disney campout video

Here's a little video recap of our campout at Disney World. Enjoy!

disney campout part two

Dean married Belle. Or at least that's what he thinks and it is so hilarious that we aren't telling him any different. The cute little Disney worker said, "Whoever has the loudest ROAR gets to dress up like the Beast when we act out the story of Beauty and the Beast." Of course I knew that any one of my four children would win this honor. In the end Dean roared louder than anyone has ever roared, so he got to wear the cape. Then beautiful Belle came in and they acted out the story and fell in love and she kissed him on the cheek and he thinks they got married. Magic.

Camping at Disney is different from any other kind of camping. We didn't have to bring bikes and skateboards and games because there is literally something to do every second of the day (and night)... even at the campground. I loved it. We did leave the Magic Kingdom for a few hours the first day so we could explore the campground and swim and do some "campy" things. We also did something very non-campy/ non-Disney and found a Whole Foods down the road. We left a few times and got food there for a healthier/ more affordable dining experience. All in all, the trip was wonderful. If you are considering a family campout, Disney should be on your list for sure! Just be warned that Disney camping is nothing like "regular camping."

Stay tuned for posts about Recycled Disney Clothes and my top 10 family camping tips.

disney campout part one

Our campout at Disney World was fantastic! Every single second was bright and colorful and just like a dream. The campground was super nice and the weather was perfect.  I hope your weekend was magical!

merry christmas

Merry Christmas! I'm writing from my parent's house in Mississippi. I just ate a huge breakfast and now I'm sipping eggnog coffee. We'll go ahead and call this a perfect morning. I hope good tidings of great joy are keeping you warm and fuzzy this morning!

turkey day

I cannot describe the warmth in my heart after a few days of turkey feasting and brother hugging and parade watching and sister hugging and late night shopping and fresh air breathing. It was worth the nine hour drive home to Mississippi. It was everything I needed. Hope your Thanksgiving was warm and cozy!

on our way to thanksgiving day

We will be driving nine hours to my parent's house today. All handheld electronic devices are charged, all snacks have been prepared, all bags are packed, all holiday playlists have been updated. Get ready, Mama! It's time for a good old Mississippi Thanksgiving Feast.

vacation recovery

Wonder why I always need to rest for a couple of days after I return from a vacation? Today was very terrific. Toddler Art all morning... the messiest blessing I've ever known. Then lunch with Charlie, then Wednesday dinner with our sweetie pie friends, now making some art just for fun and smiling at the days to come. Here are some pictures from our trip to St. Simon's Island, Georgia. It's a remarkable place.