A Magical Birthday Week

We're back up north with a bit of a tan, a few more freckles and three big smiles.  We had such a fun week in the sun and most importantly, one magical day at Disney World.  Here are a few highlights.

Nana, Jahred and Axel pose in front of the castle.  This little man has no idea what's coming!

First things first, a very serious "Buzz Lightyear" space ride.  Axel took to the laser shooter quite naturally, helping defeat evil in the galaxy.

He loved meeting the characters!  If I had known this would be his highlight, I would have been more prepared with an autograph book.  Silly mommy, I thought he would be all about the rides?!

Front row, curb-side for the parade, we finally tracked down a pair of ears and Axel was all smiles (and squints).

This was his most favorite part of the day.  Randomly-squirting Tiki Towers held his attention for the better part of the afternoon.  With extra clothes in tow, we let him get SOAKED!  He was in heaven!

Two days later, still in Florida, my non-traditional Axel took a non-traditional Birthday Photo.  Since he captured his own portrait on his first day of school, he thought he should do the same for his 4th Birthday ("My actual Birthday." - as he told everyone he could that night.)  Instead of posing for a candid shot himself, he took this of us, from the comfort of his stroller.  As you can see, we had to adjust to where his lens was pointing to avoid a belly-botton shot, but all-in-all his photography is improving.