A Day with Disney ... in Hong Kong. After 14 days in mainland China, we were finally headed home. Well, sort of. But we had one last stop to make. Something that Lily Grace had been planning for nearly 5 years. You see, when she first heard about Mickey and Minnie, she could still say only a few words. But she'd always tell us that she was going to see Mickey and Minnie ... "One day."
Well, sweet baby girl, your one day finally arrived. To be accurate, we didn't get that much of a view of Mickey and Minnie, but we saw just about everyone else. Even had a picture or two taken with a few of them. Lily Grace and Lia Faith (and even Austin, I think) were so excited this day. Conveniently, our hotel offered a shuttle bus to and from Disneyland, so bright and early Thursday morning, March 15, we loaded up and headed that way. Lucy Hope was still holding out a little on me and Austin, but she had begun to show signs of giving up what we later came to realize was the biggest acting job this side of Hollywood. You see, she really was happy to be around us, but she didn't think it a good idea to let us figure that out.
Here's the little princess of the trip trying her best to keep us from knowing how happy she was and what a good time she was having. Trying to hide a smile as big and impressive as hers must be hard work!
Tinker Bell suggested that I join the picture and I'm glad she did. Lily and Lia will laugh at this one years from now. And they're probably not the only ones who'll laugh. Stop it, now! Do I look a little anxious? Where's Peter Pan and that nasty crocodile?
Caught you! There's that smile you've been hiding. It's so funny to watch this little princess hold back what she has been feeling so long. I'm not sure why she did it, but it's something we'll never forget. Austin and I thought she just didn't like us. I guess it just took her a while to get used to us. But rest assured, she flashed this smile and more on this magical day in Disneyland ... all day long!
Lily Grace wanted to ride anything that seemed a the least bit dangerous. This is a parachute ride in Toyland. It's Woody's little soldier area and the thing goes way up in the air and then drops you down --- about 8 times I think. Lily and Lia screamed with delight each time. I just screamed.
I can't remember whether I took this picture or if Austin took it, but you can see that Lucy Hope is still trying her best to hide that smile. We'd already seen it several times today, so her facade was up with us at this point and it was just so funny to watch her unwittingly contribute to her own undoing with the whole "I'm not gonna let you too close" thing. Connie is laughing at the whole thing while one of us shot this picture.
A conversation with a princess, a real, live princess. Daddy, Daddy, it's Cinderella! Now that's what Lily and Lia were hoping for when we came to Disneyland this One Day. I think Lia was so infatuated that all she could do was smile while Cinderella talked. Lily Grace, who has turned into somewhat of a tomboy today, was equally smitten. Both wanted to hold her hands to see how soft the gloves were.
Aren't they cute with Cinderella. Lily and Lia wanted to stay with her all night. All they could say was "I met the real Cinderella!!" I was a little surprised at how cordial and comforting Cinderella was to the girls. She was so genuine and had a nearly 5 minute discussion with the girls, asking them what they had seen at Disney and if they'd enjoyed their day. Thank you Cinderella for making Lily Grace and Lia Faith's "One Day" special!
Well, that's all from Disneyland this Magical One Day. Tomorrow, we'll just hang out around the hotel and get packed for home. We are so looking forward to seeing our friends and family again back in the states.
See you soon!
Jerry, Connie, Austin, Lily Grace, Lia Faith, and Lucy Hope
Green, Party of Six
Well, sweet baby girl, your one day finally arrived. To be accurate, we didn't get that much of a view of Mickey and Minnie, but we saw just about everyone else. Even had a picture or two taken with a few of them. Lily Grace and Lia Faith (and even Austin, I think) were so excited this day. Conveniently, our hotel offered a shuttle bus to and from Disneyland, so bright and early Thursday morning, March 15, we loaded up and headed that way. Lucy Hope was still holding out a little on me and Austin, but she had begun to show signs of giving up what we later came to realize was the biggest acting job this side of Hollywood. You see, she really was happy to be around us, but she didn't think it a good idea to let us figure that out.
It was so neat to read about your journeys! The girls are getting so big and I know it was a long journey for all of you. What a great family, you are very blessed!
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