Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Put them in a bottle

Do you ever wish you could freeze time?  That what is going on in life is so wonderful, even if entirely simple, and you just wish you could enjoy it forever??  Ben and I find ourselves often watching the girls and asking each other if we could just "put them in a bottle" and keep them this age forever.  I've enjoyed all the stages my girls have gone through but the 18-24 month age is probably one of my favorites.  I love watching them learn about the world and start talking about it.    The Copeland house has been filled with great memories lately and there have been times when my heart could just burst with joy.  I find myself asking God how I was this lucky to get this life.  To be entrusted to care for and nurture these two little girls is humbling at times but the most joyful thing I've ever done (and also by far the HARDEST thing I've ever embarked on!)

We just got back from Disney............had an AMAZING time.


Some of my friends asked if I cried when we got there.  I didn't get it......until we took them to the rope drop (thanks Mandy for suggesting) and I had this moment as the train pulled up, and the girls were in awe watching Mickey get out, that tears welled up in my eyes.  Seriously--how is my life THIS cool? 

Ben and I talked about how we are now the parents creating the family vacation memories our kids will look back on and remember.  I take that quite seriously.  I may not remember all the vacations my parents took us on or remember all the stress it caused them.  But I remember that they took us TONS of places and perhaps that is where my love of travel began.  I can only hope we can continue to provide these memories for our girls.

So here are a few of the magical moments.  We are blessed.

In case you're wondering, the closet of the hotel is SUPER cool.........


Just before Rope Drop


Ashley couldn't wait to see Minnie each and every day..............



This could be my favorite picture of the whole trip.  Brooke and Belle were having this adorable conversation about reading books and Belle was telling Brooke that being a princess is more than just a pretty dress--it's about having a kind heart too.  So cute............


What little princess doesn't love her wand????


Notice that I'm trying to become BFF with Cinderella.  We had breakfast in her castle and it was worth all of it!!!  If you ever get the chance, I definitely recommend!