Thursday, January 22, 2009

Trip to Disney, where dreams come true!

We went to Disney World on January 9th. I was so excited to get there and start my vacation! We did so much and had so much fun while we were there, these are just a few of our memories! Here I am on the deck of our one bedroom villa at Saratoga Springs. On our first night, we saw Cirque du Soleil, La Nouba at Downtown Disney. It was so great! I could watch it over and over! I loved the Diablo act the best. 

I ran my first official race on Saturday Jan 10th. It was a 400 meter dash! It was exciting! Mom and Dad cheered for me!

Daddy ran the WDW marathon the day after my race. Mom and I cheered for him at the finish line! It was awesome to see him cross the finish line! YEA, Daddy!

Hanging out with Mickey in the Race Retreat tent after Daddy finished!

Minnie is my favorite Disney character! She's such a sweetie!

Dad and I got trips to the Spa for our running achievements! It was my first Spa Experience and it was AWESOME! I had a 25 minute massage, a facial, a pedicure and a manicure! Dad had a 50 minute Swedish massage. I can't wait to go to the Spa again!

We went to Downtown Disney for dinner at Fulton's Crabhouse on Marathon Day! Dad and I were proud to wear our medals! Looks like this guy has run too many marathons!

Mom and I are in the safari, or maybe at Animal Kingdom!

So, Mom and I convinced Daddy to go on Primeval Whirl with us, we told him there wasn't much spinning. He disagreed and felt nauseous! 

I finally faced my fears and went on Expedition Everest, and I loved it! It is so FUN! Daddy was crazy and took pictures while we were on it! Mom sat behind me and we all enjoyed it! I am so glad that I did it!

Of course, I had to do some Hooping while in Disney. 

I met these great guys on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom! Scoop the reporter is a master pin trader, and I ended up snagging 5 pins (including exclusives) for one pin traded! He was so charming! Then the Mayor of the Magic Kingdom got into the act too. Scoop and I even had the same fashion sense that day!

Captain Hook walked by right when Mom took this picture. You never know who you will see!

We had such a nice day in the Magic Kingdom, it wasn't that crowded because of rain and cooler temps so the ride lines weren't long at all. Mom and Dad surprised me with a lunch at Cinderella's Castle! It was great seeing all the princesses! We saw Cinderella, Princess Aurora, Belle, Jasmine, and Snow White. That's a lot of royalty!

I still love seeing the Princesses and the Characters!

Daddy wasn't falling for our attempts to get him on the teacups! Anyone for a cup of tea?

I drove Daddy around the Tomorrowland Speedway even though it rained on us! I'm a pretty good driver! I also faced my fears and rode on Rock-n-Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios. It was so FUN! I am so glad that I conquered that one too! I can't wait to go back to Disney World, to make more magical memories with my family!

5 comments:

Megan said...

What an awesome time you must have had! I am so proud of you for running your race. You are inspiring me to run a race someday in the future! Next time you go to Disney, I will be happy to be your companion... (wink wink)

Rachel said...

I love Expedition Everest!

Anonymous said...

Sarah Kate,
I am so proud that you went on Expedition Everest!!! That was my favorite ride at Disney! AND you ran in your race too!!!! What an amazing vacation!! Can't wait to hear about what else is going on in your life.

Much Love
Aunt Sarah

Anonymous said...

Papaw and I loved your pictures. This is a great way for us all to stay in touch. We just wish we could have been at Disney with you like last summer. Love Granny B

Patterson Family Circus said...

We love the spa, too! What a great trip!!