Day 1 - Airplane and Disney Yacht Hotel

Today was the day! The day the paper chain ended! The day we packed our swimsuits, sunscreen, and snacks and boarded the plane to Orlando, Florida. The 4 hour airplane ride, involving 4 kids, including a 4 month old infant, began when the pilot invited us into the cockpit to get Delta "Wings." In all of the times we have flown, this was only the second time the captain has invited us in! The kids were VERY excited to meet the pilot and the cockpit.

We have a fun tradition. Whenever we travel, I plan little presents for the kids along the way to keep them entertained.
Ella's favorite was a bracelet to decorate, and when she was done,
she decorated Dad's bicep!
Kate enjoyed sticker books. Abby enjoyed movies on the iPAD.
Lucy slept most of the time.

Disney Yacht Hotel

This was our first time staying at a Disney Resort.
It was "magical" in every way! Disney picked us up at the airport.
We rode on the Magical Express to the hotel,
and they had mini chairs and a Disney movie for the
kids to watch while we got checked in.
The kids LOVED it!
We soon learn that they make everything more fun for kids!!!

They shaped the towels in a smile!
This was Abby's second trip to Disneyworld in Florida.
The last time we went was in 2005, when I was pregnant with Kate.
This was the first time to Florida for the rest of the girls.
Abby (8), Kate (5), Ella (3) and Lucy 4 months.