Pierce Vacation 2012 - Photoblog (Part 3)

Welcome to the final entry of the photoblog.  Today, we cover Days 7-9 (we didn't take any pictures of our travel day home).  So enjoy...seeing these pictures has even made me consider one final blog to tie up loose ends.  What say you?

DAY 7

We were so excited for Chef Mickey's.  And then got to take our picture with a statue...

At breakfast, Donald came to the table.  All seemed quiet and happy.

As you can see from this picture, only Lukas was there for Mickey's first visit.  Miles and I were exploring the bathroom after "the catch".

Mickey was good enough to come back...but did look a little worse for wear.

After a long break in the hotel room while Miles recovered, we headed to Disney Studios.  A visit to see Lightning McQueen was in order.  

And then Lightning revved his engine.  You can see the change in Miles' expression.

At this point in the trip, Lukas decided to start posing for pictures.  More examples to come...

DAY 8

Our next trip on Dinosaur.  Lukas couldn't bear to even look, but he was braver with Grandma and Grandpa (and at the back of the jeep!).  Still "lost his scream", though.

Lukas was brave as usual on Expedition Everest.  

Elisa had the look of horror as we went down "the hill".  Apparently, I was afraid she'd fall out.  Or was that comfort I was providing?  Let's go with comfort.

Back at Beaches & Cream, the boys were spoiled with Mickey sundaes.  

During our night swimming, Miles was still a ham...

The boys enjoyed the whirlpool.

DAY 9

On the last full day of our trip, Lukas started things off with some more posing.

Onto Dumbo, Miles and Daddy were ready to fly.

So were Grandma and Lukas!

The kids tried to pose for another picture after.  I, apparently, decided to lounge like I was at the pool.

On the Tomorrowland Transit Authority, Lukas was loving Grandma and Grandpa.  

Miles, meanwhile, had perfected his camera smile

Take a look at the level of focus in our teacup.  No, that's not focus.  That's me just staring at the wheel so I don't throw up from how fast we're spinning. :)

Miles, on his favorite ride, as the vacation starts to come to a close

And the final scene as we walked out.  Disney World was decked out for Halloween.  We slowly walked out and said goodbye to a fantastic vacation.

And that does it.  12 blogs.  10 Days.  3 photoblogs.  Should I write one more for old times' sake?  I did clearly miss some good stories...fans, Illuminations Cruise, pin trading horror stories.  Hmmm...maybe.

Pierce Vacation 2012 - Photoblog (Part 2)

The photoblog continues!  We hit days 4-6 - proof that Brad was put in timeout, crazy ride photos, Harry Potter World, and more!

DAY 4

What a ham!

One of the few rides that Lukas couldn't go on.  I look exactly like someone who was screaming "wahoo!"  Because I was...  My mom was enjoying the ride.  My Dad kind of looked like he was riding to the airport.

Lukas was surprisingly calm as he "lost his scream" on Tower of Terror.  I was more focused on him.

Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates?  Lukas was a fan, and Miles finally started smiling.  

Here's the proof...I did indeed get put in timeout.  Yep, that's me with my head against the wall in the middle of the restaurant.

And here's me being admonished soon after...

Water slide Addict #1

Water slide Addict #2

It was time for carriage rides...Elisa and I got some private time!

The grandparents took the kids.  Lukas talked the driver's ear off!

DAY 5

Waiting to leave for Harry Potter World.  One of the things I didn't blog about...those fans!  

Welcome to Harry Potter World!  Prepare to be slightly unimpressed once you explore!

One of the coolest parts of Harry Potter World was Hogwarts...

Lukas on yet another roller coaster...

But the absolute best part of Universal?  Butterbeer...we all loved it (especially Miles!)

Miles and I in Dr. Seuss Land...right before getting sprayed in the face.

Elisa and Lukas enjoying the same ride.

Another thing I didn't blog about.  Our evening Illuminations Cruise...where Lukas tried to talk to the boat driver, but kept getting denied.

DAY 6

This was paradise for Miles.  He loved Nemo and Dory!

Hey, Lukas only tried on the sombrero.  Unlike the line cutter, this didn't come home as a souvenir.

I'm discovering missed blogging opportunities.  Lukas and I started a game where we'd give each other cranky faces.  Miles joined in.

I told you a Viking helmet with pig tails was a worthwhile souvenir!

Lukas was ready for Mickey's Halloween Party!

And then he got his groove on, yet again!

Waiting for Mickey's Boo To You parade...with Jake and the Neverland Pirates?

I was the only one willing to raise his hands.  Elisa and Lukas were screaming (and well protected!)

One of the redeeming parts of Mousekeeping.  They got creative during turndown service!

The boys with their "lovies"

And then fell asleep holding hands...

And we'll officially wrap things up on the entire vacation with the final photoblog.  Days 6-10 is coming up tomorrow!