I can not put into words what a special time we had visiting Mick's family in Florida. I can not thank Mick's mom and dad enough for having us and treating us to such a great time. It was nice to spend such quality time with not only them but Mick's sister and her family as well Mick's brother. The memories we made will be cherished forever. The pictures of Mallory's expressions and reactions will forever be etched in my mind.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Viewer Beware: Picture Overload Is About To Begin!!
(oh and the order is way out of wack)
At cousin Gavin's football game...
At the Jacksonville, FL zoo....petting the sting ray
Loved the squirt bottle!
Football & popcorn=happiness!
Riding carousel at the zoo!
The had a splash park at the zoo...Mallory was too shy to run around but did get her dress wet.
We took the dogs....and they were actually really good!
And so was this little girl...she did fantastic on the long car ride...straight through...
Go #56!!! Nothing like a little football!
This was about 2am!! Still going strong...she would take 40 minutes "naps" and then be wide awake!
Grandma Iya had a trampoline! JACKPOT!
Zoo Day!
Train ride thumbs up!
The taxidermy restaurant....not really sure what it was really called but it was awesome!
Mallory saying no to selfies...
The Caddyshack Restaurant was about 5 miles from Mick's mom and dads house....Mick was in heaven!
Disneyworld....here we come!
The first ride was the Toy Story ride
She loved it and was concentrating awfully hard.
My awful attempt at Mickey Mouse ears painted on her toes....
After the first day....
But up and at it the second day!
Driving the race cars...she thought it was so cool that she was driving.
Watch out Danika....Mallory is coming after ya!
Dumbo Ride Selfie
She would just raise her arms up and squeal!
Carousel ride!!!
Meeting Minnie...
Mouse Ears!!
The People Mover!
Little Cinderella on the carousel. The two step-sisters and step-mother from Cinderella got on and rode the ride when Mallory was on it.
Watching the Lion King...she was a super fan of the silly monkeys.
Rain Forest Cafe
First walk on the beach.
See ya later mom....
I can still hear her laughter...
She was far too brave for momma's liking but loved that she loved it!
First photo inside of Disney.
She would point to all the Mickey's...she was pointing ALOT!
It rained the first night but we didn't mind!
Beauty & The Beast
The most spectacular fireworks.
Epic!
Tea-cups!!
This is one of my favorite photos...this pretty much sums it up!!
Well, hello there Alice!
Getting excited to meet Woody & Jessie
Look at that grin...this would be the expression before and after meeting each character but she would be expressionless during the greetings....lol!
Jessie!
You've got a friend in me!
Mallory LOVES Pez dispensers...she had a Daisy one and wanted to show it to Daisy...Daisy took it to look at it and to say that Mallory was less than thrilled would be an understatement....she wanted it back!
Hence this expression!
Giving Minnie some lovin'
Not quite ready to smile yet.
Dancing with Goofy!
Which forced a smile!
I didn't get the right picture in but Donald and Mallory did thumbs up together...she thought it was pretty funny that he did not have 5 fingers.
Squeeze!
Mallory loved Pooh & Tiger!
The Electrical Parade was beyond phenomenal.
Alice stopped right in front of Mallory and said
Do you talk to doorknobs?
With the most awe struck face she Mallory shook her head yes with great confidence.
Alice said, "Good, I knew I wasn't the only one who talked to doorknobs."
That would then be the question of the trip....so cute!!
Thanks to fabulous planning by Kathy...we had front row seats for the parade and loved every minute. Not only did Alice talk to Mallory but she got to dance with Cinderella's mice too!
They then did a light show on the castle which was amazing!
Fast forward to the next day....in line to meet none other than....
Mickey Mouse himself!!!
Mallory hugged and hugged and hugged....we literally had to pry them apart. He even did
O'Toodles for her.
And the never ending hug with Tinkerbell!!
She loved Tinkerbell!
Oh you know....just hanging out in front of Rella's castle!
Silly Buzz!
Mallory got chosen to walk around with Belle during her little skit.
Having lunch with Piglet!
There was no bashful Mallory attending this lunch!
BIG HUGS FOR POOH!
Little Rella walking into the castle for breakfast with the princesses.
Rella's kiss on Mallory's check!
Mickey Mouse muffin.
This was during the breakfast and they had all the kids close their eyes and make a wish....not sure what her wish was but I'm sure it was BIG.
Snow White
Sleeping Beauty
Jasmine
Rapunzel
Family pictures at the beach
Look at this girl....she has my heart!
What a goof ball!
Getting pampered by Aunt Missy & Selby!
Cinderella
The whole Selby family....can't not express how much I love these people!
My family!
And there's the look!
My most fabulous husband!
The amazing, fun Miles family!
Miles kids....love these three...they have grown to be wonderful young adults!!
Our family!!!
The grandkids.....The lighting and timing for this photo shoot were PERFECT. The photographer did an amazing job capturing our family!
Meeting Cinderella....
Photo in front of the castle.
Beach Day #2
She thought she was hot stuff!
At our hotel...they had life size Toy Story statues....so cool!
On the bus!
Driving the race car!
Back on the teacups!
Dumbo!
It's A Small World....
Boogie Board!
I love the beach!
Learning how to surf!
It was such an amazing trip...I have so many stories & memories. The laughter, the fellowship...I could not have asked for a more perfect vacation (especially since there were minimal melt-downs and NO potty accidents). Mallory behaved better than I expected and so did my husband! Can't wait to do it again!
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