Thursday, October 18, 2012

the happiest cousins on earth

PREFACE:
my in-laws (being the incredibly generous, loving people that they are) decided to celebrate their forty-fifth wedding anniversary by taking their ENTIRE family to disneyworld for the first time.
we are all spread out across the country, so for all of us to be in one place at the same time is a treat.
especially when we gather at the happiest place on earth.

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

princess aly, the sensitive care-taker
princess caroline, the charming southern belle
princess ava, the spunky fire-ball
jack aka woody, the blond lover-boy
pirate ben, the passionate defender
crosby mouse, the laid-back observer
disneyworld is a magical place.

for example:
the pirates you meet on the street are friendly.

six children ages six and under somehow stay together.  they were a tribe of cousins.  magical, see?
costumes are encouraged, not just on halloween.
you discover new heroes.
you are allowed to spin yourself silly.
princesses are perched around every corner.
giant bunnies roam the streets.
enormous pooh bears give you their autograph.
families can hula-hoop while awaiting their dinner reservation.
everything glows.

cat naps can be taken anywhere, even atop your daddy's shoulders.
hotel staff provides free entertainment for the kids while you wrangle your luggage.  and they even sing like a princess.  genius.
grandparents have unlimited access to hug on their babies.  
(and isn't that the real reason we went?)
unforgettable memories are made.



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