Countdown to Disney!

For Christmas we were gifted with a trip to Disneyland,

and we are {FINALLY!} in countdown mode! Hooray!!!

 

 

 

I'm all about being real, so I will just say,

realistically we may never make it to Disneyland as a family of 6 again.

{And no, that is not code for our family is growing, lol!

That is code for: Travel is expensive,

the last time we made it to Disneyland, Sierra was 5

 . . . she's now 11 . . . if you do the math, you'll note that she will

be nearly an adult in the same 6 year span since our last Disney trip :( }

 

So . . .

I want it to be special.

I want every little part to be magical.

I REALLY like a good countdown.

We're gonna be countin' on down the days with a fun

Disney activity daily.

 

So, here we go.

Our countdown kicked off at Grandma and Grandpa's house

{they're going with us, by the way!!!}.

 

Day 1 of Countdown to Disney:

Lady & The Tramp Dinner & Movie

 

 

 

 

 We started with Spaghetti, of course!
 

 

 

 A little chit chat around the dinner table.
 

 

 

 Grandma had printed off coloring pages for each of the girls.
 

 

And you-know-who brought her "Lady" along, don'thcaknow.
 

 

Then it was snuggle time as we watched the sequel to Lady & The Tramp.

 

 

 

I'm so excited for a fun activity every day!
Go ahead, lay it on me:
Disney tips, travel tips, I'm all ears!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We All Scream!

We're trying to get into the summer spirit here {despite the low temps, and RAIN, phooey!}, and nothing says summer like . . . homemade ice cream!!

It's super easy to make, and delicious to eat!

All you need is: 1 Tbsp. Sugar, 1/2 Cup of Milk  1/4 tsp. Vanilla  6 Tbsps. Rock Salt  1 Pint Size Ziploc Bag
1 Gallon Size Ziploc Bag  and  Ice

{We added caramel to one batch, and it was SO yummy!}

Fill the gallon size bag half way with ice, then add the rock salt.  In the pint size bag pour in the sugar, milk, and vanilla.  Seal the bag and place inside the gallon size bag.  Then start shakin' it.  You're only supposed to have to shake it for 5 minutes, but it took us at least 10 minutes to get the ice cream to set up.  I guess we're not very efficient at shakin'!









It is seriously the yummiest treat ever!  And so much fun for the kiddos.

So . . . . I'm curious.  What kinds of kid-friendly summer fun have you been up to?  Any recommendations for other simple fun summer treats that children can help with?  I need some inspiration :)