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The Day The Movies Died… Goodbye Great Movie Ride

It was two weeks ago today that Disney announced all the amazing additions and updates that are coming to the US parks as well as the Disney Cruise Line. It was an exciting announcement as they told of new attractions and lands that were slated for each of the four parks at Walt Disney World. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which is… Read more »

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort Day Four – More Resort Fun

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Coming off the heels of an action packed, full filled birthday for Hunter, we were all ready for a chill resort day at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort.  Although we were all exhausted, this was unfortunately Kee and Colonel’s last day at the resort, so we wanted to get a few things in before we had to say our goodbyes…. Read more »

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort Day Three – Hunter’s 10th Birthday

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After a fun day two relaxing around the resort, we had finally arrived at our day of celebration, Hunter’s tenth birthday!  We were first awoken by Hunter at 3:30 am when he was knocking on the bathroom door, which startled Emily and I a bit because we weren’t expecting a knock.  Hunter had a hard time getting back to sleep because the… Read more »

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort Spring Break Day Two – Resort Fun

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After a fun day one relaxing at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, we were finally settled in and enjoying the start to our relaxing week.  Although it was a bit brisk, and quite windy, that didn’t stop Colonel and I from our traditional bike ride to the beach.  Since I already had my bike, we met down by the Community… Read more »

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Spring Break 2017 Day One – Arrival

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Drive From Orlando, FL to Hilton Head Island, SC After a busy few months of work, birthday prep, and school, the Hayes family was ready to enjoy a relaxing Spring Break at one of our favorite destinations to chill, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort.  We first visited Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort on our east coast road trip in 2008,… Read more »

23 Hours of Mickey… A Sad Tale

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Hayes Family Fish Tank

For as much time as we spend at Disney, my assumption is you are thinking this post is about one of our crazy weekend experiences at the park.  While you would be correct on the weekend part, this had nothing to do with any theme park at all. It started Saturday when Emily needed to run to Michael’s to pick… Read more »

Thanksgiving And Drew’s 50th Birthday – North Carolina Weekend

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It was a simple holiday trip to North Carolina that Emily had been planning since the middle of the summer. Our sister-in-law Fran reached out and mentioned she wanted to have a special birthday gathering for Emily’s brother Drew and after 2 seconds of contemplation, the hotel was booked and Pinterest saw a spike in their birthday ideas pin volume…. Read more »

Kee & Colonel’s 50th Wedding Anniversary

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50th Wedding Anniversary Gift

I can honestly say it has truly been a pleasure having Kee and Colonel be such a big part of our lives.  I have had the pleasure of knowing them for about the last 15 years and have come to know them both as remarkable human beings.  Kee is an amazing mother and best friend to Emily, as well as a loving… Read more »

Hunter Patrick Hayes – Week Two

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Week two with Hunter Patrick Hayes was strikingly similar to week one. He has this amazing routine going now that consists of: screaming, eating, screaming, pooping, screaming, sleeping, screaming, and then screaming. Not sure how he developed this pattern so quickly, but he is automatic. Thank goodness for Grandma and Grandpa Griffin who are helping us out sooooo much. Many… Read more »