03.10.10
After two days of rain, today was a bright, clear day.
Schäfer was so happy to return to the house of the mouse.
Today was just a normal day at Disney. There were no Halloween or Chinese New Year decorations.
Schäfer loves to wear his mouse ears. He wore them all day until about 6pm when he was very tired.
Schäfer’s first ride (and his most favorite) was Autopia. Hubs snapped this pic of Schäfer driving.
It was the kind of day at Disney where you could ride the same ride in a row without waiting in line.
Schäfer rode:
autopia
dumbo x 2
carousel x 2
orbitron x 2
teacups x 2
He refused to ride Buzz Lightyear.
He begged us NOT to take him to the Lion King.
Sianna enjoyed her first ride on Cinderella’s Carousel.
Then, we went to meet the characters. Right now, this is Schäfer’s favorite thing to do.
This trip, he seemed much more interested in the character’s features. He grabbed Mickey’s nose.
He was curious about Pluto’s whiskers.
I think this was our best family pic of the day.
Before we left, he stuck his hand in to feel Pluto’s tongue.
He walked up to Goofey and yanked on his teeth.
He stepped on Pooh’s foot.
He’s noticed that if you dance a little, then the characters will dance with you.
Sianna was all refreshed from her morning nap and had a great time meeting Minnie Mouse.
Sianna laughs the sweetest, soft giggle when she’s tossed in the air.
Schäfer refused to ride the Buzz Lightyear ride, but he couldn’t wait to meet Buzz.
Our day at Disney had a lot of this.
Schäfer rode Orbitron twice.
He got to practice drumming.
He checked our Tarzan’s tree house.
When we were leaving Tarzan’s tree house, Schäfer said, “Mommy, why is there a pirate?”
“I have no idea.”, I replied. Schäfer was a little nervous at first, but once the pirate offered him a sword they were good to go.
Sianna and I enjoyed watching the parade.
At the end of the parade, Schäfer saw some other kids holding up the rope. Schäfer can never pass up an opportunity to be a helper.
We took a break in UFO Zone and let Schäfer innocently play in some water. Despite this morning’s cool temperatures, the day grew quite warm.
He had a great time. (We had a change of clothes.)
Love you, sweet baby girl.
It seems like each time we try to get a castle photo, it’s late in the day and the kids are so tired.
Since Schäfer was exhausted (he skipped his nap), we decided to find a seat and rest until the fireworks started. During the show, I tried to get a photo of Hubs and Schäfer under the glow of the fireworks. I was pretty sure that there was enough light. (Little did I know the Disney assistant who used our camera to take our castle photo, adjusted the settings.) When I got this murky photo, I switched to flash…
and momentarily blinded Hubs. I love this man.
On the subway ride home, Schäfer said his favorite part of today was “watching the fish swim on the castle”. (Part of the closing ceremony/fireworks.)
and to all a good night I'll bet! Love all your photos! Wondering what Schafer will do next time he sees the Disney characters??? Fun how he was so interested in details – has he pulled on your tongue or teeth yet? smile. Hugs to all.
AWESOME pics! How much fun. What a sweet fam…who knew they had a disney land in Hong Kong?? I didn’t! What an adventure!
Sianna’s red shoes made my day and the Tomorrowland picture with the boys is FABULOUS! My favorite.
it’s so good to see you guys back in bloggy land! we sure have been missing our regular dose of the k’s!
sandra, i love, love, love the picture of you alone with sianna (i believe the castle is in the background). you two look so happy, so content.
i know there is much grief attached to transition… please know we’re standing in the gap for you.
as usual, sending love & (((hugs)))
Love the family+Disney characters photos!! The kids look like they are having so much fun! Laughed about the blinding-hubs pic!