I believe in Magic...

For those of you who know me, know that I have a minor obsession with Disney.  Well, maybe just a tad bit more than a "minor" obsession.  We just love it!  The shows, the movies, the merchandise, and the theme parks!  We have lost official count of the number of times that we have been to Walt Disney World, but we know that it's been over 300 days...



I have a friend who just got back from Disney World and HATED it!  The crowds, the heat, the prices... and has no desire to go back, even though she has been several times before.  This actually breaks my heart!  I can't fathom feeling that way about somewhere so completely magical.  That's when it hit me- it's not a magical place for her.  I realized that there are 2 different kinds of Disney for people.  The first kind are the people that go, take their kids, and basically just try to get through it, almost like a chore.  The second kind are the Magic believers.  The kind that go (whether once or 500 times) and every time they see the castle at Magic Kingdom actually get a flutter in their tummy.  It's not just the rides, the characters, the toys, or even the fireworks... it's the combination of all those things that make... Magic.

That's what Disney is for us... absolute MAGIC!  It doesn't matter how many times we go, how crowded it is, or for how long we stay... it's this amazing wonderful place that brings tears to my eyes every time we leave it.

Maybe it has something to do with the smiles and sheer joy we see in the kids faces when they see their favorite character or ride their favorite ride.

But it's not just for the kiddos... It's for Aaron and I who are still kids at heart!  Whether it's Aaron singing on American Idol at Hollywood Studios, or us traveling there without the kids for our anniversary... it's truly our

                     HAPPY PLACE!

So, for my dear friend who does not want to go back... as hard as it is for me to imagine, I'll just have to assume that Disney World is not "Magical" for everyone.  And, I'm ok with that as long as she has somewhere on this earth that is Magical for her.  Whether it's a beach, a house in the mountains, or even her back yard... everyone should have a place that makes their tummy flutter every time they see it- a place of pure

Magic...