Another Disney Trip?

After living in Florida for three years and visiting Disney World 45 days. We feel most are tired of hearing about "Another Disney Trip." So this time we thought we would spare you. But after requests and inquires about our last trip, we felt we better just post our story for those who want to hear it. If you are not interested, we will not be offended if you skip this post. For those who want to hear about our trip, find a seat, we have quite a story.

The reason for our trip was quite simply our great friends, the Linn Family, wanted to come for a Christmas trip. We jumped at the chance to meet up with them again. We have had a total of four Disney Trips with Milt and Devon and this one was the best one yet.

Each time we meet up with them, we seem to have acquired two or three more children between our families and each time we also acquire many more adventures that typically come with large amounts of children.

This time there was a total of 7 in tow, though it didn't seem like quite so many. They all got along wonderfully!

Especially the oldest three. Emma has ALWAYS been an extra wheel when it comes to Jacob and his friends, but not this time. She was right in the middle of EVERYTHING and McKinley, bless her heart, was such a good example to Emma. We have never seen Emma so mature and in control of her emotions.

Jacob and McKinley have been betrothed since they were born and so they naturally get along. As for the youngest four, they all kept us young this trip.

We rejoiced the day we had all four asleep at the same time. Devon and Robin just had to celebrate.

We love all the rides, but this trip found us with some new favorite memories.

Benjamin is finally tall enough for a roller coaster. Finally! Okay it is just the kiddie coaster, Goofy's Barnstormer, but considering Benjamin was born while we have been stationed here it is amazing to think that he could possibly get to ride something "Big." He loved every moment.

Each time he rode it!

Having siblings helps kids conquer their fears. For example Jacob does not care for Hollywood Tower of Terror. But after watching Emma and McKinley ride it several times he decided to go again on it the last day of the trip. Emma is not afraid of the Tower of Terror. In fact she loves to "scream like a little girl!"

But Emma does not care to meet characters. Okay she is terrified of them. Especially the ones in masks, but after watching Benjamin's fearless love of meeting them

she had no problem giving Woody a hug. Benjamin, lets just say he seems to have no fear of anything. Not even the Haunted Mansion. Of course none of our children are afraid of the Haunted Mansion, but dare taker Kennedy sure was. She is two and so cute it is hard to giggle when you see her scared. Some how we found a way.

The best and newest ride would have to be Toy Story Mania. It is a lot like the popular Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, but with a 3D twist.

Everyone loved it and it was worth every wait we had for it. And trust me, we had to wait for it! There were lines just to get fast passes!

Basically we did everything, and had a blast doing it all. I would say the company really made the trip though. Milt and Devon are saints and we all took turns at everything. Watching kids, riding rides and after the kids went to bed each night we spent hours playing Domino's. It really took us back to our College days and the glories of BYU.

Some of the highlights that must be touched on are:

Nato, Emma, Milt and McKinley winning Dream Fastpasses while riding Tower of Terror. We are sure this will always be Emma's favorite now.

Benjamin meeting the characters and getting kissed by Mulan.

Philip's willingness to sleep anywhere!

The memories our children will always carry!

And of course we cannot forget the seagull that swooped down and snatched a chirro off the table during dinner one night. Devon held on with all her might, but lost the tug of war. Milt on the other hand didn't give up so easily, but missed the bird completely with the bottle of water he chucked at it. Animal kindness aside, that was his chirro and he planned to keep it. If only we were the type of tourists that video EVERYTHING. (Including but not limited to: Standing in line, walking down the street, people preparing your food, ect.)

There are so many memories and so many little stories, we could never cover then all. Thankfully we intend to repeat this trip with the Linns. They have a standing invite, even after we leaved Florida. We are definitely willing to return for a trip!