Home Sweet Home

We are finally home!


After 12 days touring around Florida, I flew home late last night (or I guess it was this morning) with two very tired little girls. We covered everything from Disney to Universal Studios, Outlet Malls to Mini Putts, Pirate Ships to Beaches. 


Although I have been to Florida more times than I can count, this was Cate's first trip to Disney World. At 3 years old, she was mesmerized by everything to do with Mickey Mouse - you could see the magic light up in her eyes when she saw Minnie for the first time. I understand that she will not remember this trip, but it was definitely worth it for us to experience it over again through her eyes. I also know that we'll be back in the years to come since my folks have a condo in Fort Myers, which is only a few hours from Orlando.


Here's a quick recap of our trip :)

The pool bar served the best Pina Coladas I've ever had.

Daddy's Girl

All aboard!

The Madster

Giving Maddie some crawling time in a hotel lobby.

It's Minnie Mouse!

Cate was SO happy to meet her!

This picture is so telling.

Donald was there too!

Goofy was REALLY tall. Cate was a little startled at first.

Happy Campers.

The girls with Grams and Gramps.

Cate to the rescue!

Seuss Landing at Universal's Island of Adventure - This was our favourite place of the whole trip.

Pink hat for Dad!

Maddie & I (Notice the new lululemon tank from the outlet shop?!?!)

Cate and her precious balloon.

Disney decorated for Christmas (see Cinderella's Castle in the background?)

The best part of our day at Magic Kingdom!

Goodbye Disney World

Cate is still riding the high.

Maddie, not so much...

We made it to Fort Myers Beach

and Cate had her first real swim in the ocean.

We're back to reality now and I've been busy stocking the cupboards, unpacking the suitcases, and starting to get ready for the holidays.


Oh yeah, and catch up on some sleep!