We're going to Disney World!

Last Thursday night we packed up the Mama wagon and headed to Disney World to celebrate MJ's 1st birthday!  Uncle Jordie driving, Auntie Tanya navigating, Gma conversating, Mama devouring Brachs "Autumn Mix", and MJ staring out the window wondering why we've been in the car so long!  Gpa had a business meeting Friday, but drove up bright an early Saturday morning to join us at the Magic Kingdom by day and Epcot for dinner!  We spent Friday in Downtown Disney with our dear friends, the Lopez Family.  Sunday, fun day, was spent exploring the magnificent Animal Kingdom.  We stayed, more or less, just slept at the ginormous Animal Kingdom Lodge on the Zebra Trail. 

The entire weekend was such an experience for all of us, but most importantly the birthday girl.  It crossed my mind a few times as I made these plans that this might be overwhelming for my little peanut and maybe it was, but I tell you what she sure seemed to have had a wonderful time.  If there is one thing I need not worry about it's that my kid doesn't lack happiness......and how could she in the most magical place on earth.

Good Morning Sunshine!

Guess where we are going today?

DISNEY WORLD!

WOO HOO!  YEEEEEEESSSSS!!

From here on I'm going to let the pictures do all the talking..........

I'm pooped......let's go home.  I know the way.  Follow me.

This absolutely was such a magical weekend.  Thank you, Gma, Gpa, Auntie Tanya, and Uncle Jordie for making it so special.  Love you fellow Mousketeers!  Can't wait to do it again!

To my lovebug Miah Jane, Happy 1st Birthday from your Mama. 
Your happiness is my happiness.  I love you more by each brighter day my sunshine.

I mentioned earlier this month it's was gonna be a busy one.....we are headed to NYC the end of this week to celebrate our soon to be BFF, Baby Girl Molyneux, and visit our Auntie Trisha!  Miss Molyneux isn't expected to show up until November, but we are going up for the baby shower.  I've been waiting for this trip for some time.  This is the first of many, many trips to Mama's favorite city!  Oh and Auntie Tanya is coming too!!  Girl's Weekend!  Look Out!

Little Bit More Party.....

I just wanted to share a few more pictures from Miah Jane's Birthday dinner...........

Yay for fall!

The lovely Auntie Tanya!

Gpa let's dance!

John and Charlie made sure they had a front row seat to the buffet.  Smart thinking guys!

La La Leah Peah!

What's going on Mama?

Oh so priceless......sharing is caring you know!

Cousin Brody and Buddy Devin willing to lend a hand with the present opening!

Miah Jane has an abundance of great cousins and great friends.

Cousin Briana helping out with a very needed water break.  Whew, this opening present stuff works up a thirst!

I think my favorite part of the whole night was watching everybody on the floor together.

My darling friend Leah and fellow blogger shared a very sweet post on her blog of this awesome night as well...click here.

Disney weekend recap next!

Little Party, Loads of Fun!

Well, Miah Jane's 1st birthday has come and gone, but the quickness of the time did not lessen the quality of time we jam packed into the last few very special days. MJ's birthday extravaganza was kicked off at Gma and Gpa's house the night of the 15th. We didn't make it all the way to 11:53pm, but we partied our hearts out until bed time with our closest family and friends. Most of my close friends are an extension of my family, which inspired the family style meal of lasagna. Gma you can add MJ's party to the list of crowds you have pleased over the years. I couldn't have pulled this off with out you.

There was plenty of bread and garlic breath to go around, but it didn't stop there of course. For dessert we had a make your own sundae bar fully loaded with everything from brownies to jimmies. Miah Jane had a special dessert all her own that she so delicately picked at. It was almost like she wanted to show me some respect she felt I earned after watching me contort myself into several positions to ice her chocolate mini delight the night before. I would do it over and over........oh wait, I do get to do it over and over! You can be sure I will and then some, as each year of Miah Jane's life brings so much compounding joy to mine.

The birthday girl in her homemade birthday suit!

I highly recommend the sparkler candles. The "fascination" face says it all.

Why are you all looking at me like that?

Oh but Mama I'm so full from the lasagna!

Ah well maybe I have a little more room in my tummy.

Hm?

I love how calm and cautious she was about this whole process.

Such a little lady.

On to presents!

Watching Lexi and MJ interact and acknowledge each other as friends is so exciting for us Mamas and the fun that awaits us with these two.

Miah had been so scared of these cars for some reason, but after one night of watching her buddy Devin play with them she realized they aren't so bad.

Adrey conducted the present opening ceremony. He helped distribute each gift and dispose of all the wrapping paper. The makings of a gentleman and great friend.

Well what do you think? I say this girl looks like she had a great time!

Thank you everyone for making this such a special memory for me and fun filled night for Miah Jane.

We love each of you dearly.