We’re back and coming down from our Mickey-high. After a week of early-summerlike weather filled with fun and magic, flying home to dreary winter skies, freezing temps, and dirty piles of plowed snow and the thought of getting back to real life this week…well…is just not so fun.
We took hundreds of pictures this week. But, for now, I’ll just post a few of my faves from the first full day in the parks which was Ashlyn’s 7th birthday. We had the kids do the Pirate League experience which was a riot. They got pirate names, took pirate oaths, and were decked out in Pirate attire and accessories. As you can imagine, Drew chose the “look” with the absolute most makeup and scariness to it. Evan, aka James Stormwater, on the other hand, said “makeup isn’t my thing.” His assigned pirate spent her time with him telling him pirate stories instead of putting makeup on him. Perfect. And, Ashlyn, I mean, Emily Sailmonger, became a lovely empress for her birthday in the Magic Kingdom.
You think Drew, I mean, Nate Stormwater, was scary with his face painted? You should have seen him later that night when we tried to wash that stuff off. Despite using nearly an entire container of eye makeup remover which I brought just to remove this face paint since I had read it was hard to remove, we still were looking at a 4-year-old heavy metal rocker.
It only took about 2 days to eventually come off.
(sigh)
More pictures to be posted from our Disney week as soon as I can stop moping about and get myself organized and functional again…
Such a blast! That was a fantastic experience! I totally loved Drew’s “after” pic – almost as scary as the full painted face!
Cannot wait to hear more!
I was cracking up at Drew’s “after” pic! That is so funny! Ahslyn was the cutest pirate ever! Glad you guys had a great time! Can’t wait to catch up with you in person sometime soon!
OH MY GOSH!!!! I am DYING looking at those pictures of Drew. Holy Scary little boy! :) haaha Wow.
And let’s just say I haven’t seen a picture of you holding Lydia in a while. Puts her tininess into perspective. I’ll have to post a picture of myself holding Easton. You will be shocked how big he looks. It’s like I’m holding a small adult.
first…i love that we are real life friends now :)
second…you are delightful and truly light up a room :)
third…these pirate pictures rock!!!
Oh what fun!!! I think Drew looks scarier in his after picture. Never would have guessed that the makeup would be so hard to remove. Looks like it was a fun day!
How fun!!! I love the pictures (and the shirts!), the make up is just fantastic, and all Drew needs is a head full of long permed hair to totally rock the eyeliner. :)
Oh wow, that was a lot of makeup, he sure did look scary! LOL Looks super fun though!
What a fun, fun thing to get to do!! I want to get a pirate makeover too!! Kinda scary when the makeup doesn’t come off though :) he’s still adorable even with eyeliner!
Cant wait to see more Disney pics!
Sooo fun! We’ve done Disneyland a few times, area heading to HK Disney in a couple weeks, but I think Disneyworld will have to be next – just for that experience! Wow! Love the eyeliner look. {snort}
Shelley
Can’t wait to see more! How fun! So, so, SO wonderful to meet you on Saturday – it only took almost a year!
OK….just got to see the pics- HYSTERICAL. Love the t-shirts and the sashes! I am SO doing that with the kids when we go back! And this is making me want to go back next week! Oh, how I love Disney!
But, that last picture of Drew is just priceless. What kind of mother are you letting your kid wear make-up like that?!?!?!?!? :)