Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Disney... Done Differently

Yes, we went to Disney today... BUT not to any of the parks!

We actually resort hopped with the park transportation (buses, boats, and monorails oh my!) and gawked at all of the beautiful and amazing Christmas decorations.  It was a completely FREE day thanks to the rewards cards my mom and I were able to get using points from our Disney credit cards (which we pay off each month!).  We had a great brunch at OHana and got some mementos as well!






Polynesian Resort


OHana



Grand Floridian







Contemporary Resort







Wilderness Resort




Unfortunately right after these photos Braeden hit a brick wall and we spent the better part of 20 or so minutes in the hall of the Wilderness in a restraint during which he raged and fought.  Not pretty.  I was very glad that those who passed us glanced and kept going.  No one seemed upset or surprised and I was happy to not have to deal with that on top of him.

We then barely made it back to our car by bus at Downtown Disney (ended up skipping our final resort destination) and I took Braeden to the car to finish calming down while Grandma took the other two to a store to purchase the items we had looked at and decided on earlier in the day.  (No time for ME to shop though, bummer!)

Luckily he was himself again soon after and we were able to rejoin the gang on their way out and still go to see the Lego store before heading back to the house.

Downtown Disney


Back at the house we had a fun time swimming again, this time in warm water! :)  Soon it will be time to hit the hay.  Another great day even with a very rough hour!

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I am a single mom to four amazing kids; each of whom just happen to have been adopted. The first three were adopted through foster care, and we just completed an international adoption from Haiti. Our family has grown through adoption and I am all the more blessed to know each of my children. I worship a mighty God, teach Special Ed, love bargains, and am inspired by Pinterest... come along with us for the ride!


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