousin having fun after dinner.

The girls in another pose.

The second day of vacation started with a having pictures taken of Lauren and Ella. We have been doing this for the past few years so Kim found a place where we could get them taken in Florida.

After the photo session Kim's cousin came and joined all of us for swimming. We all then went out to dinner.

Vacation 2010 - Day 1

Lauren at the St. Louis airport waiting for our next flight.

Enjoying the resort pool slide.

Ella enjoying the smaller slide.

Lauren and Ella.

This year we meet our good friends Kim and her daughter Ella in Orlando. Kim's parents joined us for the first week and allowed us to join them at their time share for that first week.

We left very early Friday morning and with a layover in St. Louis arrived in Orlando in time for dinner and a nice evening swim. Lauren enjoyed going down the big slide and swimming in the pool but most of all Lauren enjoyed seeing her friend, Ella.

It was a long day but it was so nice to be on vacation.

Happy 7th Birthday Lauren

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN!!

Lauren this morning before we left for church. Lauren has always wanted to bring treats to school on her birthday. However, since she has a summer birthday that does not work. So we decided to bring them to sunday school instead.

Lauren received a card in the mail from Build a Bear for her birthday. It included a free animal. So after church we went there to get her free animal. They lady at the store told me that only a few kids gets the free animal cards. I guess it was Lauren's lucky day!!

Lauren with her new dog.

Lauren turned 7 years old today. I can't believe that she is seven years old and that I have had her for 6 years. It is just crazy how fast time flies by. This morning Lauren told me she felt that her arms and legs had grown now that she was 7. Although she is 7 years old she will always be my baby!!