Disney World 2010

Ashtyn had her 1st plane ride & vacation this past week.  Myself, Peter, Ashtyn, & my mom traveled to Orlando, Florida for a trip to Disney World.  This mini-vacation was actually for my 38th birthday, but we just couldn't go w/o Ashtyn.  Yes, we realize that Ashtyn will not remember this trip.  However, she had a FABULOUS time.  She did fairly well on the plane, excluding a few wiggles & squirms from being restless.  We did not have any long, loud crying periods which I was most fearful of.  She flirted with other passengers, slept a LITTLE bit, and for the most part was an excellent baby girl.  Several passengers even went as so far to comment on how "good" she was.  I think Peter and I were exhausted though from trying to entertain her and keep her happy and QUIET.
At Magic Kingdom, Ashtyn enjoyed several rides.  We rode Peter Pan, Snow White, Dumbo (Ashtyn actually slept on this ride--maybe from the cool breeze?  It was humid), Aladdin's magic carpet ride, Pirates of the Caribbean, & even the Haunted Mansion!  She laughed a lot & enjoyed people-watching, especially seeing other little children.  She would clap her hands throughout the day and giggle and that alone made us happy.  She also enjoyed seeing Epcot in the evening with all the lights.  We went to several different "countries" and collected the "charms" for her mask.  She visited "France", "Mexico", "Japan", "China",  "Canada", "Norway" (where we rode a Viking boat ride), & "Morocco" (my personal favorite).

My mom came along to help us out and she was wonderful about being that extra pair of hands for us.  She packed every possible item Ashtyn may need during her short trip.  Everything from tiny nail clippers to medications (pedialyte,etc....just in case). I think she had a great time & we captured a cute picture of them while they were waiting in line for Alladin's carpet ride.  Her presence also made it possible for Peter & I to have a private birthday dinner for me at O'Hana restaurant at Polynesian.
We were only there for 3 evenings so the trip seemed short but it was packed full of fun!  Sadly, we did not have time to enjoy our hotel pool and let Ashtyn wear her cute little swimsuits we had purchased especially for this trip, but that is okay.  We stayed at the Polynesian resort where I must say, really did resemble the hotel I had stayed at before in Maui, Hawaii.  The monorail runs directly outside the hotel so it makes the travel to the resort EASY for families.  The food was AMAZING.  I had the absolute BEST macadamia nut butter & bread at Kona Restaurant.  It was so good, that I may actually try to make an on-line recipe.  Peter even surprised me for my birthday by having a hot/cold stone massage booked for me at the Floridian hotel.  Ahhh.  Birthday relaxation at its finest!
Cheers to the memory of a great family vacation!