This year, my whole family went to Florida with us. We rented a six bedroom house. We had a wonderful time!

Cast of Characters:
Mom/Grandma- Barbara I
Dad/Papa- John
Sister- Heather
Heather's husband- Henry
Brother- David
David's wife- Barbara II
David's 6 year old- Courtney
David's 3 year old- Casey
Me- Teresa
My husband- Brian
My eight year old son- Corey
My two, then three year old daughter- Arminda
Arminda's favorite baby doll and most prized possesion- Sara

This is in our rental house, clockwise starting with Arminda, it's Armidna, Henry, David, Barbara II, Corey, and my Dad is on the couch.

Henry was having fun teasing the girls. In this picture, he had taken Arminda's hat. I caught him as he was running around the corner!

We went to the character dinner at Chef Mickey's, and I can only describe it as "magical"! It is my most precious memory of the whole trip. My mom bought Casey and Courtney Tinker Bell dresses, and Arminda a Belle dress. They looked SO adorable!

Corey took this picture just before we were seated.

Arminda really liked dancing with Mickey Mouse!

Arminda is dancing with Mickey again.

If Arminda leans over anymore she is going to fall over!

Casey and Arminda loved Dale! When we first walked in, Arminda spotted Dale, and she ran after him yelling, "Hey, wait a minute!" until he stopped and gave her a kiss!

Casey and Arminda talking to Dale again.

Casey is giving Dale a big hug! Arminda appears to be fixing her hair.

Arminda and Casey didn't want Sara to feel left out of the fun!

I don't know what Arminda is saying, but by the look on her face, it was very important.

I believe that Arminda is handing Mickey her Sara.

Arminda has just handed her Sara to Mickey.

Minnie is dancing with Sara! Casey and Arminda are having a lot of fun!

Casey and Arminda boogying down!

My cute husband Brian (I didn't bring the ugly husband with me), Courtney, Arminda and Corey with Goofy. They all look pretty excited!

Pretty much the same pictute, but Casey has joined the group.

When it was about time for the restaurant to close, all the characters really started goofing around. They were taking each others aprons and chasing each other.

Mickey had just taken off Dale's apron, and he is now trying to preserve a bit of his dignity.

My dad holding Sara. (She looks pretty real, doesn't she?)

Casey has Sara now, and is showing her to Mickey and Minnie. Arminda is busy flirting with Chip.

Mickey posing for a nice shot with the kids.

Hurry! Get that bib off Casey!

At first glance, it looks like a nice picture of Casey and Arminda with Minnie, but then you notice Corey's little face peaking up behind Minnie! That's my boy!

Minnie waving a fond farewell to the girls.

There's nothing like the expression of joy on a youngster's face! I really love this picture of Mom.

David and Barbara whooping it up! (They do this thing where everyone is suppose to twirl their napkin over their head, very fun!)

I tell you, the adults had as much fun as the kids!

Corey and Mom clapping to the beat.

Here we are twirling napkins again. That's David in the back, and my very happy Mom in the front. See how much fun we are all having!?! Disney is ageless!!!

Corey resting a bit after supper. Arminda is trying to climb up too! If you look to the left, you can see a bit of Casey's green Tinker Bell dress rounding the corner. That child has boundless energy!

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