4.30.2013

Special Sights ~ Little Free Library

   I have run across photographs of these little libraries, designed to look like see-through mailboxes, many times before.  Only now have I taken the time to learn more and I am completely captivated! 


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4.18.2013

EE Week Book Chain


   We are smack-dab in the middle of National Environmental Education Week! Charlotte's preschool is celebrating by studying bugs and Claudia and I have been enjoying one of our new favorite books which is perfect for the occasion, What Do You See?: A Lift-the-Flap Book About Endangered Animals!




4.17.2013

Disney World: Meet the Characters

   Armed with hearts full of anticipation, the girls tore the last link off of our countdown chain on the way to Disney World.  During our week-long stay we had planned three different character dinings to make the best use of our time.  Though I wasn't sure how the girls would react to all the Disney characters, and my husband was sure he didn't want to waste the whole trip in line at meet and greets, we were excited to meet a few princesses, and maybe even Mickey.  We had the Disney Autograph Books I made in tow, and a double stroller, camera, snacks...ready, set, GO!

   Wait/  Before you go to meet anyone, make sure you obtain a PhotoPass card from PhotoPass photographers {update: you can use your magic bands to store your photos}.  Usually found near the entry gates (and throughout the parks), their job is to take pictures of you in front of Disney landmarks and with characters.  Utilize this service!  No payment is due when the picture is taken.  You can have as many taken as you want and they will hand you a free PhotoPass card each time.  Once you get one card, have it handy and give it to future photographers before they snap your pictures so you can minimize the amount of PhotoPass cards to keep up with.  When you get home, create an account here and order away! 

Warning: If you lose your PhotoPass card then there is no other way to retrieve them.  And, prices are steep.  Each 4 x 6 is $14.95 (reg price). It's a great service if you aren't an avid photographer!  I take thousands of pictures of my girls but still needed the professionals to get shots like this: