Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Giddyup!  We hopped on a boat this morning and headed to Fort Wilderness, where first of all, we had a nice breakfast at Crockett's Tavern.  Daddy got to eat grits, and everyone got to eat those Mickey-shaped waffles where the syrup falls in just the right places and... I'm getting carried away, aren't I?

Anyway, next we visited the stables, where Madison got to ride another pony.  She gets so intense when riding - she's so into it!  Just because she's not smiling 100% of the time doesn't mean she isn't enjoying it.  This girl seems to belong on a horse, from two years old.  

By the way, Daddy does not want to get her one.  A stick horse will do just fine for now.

After a bit of a rest, we went back again to the Polynesian for a swim at their pool, which was just fine by Madison.  Here she is to the right, doing the hula for us.  She just starts to even hear the first notes of "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" and her hands start going out to the hula.  

After a a long afternoon at the pool, we ate Captain Cook's there.  Daddy got Madison a smashed penny with Stitch on it, and we hopped on the monorail once more to say goodbye to the Polynesian.

But we weren't done for the day yet.  The sky opened up for a bit - and rain poured out pretty heavy.  So, while we were back in our room, we took that opportunity to rest for a bit.  Daddy finished a book, while Madison and Mommy napped for a while.  When it looked to be clearing up, together we decided to head over to the Disney Village.  

Boy, was that place crowded!  We did very little shopping 

because of the crowds, but Madison was just loving all the sights and sounds.  We'll have to come back again when it is a little slower (not in the summer).  The one big thing we did at the Village was go eat at the Rainforest Cafe.

Oops!  The periodic storms that take place inside the restaurant didn't sit well with her!  Each time, she'd start crying and Mommy would hold her until they passed.  They fortunately only lasted about ten seconds, and during the meal only happened three times.  AND, Madison got more and more used to them.  She actually started pointing at the gorillas and telling them to Shhhh!  Those crazy monkeys kept on making noise, just like the elephants and the leopards.  

Madison had a good time inside, but didn't like the storm that much.  What she did like was the Python Pasta.  She cleared that plate and even ate some of Daddy's food.  Talk about an appetite!

It was very late when we left to get back to the hotel, but Madison had a good nap today.  Also, we knew we could sleep in the next morning.  So we trudged back to the hotel room for one last evening in Disney.