Disney!

We had a great time at Disney. We stayed in a "cabin" at Fort Wilderness... this is where Rick's folks have taken Rick and Kevin ever since they were small boys. On Monday, Richard and Carol still weren't feeling quite well, so they finally talked us into taking Kaitlyn into the park while they stayed at the campgrounds with Zach (we wanted them to be the ones to take her into the park). Kevin was back to work, so wasn't able to join us there. Zach, of course, enjoys himself wherever he is, and it sounds like they had a very pleasant and leisurely day at the campgrounds.

Meanwhile, we were at Disney on what I overheard was one of the busiest days of the year. It was NUTS, but Kaitlyn enjoyed it immensely, so it was worth it. Our first stop was Cinderella's castle... we got there just in time for the show in front of the castle with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty (K's favorite), and many other dancers. She was enthralled.

Next we hit the carousel (always her favorite) and a few other rides, and stopped in a shop and got her a Sleeping Beauty nightgown, which she wore the rest of the day. Here she is trying it on and admiring herself in a mirror.

And even though he didn't go into the park with us, Mema and Bebop made sure Zach got some Disney attire too!

Then it was time for the Christmas parade. Oh wow! Did she ever love that. There were 3 High School marching bands from around the country that preceded the parade, and though it was loud (those who know her well know how sensitive she is to loud noises), she greatly enjoyed them. Then she started seeing characters she knew... Pooh and friends... Mickey and Minnie... the princesses (especially Sleeping Beauty), Santa and his reindeer. She waved and blew kisses the whole time.

Now how were we to top that?? We got to MEET the princesses. She fell asleep on our shoulders while we waited in line (yes it was a very long wait), and we woke her when we were in the same room with them. Oh what a way to wake up! I was afraid she'd be afraid of them... no, she went up to them like they were long lost best friends!

My favorite part, by far, was the next day when Mema asked Kaitlyn which princess was her favorite (and have you picked up on that yet?). So I was totally expecting to hear her say "Sleeping Beauty" but she said "ME!"

Kaitlyn is definitely MY favorite princess!