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By Sarah
What great luck that the only time Disney on Ice would be in Loveland in 2012 was on the weekend of Michelle's birthday!  It was like a mini trip to Disney World but without packing or high prices.  We figured since our children are so small & it was so cheap compared to Florida, we would get seats close enough to really see the skating & shake hands with the characters afterward.  Best decision we made in February.


Danny was our #1 enthusiast.  He makes a great fan & appaulded & smiled like the best of them. 
Friends have asked me if there was "real" skating, so I included the above picture of Belle & the Beast once he turns back into a prince.  Looks good to me, and I did live in North Dakota for 4 years, so you have to take my word for it.
Michelle loves Minnie Mouse so we had a Minnie Mouse dress made for her birthday via Etsy.  It was a big hit.  (Still is.)  This is Michelle smiling as Minnie skated toward her.
Kaelah did not want her picture taken, but she's very willing to tell you she saw lots and lots of princesses at Disney on Ice.  Scared stiff in the moment but excited for weeks afterward -- that's our 4-year-old.




Danny was super excited about the Incredibles.  He knew Buzz was going to be there so it was a bonus for him.

Below, I saved my favorite picture for last.  Our birthday girl shaking hands with Minnie Mouse.  (:  Life only got better when we joined Grandma & Grandpa for Minnie Mouse cupcakes at home that evening.

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