Snaggle Tooth

Ethan lost his first front tooth today.

Easter 2009

Happy Easter from the Pursers!

Disney World 2009 - Day 7 (Last Day!)

We spent the last day at Magic Kingdom, and I didn't carry the camera that morning. After lunch, the kids and I went around the hotel taking pictures with the cool displays. The resort was called Pop Century, so it had all things that were popular each decade.

















Night shot of the pool.



The kids loved the monkey bars





That afternoon, we went back to Magic Kingdom, where we ate at the Crystal Palace. All of Pooh's friends were there.







I had to get a picture with Eeyore!





Ethan took this picture











To end the trip, we stayed for the fireworks. They are truly amazing, especially considering they do it every night! I camped out for an hour to get a good spot on the 2nd floor balcony of the train station.











That's all folks!

Disney World 2009 - Day 6

Day 6 was spend at Epcot, with the goal of finishing the kid's passports. (You buy this real looking passport, and each country you visit will stamp and fill out that country's page.)

Also, the kids decorate a mask that they take to each country, and the country stamps and decorate their mask. Each worker at the countries are from that particular country.

China















Meeting Milan



Dopey





Japan



Morocco



Unknown princess who liked flirting with Ethan





Misc pictures

Disney World 2009 - Day 5

Today was the biggest day in the history of all Purser vacations! Here is a little background.

For people who stay at a Disney Resort (like we did), they have "Magic Hour" at rotating parks. Steph woke us up against all of our wills to get to Magic Kingdom an hour early. It had been a very busy week, and we were all tired. So after we get there an hour early, we noticed there was no one around. Steph talked to they guy at the gate while me and the kids were sitting down. He said that the Magic Hour was TOMORROW! ARGH! Steph poured on the sob story of how we got up early, blah, blah. She comes over to tell us the news, and we almost wring her neck! After a few minutes, the gate guy comes over and asks, "Since y'all got up so early and were the first ones here, how would y'all like to be the special family who opens the park for us?" UHHH, YES!! So the following pictures are from that adventure.







How many people have seen Magic Kingdom EMPTY?







Here are all the "cast members" who helped us during our "special day."



After the truck ride to Toon Town Fair, we met all the Disney characters and spend time with them.



Ethan, in a head lock from Pluto









We are on the train getting ready to open the park.







The kids playing "Rock, Paper, Scissors" with Mickey



PICTURES & VIDEO OF THE OPENING WILL COME LATER.

After opening the park





After one of the Toy Story rides



In the Swiss Family Robinson's tree house



Punishment in the stocks





That night, we went to Epcot.

Preparing for Mission: Space!

Disney World 2009 - Day 4

Day 4 started bright and early at Epcot.



We were first in line!



We first headed to Test Track, which turned out to be one of the kid's favorite. Notice Emily's bravery during one of the rides surprises.



Ethan's emotions ran the gamut!







We then tried out the "green" version (less intense) of Mission: Space. It was another favorite.



For lunch, we headed to Mexico!







For supper, we ate in China. Here, Emily explains the fine art of using chopsticks.



Misc. pictures











Lego Land at the Boardwalk

Disney World 2009 - Day 3

Day 3 started with our 2nd visit to Animal Kingdom. The Tree of Life is an impressive structure!







We had breakfast at one of the character restaurants, then we mostly visited the Asia section.













At the petting zoo, we saw a couple of characters.



After our siesta, we headed to Hollywood Studios.







At the animation studios, they offer quick drawing classes where they teach you how to draw a character. Ours was Stitch.



I think we all did well considering how fast we had to go!

Emily


Ethan


Steph


Chad

Disney World 2009 - Day 2

Our second day was spent at Magic Kingdom. We arrived before opening, so we got a good spot in line to watch the opening ceremonies.



After the opening, we headed straight for Tomorrowland. First ride was the Astro Orbiter, which turned out to be one of the kid's favorites.





Then we headed for Autopia.





And on to the Teacups.



Where Ethan started off happy enough, but he soon became a crazy man!



Next was Toontown Fair, where we rode the Barnstormer roller coaster.





After lunch and a break back at the hotel, we headed back to Magic Kingdom on the bus.







We visited the Adventureland section, where we met Jasmine. She turned out to be one of Ethan's favorite characters. :-)



More rides...





That night, we ate at Cafe Mickey, where the kids met more characters. Emily enjoyed all of them.



Ethan didn't like Minnie's kiss too much.



Later that night I went back alone with the camera to take some night shots.









Day 3 coming up!