Day 5 Recap: Jared's Birthday!

Jared's birthday was just a few days before we left for Disney! So I planned a whole day for us to explore Disney outside the normal park stuff just for us to have fun and spend some time together!

First on the scavenger hunt...Mini Golf!

Jared's lining up...

We did the Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf course and had a blast! Then we went over to Tri-Circle-D ranch to check out the Disney horses!

They were huge!

In the barn!

Pictures of the horses at Disney over the years.

That was a really special place to go and visit!

We then made our way back to the monorail loop and checked out the five legged goat at the Contemporary before making our way to the Polynesian!

Yes, that's a five legged goat and it wasn't on accident!

Got my first Dole Whip ever!

We then got to go into Trader Sams! We loved how interactive the space was and the waiters were a hoot!

We sat right under the goddess "Uh-Oha!"

So much fun!

We then grabbed a quick nap back at the hotel before heading out to Disney Springs!

Beautiful view of the lake behind the hotel!

Disney Springs has so many new things! Since Jared is a pilot, we of course had to check out the adventure and aviation themed Jock Lindsay Hanger!

Sat on the lake and could see the amphicars taking off at the Boathouse!

Story of how Jock Linsday found Disney Springs!

The pilot...the hanger. *Swoon*

We then checked out a bunch of stuff in the shops!

Yay sugar scrubs!

Love the candied apple designs!

Jared's looking for hidden Mickey's in the paintings!

Because Mickey's on it, we need it!

This day was so much fun and definitely a memorable one for us. Jared achieved equal status with Indi...worthy of his own stunt show!

The next morning we had to head home from the magic. It was one of the best weekends and I can't wait to go back!

Here's us in full shenanigan mode!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is a pretty special day...it's my mom's birthday!!!

My mom is a pretty special lady. ;) Not only is she absolutely beautiful, but she is an amazing woman! I am completely blessed to have her as a role model!

Here's what I love about Mom:

1. She introduced me to Disney and chocolate. What else does a girl need???

2. She's a hard worker. She has tirelessly worked her whole life to be the best at what she does and she never gives up. I hope I can be the best at what I do just like her.

3. She is the most loyal person I know. If I'm into something or my brother is into something, she jumps in 100% and learns about that thing with you. From my days working at the winery to our new runDisney obsession, she loves sharing what you love. And to boot? She sticks with you no matter what.

4. She loves to travel! I have had the opportunity to travel to so many places because of her love for travel! I am so blessed to have had all the experiences I have had and I know my love for travel comes from her and Dad. Thank you for schlepping me all over the world so that I could experience so many things!

5. She is the best teacher. Yes, yes she teaches at Rice. But she's also a great teacher for life. If she doesn't know how to do it, she finds someone who does (hello Spanish and music!). But she's taught me so many things. Like how to make a cheesecake (and cook in general). She taught me about history, how to read and write, how to do a resume, how to make friends. She builds fences, can do-it-yourself on many things around the house, and knows how to shop sales!!!! I have the best person to learn alongside with.

6. She is super compassionate. But what's awesome about her compassion is that she doesn't just look at your plight and go "poor baby" and bring you some milk. But she tells you the things you need to hear to give you that extra push to move past it. I think this is super rare. I'm able to talk to her whenever I'm having a meltdown and be able to move on with her encouragement.

7. She's my best friend. We get together and we can just talk! From Disney to running to clothes she and I just can go on for hours! It's a problem when we are on a trip and we need to get up early in the morning, but it's one of the most cherished things about her that I love!

To thank you Mom for being so awesome. Today we celebrate you!

Love always,
Madelyn