Bella's Birthday Cruise

There’s nothing like spending your birthday with Minnie Mouse! Arabella, my one and only baby girl, turned 6! I can not express how shocking that it is :) and how incredibly grateful to God I am to have such a powerhouse of a daughter. To see your child's personality develop is such an amazing part of motherhood. And Arabella is full of joy, curiosity, and energy 24/7. But what I’m most amazed by is her compassion. She’s so loving - at home and at school - she’s a leader in her class, always helping the younger kids and her teachers. I’m so proud. So when she asked us if it was possible to meet some of her favorite characters for her birthday, especially THE Minnie Mouse, we were happy to surprise her with a Disney Cruise!

There were so many opportunities to meet princesses and super heroes all over the ship. They really did a great job with keeping the excitement going with social distancing in mind. We spent her special day exploring Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay in the Bahamas.

We didn’t stop moving all day. Ha! We fed sting rays and Bella tried snorkeling for the first time. There wasn’t an activity that she didn’t do!

My little mini me is growing up guys! Notice the missing tooth? She’s blossoming into such an awesome little human being. Celebrating her and making her wish come true aboard the Disney Magic was a birthday we will all cherish.