We had a wonderful vacation last week, even though Glenn was sick at the beginning. On Wednesday through Saturday, we went to a park every morning for about 3 hours, then we went back for a nap. On our anniversary (9 years), which was Thursday, we went to Restaurant Marrakesh in Epcot (good, but expensive) then took two "space trains" (the monorail) to Magic Kingdom to see the Spectromagic light parade and fireworks. Alexander actually liked the parade this time (last fall, he cried the whole time). He did not like the fireworks, not because they were too loud, but he didn't like how it got bright suddenly. So, I had to walk elsewhere so he couldn't see them.

Instead of making a slide show like I usually do when we go on a trip, I'm posting the pictures individually so that I can explain them. So, then the kids won't just be cute, but you'll actually know what was going on.

But before I get to our vacation photos, I neglected show before and after pictures of Alexander's haircut. Just before we went on vacation, I gave him a bath. Afterward, I was combing his hair and noticed how long it was in the back. So, I brought out the scissors and cut the back and around his ears. We're still not quite ready for him to have a short haircut. I'll probably bring him to a kids' barber before my sister's wedding next month to trim it up a little, but then the next haircut he'll get will be a buzz cut.

Before

After


And now for the vacation photos. The first couple don't have our family in them, but I had never seen the Magic Kingdom decorated for fall before, so I took a couple pictures:



Bob and Glenn by a huge Mickey pumpkin in the Magic Kingdom


Alexander playing in a playground in Magic Kingdom while we were waiting for Glenn and Bob on a ride


Alexander fell asleep waiting for Glenn and I on a ride. I was surprised, because he usually will only fall asleep in bed or in the car.


Bob and Glenn watching a parade come down Main Street in Magic Kingdom.


Glenn looking through a whole in the bridge at a boat at Animal Kingdom.


Bob giving Glenn a piggyback ride out to the car.


Alexander waiting while Glenn and Bob are on a ride (again)


Alexander fell asleep again waiting for Glenn on a ride (I couldn't help taking another picture of him asleep- he's actually not moving!!!)


Bob took some video on his cell phone while on some rides:
Glenn driving a car


Glenn on the Tea Cups


Alexander likes to say no and shake his head whenever we ask him a question. Bob took some video of us asking him some questions.


Poor Glenn seems to get more nightmares when we come back from being away. It happened the last week we were in in CT and continued when we came home this summer. And then he woke up 5 times last night crying. Bob gave him a band-aid on his leg the last time, and he finally slept the rest of the night. Band-aids are so magical! Hopefully he'll sleep better tonight. Alexander is of course back to his normal schedule.