Walt Disney World - Day 1 - The Pirate's League

Robbie loves to play dress up.  At home we've been firefighters & cops, knights & dragons, and most recently pirates.  When I read about Disney's "The Pirates League" as I was planning our vacation, I got right on the phone and made a reservation. When we got to the Magic Kingdom, we took a left at the Castle and headed into Adventureland.  Next to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride is the secret entrance to the "Pirate's League."  After checking in, our first order of business was to be assigned, by order of Jack Sparrow, a pirates name by way of the "Paradise Box." Robbie turned the wheel and out fell a, ahem, pair of dice.  The numbers were used along with his birthday to locate his secret pirate name from Jack Sparrow's book.

Turn the wheel, little Robbie!

 Robbie's new pirate name was "Roger Raidrage" and we proceeded to the chair.  Master Raidrage decided to choose the "Captain Hook" look from the list of available choices.  He also selected a hook from the selection of piratey things Disney has on display.

All hooked up and ready to go.

Getting eyebrows (for the first time, really...)

mustache

Bandanna, tattoo, clip on earring, & eye-patch
(all included with pirate package)

 After being all made over, Master Raidrage had to recite a pirate oath:

I pledge to be a true and honest pirate.
One who can always be trusted not to be trusted,
To run from any fight I cannot win,
To win any fight from which I cannot run,
To plunder treasure with a hearty laugh,
To swab the deck with a hearty hand,
To seek freedom with a hearty heart,
And to sing "Yo Ho" in a hearty voice,
And to discourage the spurious/frivolous use
of "parlay" in situations of conflict.

 This was signed by Captain Jack Sparrow himself.  He was given a velvet pouch in which to keep his "booty" and received a gold medallion to wear around his neck.  Then we were lead to a secret room.

I had to put away my "little box that steals people's souls" so Roger Raidrage could receive his official Disney Pirate photo, which of course we purchased for a few gold doubloons.

(Photo used by permission (c)DisneyPhotopass limited license)

Robbie had an absolute blast doing this.  He also loved the attention he got from basically everyone we passed in the Magic Kingdom that day.  Also, in the few short days since we've been home he's dressed up like a pirate and played for hours.  This was so much fun!  If you have a little pirate wannabe in your house and are heading to Disney, you should check this out!

Mad Scientist

This baking soda & vinegar idea is always going around Pinterest.  I'm feeling awful with a cold today and needed to occupy Robbie, so I decided to give it a try.  It turned out pretty well, he declared it was "cool, but kinda stinky" and asked if there was a way to make a big explosion.  Note to self: buy diet coke and mentos for next chemical reaction lesson.  By the way, if you are following this blog, you should come over to my new blog:  www.makinglunchspecial.blogspot.com and check it out!

A Picturey Post

So I haven't blogged since Christmas.  School and Life have been very busy and there hasn't been a lot of time for extras like blogging.  Sam is still very busy finishing his police field training and I am still teaching away trying to educate the masses in the wonder of mathematics.

In January, we took Robbie out bowling for the first time.  He had so much fun!  Sam and I bowled pretty good games thanks to the bumpers being up.  The saddest part for Robbie was his disappointment that he had to give his "new shoes" back. Poor kiddo.

We took another trip to the Children's museum recently.  I love how the museum changes its exhibits and yet still keeps the good old faithfuls that Robbie loves.  Barbie is gone, but Legos are here.

 Love those dinos!

 Digging in DOW Scienceworks never gets old!

Easter Sunday Sam's schedule got changed and he had to go into work, so Robbie and I were off to church on our own.  It is very difficult to get him to sit still to get a good picture, but I did my best.

 After his nap on Easter, Robbie said he wanted to "Play Pirates."  We created a pirate ship out of our loveseat and a few kitchen chairs and put some "Jake and the Neverland Pirates" on the TV.  I drug a few costume things out of our collection and drew on some piratey whiskers.  A wrapping paper tube telescope completed the outfit.

 Be careful!  He will lure you in with his irresistible cuteness.

ARRRRRR!  Ahoy Mateys!

So maybe some more things to come.  Only 36 school days left until summer break!  Until then, goodnight!