In January, Wilson and I began planning a Disney trip. (Well, to be honest Wilson was really the one who started the planning... because he is a great dad!!) We went in March 2011, and the kids talk all the time about the trip and wanting to go back. We decided this would be a great time to go... the 3 older kids are at the age where Disney is still magical and fun but they are also becoming more independent. I am so glad we did... they were a great age to do so much!
We decided to surprise the kids with a scavenger hunt... or a treasure hunt as they call it! They love doing these and their sweet May May has a treasure hunt for them almost every time they go over to her house. It was perfect! This was the day before the trip.
Wilson and I worked hard that Friday morning while they were at school... making and hiding clues, blowing up balloons, getting surprises ready... and packing!
The kids found this when we got home... their first clue!
The first clue led them to the garage where they found new toothbrushes and the 2nd clue! The 2nd clue told them they would be going on a trip!! It also led them to Sarah Elizabeth's room.
In Sarah Eliz, room they were so surprised to see May May and Bubby! The 3rd clue told them that May May and Bubby would be going along on our trip! It also had a big pack of glow sticks attached and told them how they could use them on their trip at night! The 3rd clue led them outside to the trampoline!
On the trampoline they found clue #4!! They were getting so excited at this point... big, big grins!! The clue told them they would need their sunglasses and sunscreen too... notice they all put their sunglasses on! As I was reading the 4th clue which led to our bedroom, they took off. They heard part of the clue, knew where to go and didn't wait for the rest.
In our room they found the final clue and a balloon attached to a trunk... the clue told them to count to 3 and open the trunk..
1...2...3!
Out comes more balloons and a sign attached!
At this point, they are still trying to figure out what it is!
Andrew reads, "Surprise! We are going to Disney World!" :)
Then he asks... "Are we going tomorrow?!" and then breaks into a huge grin! He 'got it' first.
Then AE and Forrest start to realize what is happening..
I love this face!! Pure surprise and excitement!!
It's finally sinking in.... and they are excited!
Our crew... little kids and big kids so happy!
The surprise was so fun! Then the kids had the night to think about the trip and pack a backpack with their things for the airplane.
Here we are right before bed... packed and ready! Disney World, here we come!
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