Day 1 & 2: Flying & Kory's 1st Disney Trip!

 Here we are just past Day 2 of this crazy, Florida adventure. Amy's best friend from high school is getting married so we are down here in Florida for only a week, enjoying as much family time and sites as we can, amongst a wedding. Austin had school and other obligations, so he couldn't join us (hence the crazy part - a mom with two kids, BY HERSELF).
 Day 1 went picture perfect! We flew out of the Provo airport and it was so cozy! We loved the short drive and everyone was so friendly. Plus, it just felt less stressful.
 Austin said "Don't worry, people will help you." as I was trying to figure out (out-loud) how I was going to juggle a toddler, and infant, a car-seat, and a backpack onto the plane. Sure enough, they did (thanks to Marna for holding Kory so I could change Cade's diaper & the several ppl with helped with the car-seat and stroller)! There were so many wonderful people willing to help. Cadence didn't sleep the entire day, but he was REALLY good! Kory was ready to eat each time we took off (saving him from the popping ear pain) and was ready to sleep each time the plane was sinking(which means a pacifier and also saved him from ear pain). At least that's what Cadence calls it - sinking, not landing. He LOVED the plane. I broke down and payed for direct TV on the flight. I came prepared w/ my laptop and a movie, but Cade couldn't put his tray table down because his car-seat was too big and I couldn't put it in front of me because Kory kept grabbing and things and drooling on them. It was definitely worth the $6!

Cadence was so excited to see Mickey! He had the hardest time sleeping the night before we left to Florida. He'd lay down for awhile and then get up and say "I'm awake, where's my backpack?" Kory, on the other hand, didn't know much different. Though he legs did get going pretty good, his standard sign of excitement these days. The poor little guy also got a runny nose. Not the best way to spend your first Disney trip. 

We debated whether to go on the boat or the monorail. We ended up HAVING to go on the boat. Cade loved it! We had a great view of the castle and even met some people who grew up in Utah (PG & Bountiful). Weird that's my home now and when I'm here I'm visiting...

Though I tried my best to plan everything, we still had a few bumps. Michael and Malissa met us at Magic Kingdom to get us in (I just assumed it was because it was easier for them, they assumed we were going there to play). We wanted to go to Hollywood Studios. So after taking the ferry all the way to Magic Kingdom, we got our tickets and headed back to the ticket center to get on a bus for Hollywood Studios. So not a good start on a humid day... 

 Cadence LOVED see McQueen and Mater outside though! It was worth it when I started to see how excited he was (though tired, most of the day).
 We heard that Toy Story usually has a long wait and that ride was one of the main reasons that we were at the park, so we headed straight there. The line was like 50 minutes long and we saw Buzz and Woody so we decided to go meet them first.
 They have a really cute queue, with lots of great picture opportunities on the way to meet Buzz and Woody. This was one of my favs (in fact of the whole day)!

"Farwell my Daddy! I have been chosen! I go off to a better place!"

"Rocket's Explode!" "Not a Flying Toy!"

"The Evil Emperor Zurg!"

Definitely Stinky Pete!

1st Disney Trip - 1st attraction even and already so tired!

I debated whether or not to get Cadence an autograph book. I thought, "This is so lame! People waste there time just filling a book with fake signatures when they could be on rides." Then, Cadence fell in love with some characters. Next thought - they should have pictures not just signatures. Then I saw some little girls with cute autograph/picture books. Still, I felt torn. It started to see like a good idea until... we met Andy's toys! When we did, I realized Cade isn't ready to go out all meeting characters yet. He's still somewhat leery of them.

Okay, so he was a little freaked out, but ended up giving Woody a five after mom did and Buzz got a "pound it!"

Next, we headed off the to the Toy Story ride. Another amazingly cute queue! Thanks Disney! It was so easy to entertain the kids inside (in fact, it was difficult to nurse Kory all day because he was so visually stimulated).

 Potato head is animatronic and a real "ham"! We got stuck in line for a bit right next to him and had a great time making him sing for us! The boy behind us in line gave us tips on how to get high scores on the ride.

 Proudly, I won!! - 105,100 points (with a 6 mon. baby on my lap - what now?!). Sadly, my accuracy was only 32%. Mom pulled in at 75,000 and 33%. Cassie was 85,000. I was impressed with Cade's 2,800 points. (A little disclaimer here - I have the best 6 month old baby anyone can ask for! He's so good and he LOVED the ride).

 We decided to wait for the Lights, Camera, Action Stunt Show - where Lightning McQueen makes an appearance. It wasn't until 1:30 (or so we thought) so we had some time to kill. I ate lunch and fed Kory while Cassie took Cade to the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground. When he went down the slide he said, "Ah! A spider!" and couldn't stop singing "The Itsy-Bitsy Spider" when he came out of the playground.

 Next I took Cade to look at McQueen gear while Cassie ate her lunch. We were busy killing time and didn't even realize the show was starting (even with the car noises in the background). We went back to get everyone and changed Cade's diaper and when we came back, it had already started - we MISSED it! Turns out mom's watch was like 15 minutes slow AND it's started at 1:20 p.m.! I was bummed because we had planned our whole day around this show. But thankfully, we bought Cade's McQueen and Mater toys (you can see him holding them below - a better pic will come soon 'cause he's always got them now) and we headed over to the exit to take pics of the stars.

He liked this photo-op much better than Buzz and Woody, but still was a little weirded out.  

I had originally planned to go to Animal Kingdom after Hollywood Studios. However, we planned to see my brother Michael while he was working on Main Street and I also realized there was enough to do in Animal Kingdom for more of a day trip, instead of half a day. So we headed over to Magic Kingdom and got there just in time to see the parade. We had a great spot right near the beginning and could feel the air conditioning. I started to tear up during the parade - is that sad? 

Celebrate Today (and everyday)! I love Disney's theme this year! 

 

 Then we headed to Fantasyland (which they are expanding and I'm excited - finished in 2012), which was kind of a nightmare after the parade. Cadence and I went on the Carousel. While we were waiting in line, Cadence made friends with a boy and girl in front of us, eating rock candy. His mouth was just watering! The Dad said they had an extra and he could have it, because "We have two kids, so only having one more is not going to work" the mom chimed in. He only ate a little bit and it sure got him going! 

We were close to the front of the line so I had Cade pick the color of horse he wanted. He really wanted the green horse, but somebody took it right before we got there. He had the hardest time picking a different horse to go on, but we finally found one. 

We took a picture of the green horse anyway so he'd have one. 

 After the carousel, we went over to It's a Small World, so we could have an air conditioned ride. I sent Mom and Cassie on with Cadence so I could stay back to feed Kory where he wouldn't be distracted. He ate really well, then I changed his diaper and clothes and wiped him down. He was like a new baby! I ended up missing the ride, but I'm glad I revived him.

We went to the teacups next, which Kory and Cadence BOTH loved. I think Kory enjoys hearing mommy say "Wheee", just as much as he loved the actual ride. We bought some drinks next and I left just after mom from the shop and was looking for her and this is what I started walking towards...

Then I heard her call my name from the other direction and saw...

Uncanny! Mom had a twin - same double stroller, same gray hair, red shirt, and blue capris (and only feet away). Weird!

We stopped at the People Mover on the way out of the park. It helped give Kory a nice little nap before heading home. Everyone was really tired! We didn't get a lot "done" today, but we definitely enjoyed our time together. I was glad I could introduce Kory to Disney. It was so fun seeing him, my little observer, just go nuts looking everywhere and taking it all in. He didn't say much the whole day and I think I wore out the little man.
 Cadence had a blast! I was glad to spent time doing things I knew he'd really enjoy. Of course we had to catch a picture with my bro, Michael, on the way out at the Plaza Restaurant. He's a coordinator now, just under manager, and we are so proud of him! Thanks for working so hard Mike, and for the great day at Disney World!