The Happiest Place on Earth and Me

Our trip to Walt Disney World was SO much fun. And yes. The surprise was awesome. Poor DH was so incredibly tired after a busy work week that he was falling asleep in his soup while we were having dinner at Marrakesh in Epcot. It was incredibly noisy with patrons and background live music and belly dancing. I kept fiddling with my cell phone in my lap so I wouldn't miss the call from my DIL. It finally came through as a missed call so I excused myself to "use the facilities" and went out to call her. They had arrived. Now all I had to do was get DH out of Epcot, on a bus back to the resort and up to the room. By the time we arrived at the door, I think that all DH could think of was going to sleep. Instead, he opened the door to our oldest DGD standing in front of him with Minnie Mouse Ears saying "Happy Birthday PopPop!". I think he was having an out of body experience that he was barely able to process. Then our DS and DIL popped into view with the baby DGD and the surprise was complete.



Isn't this the cutest little mouse you have ever seen?

We lucked out on the most gorgeous perfect weather ever. It never rained. There was no humidity and the daytime temps were always in the 70's. We swam, visited the parks, ate, shopped and generally had a great time just being together. We missed our youngest DS who couldn't come due to work commitments and finances. We had a special dinner on the acutal birthday......November 5th. I had pre-arranged for youngest DS and DH's sister and father to call in to say Happy Birthday. And of course, we had a cake served for dessert. I also presented DH with about 20 B-day cards from other friends and family around the country. I had secretly had them sent to me ahead of time. Enjoying the birthday dinner at the Flying Fish Cafe at the Boardwalk Resort near Epcot.

I think I managed to create quite a few memories for DH and the family. We all agree we'd like to do something similar again in about 4 years when the girls are a little older. Next time it will be at Disneyland and California Disney because we'll be living out there. It will also be easier for youngest DS to join in the fun since he lives in Southern CA.

You only live once and it's only money........Go have fun with the ones you love!