Magic Kingdom

On Monday we headed to Magic Kingdom. I think that I was just as excited as Annika since this was also my first time at Disney.


While at Disney we were early risers and got to the parks before they opened every day. I loved how at Magic Kingdom they would get you so excited before they opened the park with the train coming in with all the characters on board. Annika is still singing the songs that she heard while at Disney.


We of coarse had to ride Dumbo. Well, Annika and Eric rode Dumbo. I will not ride any ride that goes in a circle and Jackson started crying when he saw the ride so we both sat out and watched.


Waiting in line for the ride Winnie the Pooh.


Riding the Spinning Tea Cups with Grandpa


Graysen, Annika and Max


This is how Jackson rides. His stroller fan was a lifesaver since it was so hot.



We stayed around and watched the afternoon parade which was a lot of fun. Annika loved all the characters and the songs.

Disney World!! Epcot

Last week we went to Disney World with Eric's family and had a great time! We are finally starting to get into the swing of things again at home. Annika had the time of her life playing with her cousins and meeting all of the characters. Jackson loved being in the pool. The weather was very hot and humid, but I guess that is what you get for Orlando in June. We took so many great pictures that I hardly know where to start! I will start with our first day which we spent at Epcot and then do some future posts about the rest of our trip.

The kids did great on the plane, especially since they were both sleep deprived. We woke them up at 4:00am and drove to Chicago for a 6:00 am flight and they did not sleep at all on our drive to Chicago! They both stayed awake for the entire flight and were great!

The next morning we went to Epcot



All of the cousins-sorry we were making them look into the sun and they were all hot!
Most days the temperature was in the high 90's and very humid.

Annika's favorite part was meeting all of the characters. She had her autograph book and she thought it was so much fun to get all of the characters autographs.

She especially loved the princesses. Annika would let out a shriek everytime that she saw a princess. Annika was also very brave. She would go on any ride that she was tall enough for. She even went on Test Track and I thought it was a little scary!

Jackson is on the go...

Last year Jackson would happily sit in his stroller or in his cozy coupe and watch everyone else play, but this year he wants to be part of all the fun.

This is the view I usually get. Jackson crawling away from me.

Jackson loves to play at the park. He really likes the slides and swings. I think this picture is so cute.


He also likes to play in his house and Annika likes to play restaurant with him.

I tried to get a picture of them in front of my rhododendron bush, but both of them refused to look. I am so thankful that Jackson has progressed so much since last year and he can actually enjoy the outdoors this summer