MICKEY MOUSE HOUSE!!

I'm finally getting around to posting about going to Disney World. It was absolutely AWESOME. There were tons of people there but not enough to make long lines (if any line at all) or even seem crowded.
Our first stop of the week was to stay with the Grabows in Gainsville.
Ella showing off her ears.Jake was such a big help packing up the car each time!
In our house Gainsville equals only 1 thing...THE SWAMP! Jamie nor I have been to a game there so a trip to the stadium was a must. It is in the center of campus and school was in. I had to admit that I finally felt old. I know there are older students but they weren't walking around with a 2 year old, a camera, and a 33 year old. We still had a great time.Jake scored a TOUCHDOWN in the Swamp.Running around on the field.
After checking in and getting settled we headed over to Downtown Disney. There were rides, things to see, food, and lots of shopping.New Mickey ears.Jake and Daddy in front of the LEGO dragon.Pictures from Downtown Disney:

The next day we went to Magic Kingdom. This is such an awesome place for younger kids. We did EVERYTHING that the park had to offer except for a few rides that Jake was not tall enough for. This is also the place that Jake rode his first roller coaster. I can not wait until he is tall enough to ride even more rides. There were so many characters to meet and things to see.
Pictures from Magic Kingdom:

The next morning we went back to DownTown Disney to have lunch at The House of Blues. This is where Rick worked many nights and into the morning. He has lots of great stories and lots of crazy ones as well. This one is for you Rick!

That night we headed back to Magic Kingdom for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Jake had been looking forward to this party for a long time.
Pictures from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party:


The next day we went to Animal Kingdom. It was so awesome getting to see all of the animals and in such a cool way. The safari ride was the best. At the end of the day we still had a few more minutes to spare so we got to ride it again. They say every trip is different and that was definitely the truth. Animals were so close to us that I kept my hands near Jake just he case he decided to reach out and touch one.
The other highlight of the day/week was getting to eat breakfast with MICKEY MOUSE!! We dined with the characters, which included Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and Daisey Duck. Definitely a must do for any family!!
We saw 2 different 3D shows at Disney. This particular one was a Bug's Life. It was the funniest thing watching Jake scream and duck and swat away things not knowing what was going on. At some parts he would say that he was scared but not one time did he take off his glasses. Those shows were definitely priceless for Jamie and I!!
More pictures from Animal Kingdom:

We went strong the whole week and only rested when we needed to. We were there to open both parks and close them each night. Luckily Animal Kingdom closed at 7pm. Jake fell asleep in the stroller at 6:15pm and did not wake up until 9am!!! He definitely looks well rested!

DISNEY WORLD was so awesome. I can't wait to be able to take more family vacations just like this one! I love you Jamie and Jake!!!