Claire's Royal Day

Since Brock had his turn fighting Darth Vader and meeting the Power Rangers, it was Claire's turn for a special day and it was indeed! We started the day by going to Bippity Boppity Boutique, which was absolutely amazing! If you have a little girl and are going to Disney, this is a MUST DO! When we arrived at the boutique we were taken to a back room where they informed us that the Fairy Godmother had chosen Claire to be the Royal Princess who would get to sit in the window to have her transformation. We were really excited to hear that! They led us through the store to the special place in the window. She was given a red cape to wear and was escorted by people saying "Princess Claire is coming through" She was a little overwhelmed by that but just had a shy face. Once she was in the window seat the fun began. She was given a choice of the different hairstyles and she chose the up-do which was really pretty.

After she had chosen her style the magic began. The stylist started on her hair first. She got it pulled back and while she was waiting for it to set she did her make-up, nails and all that good stuff. Claire, who has never wanted me to do anything like that with her, sat perfectly still and was just totally enchanted with what was going on. It was so adorable that Tim and I both were moved to tears watching her. She just acted so big that it couldn't help but make you think forward several years towards a prom night or maybe even her wedding. All the things that Moms dream of when that daughter was put into their arms.

She was so excited about her nails being pink

One of the neatest parts of the BBB experience was that the whole time she was getting her hair, make-up and nails done she was turned away from the mirror and couldn't see anything that was going on. So after they had finished they put the "fairy dust" all over her with the magic wand that the Fairy Godmother had left there that morning for her, they turned her around. As they did they said "Bippity, Boppity...(turning her around) Boo" and then she caught the first glimpse of herself. Her first word was "WOW"! It was the cutest and sweetest moment of her life. She felt so beautiful and her body posture changed immediately.

When the magical transformation was over we headed to the Magic Kingdom. It was a little bit of a headache trying to get to the Kingdom from Downtown Disney, but we made it to Cinderella's Castle with a minute to spare. We checked in at the desk and moments later were taken inside to meet... Cinderella!

Cinderella was beautiful and both of the kids seemed a little overwhelmed by meeting her. It was so sweet the way they seemed awestruck. We had our picture made with her and were then shown to the "Royal Staircase" where we went upstairs to have lunch. I think that I was every bit as excited as the kids were. It was a dream come true to be able to be in the castle, let alone eat there! When we were shown to our table they brought us a magic wand for Claire and a sword for Brock so that he could protect his Princess. Then we were treated to time with the other beautiful Princesses. This was so exciting!

Princess Aurora "Sleeping Beauty"

Princess Jasmine

Belle "Beauty"

Snow White and Brock made a special connection. He asked her where the Seven Dwarfs were because he really wanted to meet them. She told him that they were in the mines. He was very excited to tell her that he thought it was really funny when Dopey blew water out of his ears. Snow White then asked him which Dwarf he was the most like and told her Dopey. She said "Well, if you are like my Dopey then I must give you a kiss", and she did. So he had a huge lip print on his forehead. Tim said "well, yesterday he fought Darth Vader and today he got his first kiss from none other than Snow White"

Unfortunately, we couldn't stay there forever and we finished our meal so we had to go. We descended the Royal Staircase and were greeted again by Cinderella. She asked Claire if she had enjoyed herself in her castle and called her by name when she did which really impressed me. Then she said "Now Brock, that looks like Snow White's lipstick on your forehead, did she kiss you?" Brock said "Yes, because I told her that I was like Dopey". Cinderella said "Well, I can't let you leave here with her being your favorite Princess" and she leaned down and gave him a kiss on his cheek. So he had his 2nd kiss from Cinderella. You can only imagine what his Dad thought about that! So he walked around the rest of the day with the two lipstick marks on his face. It ended up being quite a day for him as well as Princess Claire.

In keeping in theme with the royal day, we were able to see the musical show that took place on the steps of the castle. It was really spectacular. It was hot standing in the sun watching it, but it was really fun.

We caught the parade at 3:00 that day to and were able to see the woman who made the magic of the day happen. The Fairy Godmother!

This was definitely one of my favorite days! We were able to make great memories with both of the kids. I highly recommend that if you have a daughter and go to Disney World, don't miss out on BBB and the Castle meal, they are WELL worth the money you spend!!!!!