Disney Vacation Part 1

We took our first BIG family vacation this year.  Over a year ago a twin mom friend and I got this hair-brained idea to take our families to Disney together.  Crazy right?! 

Camden and Donovan's first flight went great.  We breezed through security- although the boys insisted on taking off their shoes even though they didn't have to (we watched an airport video prior to our trip that showed the kids taking their shoes off).  We brought their car seats on the plane which was the best thing- not only is it safest but they sat the whole time because that's just what they are used to doing in their car seats.  We munched on snacks, did a fun airplane sticker book, and watched some DVD's.  Neither our kids or our friends kids had any trouble with their ears during the flight.  Donovan however had a melt down when we landed because Mickey wasn't right there the second we touched down!

We managed to get our luggage out to the car on our own- although Derek and I looked pretty silly trying to balance everything and push a double stroller and pull a cart of car seats, but we were determined to do it!  The boys helped pick the "silver truck" for our rental and we got all loaded up and out into the Florida sun.  It was a pretty easy trip to the vacation house- however when we got to the house we couldn't get in!  We had 4 tired, hungry 2 year olds and the key code to get the door key out wouldn't work!  After eating our McDonalds in the shade on the driveway we finally reached the home owners- they had changed the code and forgot to tell us!  Oops!  

Our Vacation House- 4 bed rooms, 3 full baths, kitchen, laundry (yea!), and a backyard pool

After getting the kids settled for a nap, the guys unloaded the cars and us girls headed out to the grocery store.  The evening was spent grilling out and swimming in the pool.  During our stay we were able to enjoy the pool many times.  We couldn't believe how much Camden and Donovan loved the pool.  In no time they were jumping in, swimming around and letting us toss them under the water.  Such little fish!

I am so glad we decided to rent a house instead of staying on Disney property- it worked best with the kiddos.  We were able to visit the parks for a few hours, go home for naps (including pregnant Mamma!), and then go back to the parks late afternoon/evening.  We had the kitchen so were able to do breakfast at home, carry in sack lunches, and make dinners the nights we were home.  So much cheaper and healthier than eating out every meal.  Best of all, we came home with a suitcase full of clean laundry!  

If you want info about the house HERE is the link- let them know we sent you if you book something!