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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

I'm BACK!!!!

You probably didn't even notice I was gone, but I was, for 8 glorious days to (somewhat) sunny Florida and the magic of Disney. *Sigh* It is so hard to come back to reality. I miss being called Princess, and I miss eating out at places like the new T-Rex (kinda like the RainForest Cafe' but with dinosaurs) every night, and I miss swimming in our own little pool in our backyard, and I miss the big glass wall in the living room of the house we rented that opened up to the screened in pool, and boats and roller coasters and light parades and fireworks, and oh all of it!

I took pver 600 pictures, got rid of about 400 and then I forced myself to choose just a "few" for the blog. It was so hard to pick because every image has a memory attached to it, a fun little moment in time that gives me a giggle or a sigh. So, there's lots, too many probably for the blog, but I know you are going to want to see them Mom, and it will be too long before I have the time to do a slideshow. So, enjoy, or just close it out b/c you are sick of Gaulin Disney for heaven's sake.





Ella danced absolutely everywhere she went, it was super cute and cracked us up to the point of tears at times. Crowds and dancing like a free-spirit butterfly princess do not go well together, either, so it was also tiring. See? She needs to learn to pace herself!






Fireworks at Magic Kingdom- they are so cool- and Tinker Bell comes out of the top of the Castle and slides down a huge long zipline right over our heads! WOW. There is some serious creativity, imagination and genius displayed at this place!

Waiting for our $90 lunch in Italy. Craziness.





Look at those smiles!


More dancing.






See what I mean? How tired would you have to be to fall asleep on Dad's shoulders?






John is making fun of Ella's constant dancing here. He is NOt as cute as her.


Not sure why, but Blogger is making some of these look a little funky. Hhhhmmm....

14 comments:

Denise Snyder said...

ALLI!!! You are making me loooooooong to get down there - NOW!!! lol! These pics are awesome... you can see the "magic" on everyone's faces!

Anonymous said...

Awwwwww I feel like I was on the trip with you guys!! I love them!!! I need to bring you with me to photograph my trip, LOLOLOL you will fit in my suit case right???
the pool collage is so fun! Love all of the them, Gracie laughing, priceless!

Anonymous said...

Great photos - your photos tell such a story! I love the ones of Ella dancing - so precious! We are going to Disney in Feb. for a week. Rented a house in Davenport and are really looking forward to going - just not looking forward to the Feb. crowds. Ugh. We've been before, but are celebrating my mom and step-father's 25th anniversary down there with my brother and his family. It's always been my mothers dream to go to Disney with her grandchildren so instead of a party, we are going to Florida! Welcome home!

Cindy Harter said...

Alli, I am so glad you shared all these... I was missing you and hoping you all were having fun ! It looks like fun was had by ALL!! Your kids are sooooo cute ! Kiss them all from me :) beautiful, beautiful images !!

sherry boles~ said...

Wonderful images, Alli! It looks like y'all had so much fun! :)

Picture Perfect said...

These are just wonderful Alli! Disney World is such a fantastic place for a family vacation. Thanks for sharing part of yours with us!

Anonymous said...

I certainly didn't get my fill of Gaulin Disney so bring 'em on! I love all of these and just want to cry because we weren't able to go with you. Next year, if we all go, we'll have a wonderful time too, I'm sure. The pictures make me feel like I was right there along with all of you and what I wouldn't have given to see little Miss Ella Bella dancing and all of you just laughing at her. she is going to grow up and be a famous ballerina, you just watch and see! love to all of you

Hayley said...

Oh Alli, thank you for sharing these with us all!! I hope we can get our family there soon, especially after seeing your pics!! I can see the "magic".

Laurel E. Riffey said...

No, I noticed you were gone since you are one of about 20 blogs I "stalk" on a daily basis! Looks like you had a magical time. Live about an hour away so we go all of the time... take advantage of it... but sure would love to be sitting in your snow!
GREAT shots!

Laura Lynne Photography said...

Looks like you guys had so much fun!!!

Ali said...

Holiday snaps?! OMG these are amazing!!! That first one of your daughter jumping has to be my fave though. Stunning pictures Alli!

Anonymous said...

How fun! These pictures are fantastic!! I love that first one! I want to go to Orlando!!! I would turn into such a kid - fun!!!! :) GREAT SHOTS!!

Anonymous said...

looks like a fantastic time!!! all these pictures will be such awesome memories!!

Anonymous said...

Your trip looks like so much fun and good on ya for lugging your big camera so you could capture all of the magical memories. These look 100 times better than my Disney pictures did. ;)