Dad Waiting for the Ghirardelli Ice Cream
What a guy.
Tired & Haven’t Even Arrived At Walt Disney World
We are flying down to Walt Disney World.
Katie Beth is sitting with mommy on the plane and she has already gone to sleep.
Going to Walt Disney World
Karen and I are taking Katie Beth to Walt Disney World for her first time. We are looking forward to all of it. We have been learning about taking a baby on an airplane. We have called Disney to learn about baby equipment that you can request for your Disney Vacation Club room.
Everyone keeps telling us that we should be taking Katie Beth into the parks, but we haven’t planned to do that because we are not sure what she would do in the parks. But, my sister, Hope Jones, has indicated the Magic Kingdom would be wonderful for Katie Beth. Many of the rides have no height, weight, or age requirements. She thinks now is the right time, because it would get Katie Beth comfortable with rides so that she will not be scared when she is older. Hope also thinks seeing the Disney characters now would help with Katie Beth being not scared when she is older. Allison Tofflemire thinks we should take Katie Beth at least in the early morning to the Magic Kingdom to the Meets and Greets that takes place in front of the castle. I think Karen is thinking about a day or two in the parks. I think it would be fun riding the rides with Katie Beth.
You will be able to follow the action on my blog where I will be sending short photo updates via Flickr.
New Phase of Packing: Shopping
It normally happens, but I didn't expect this degree of shopping. While Karen is packing, she generally decides that she needs clothes for a trip. This is why we have the shopping phase of packing.
But, I think this trip has driven the need into overdrive. I think Karen is up to 4 or 5 new outfits. (We are only going for 6 days.) You should understand that I don't have a problem with this phase, because I enjoy the fruits of her effort. I just think it is funny.
She has gone shopping for the last three days. At least the shopping will stop on Friday, because the trip starts on Saturday.
The Packing Has Started
Yes, the packing has started as early as last week. This is serious given Katie Beth will be traveling via airplane for the first time. We have yet to get her to carry her own luggage, but we are working on it. Also, we are learning the issues with taking a baby on a plane. Karen would like to take a bottle of milk, but we have heard that it can be an issue. But, breast feeding on the plane would not be the best for Karen or Katie Beth.
We are taking Katie Beth to Walt Disney World, but we are not going into the parks. We think Katie Beth should be a little older before we take her into the parks.
We will be pool hopping for the first time on this trip. “Pool Hopping” you ask? Well, it is when you go to other resorts use their pool. Each resort has a different set of pools and themes, which makes it fun.
Walt Disney World Trip Just Around the Corner
Karen and I will be taking Katie Beth to Walt Disney World in May and we have already started our planning. We are not going into the parks, because what would Katie Beth be able to do in the parks.
We are planning to spend time around the pools and small activities like putt-putt. We may go to the water parks, but we are not sure.
Back from Disney World's International Food and Wine Festival
Karen and I just got back from a wonderful vacation to Disney World. It was our first vacation as Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members. Being a DVC member made the vacation extra fun.
We stayed at Disney's Saratoga Springs, which is our home resort. We had a beautiful view of Disney Downtown.
The only bummer is Karen got a blister on both pinky toes.
I will be posting pictures soon at www.brianallen.com
– Brian Allen
KODAK Incredible Picture Lab in Epcot’s Imagination Pavilion
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Karen and I went to one of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween nights as the King and Queen of Hearts. We had a blast interacting with the characters from Alice in Wonderland especially the Queen of Hearts.
We collected three bags of candy between us. As Karen said, “I’ll start dieting when I get home.”
You can see more photos here.
Counting down the days to Disney World
Karen and I are starting to talk more and more about Disney World. You just know the trip must be around the corner.
We are putting the final touches on our trip.
Karen is looking forward to a break from work.