day 6--EPCOT

Our group of 11 shrunk to just 6 as we started our day at EPCOT. 

The classic "ball" shot!

After getting fast passes for "Soarin", we headed over to the "Turtle Talk" with Crush show.  The kids watched sting rays while we waited for the show to start.  (Yes, that is a bib tied around Clark's neck.  It was SOAKED from teething drool.)

Mom!  Come get Bubba!  The show's starting!

As we walked out of the Crush show, we hopped on the Nemo ride. (in the clamshells!)

The scary shark!

Then we just kind of made our way around the countries.  While we were in France (my favorite!), we saw Marie from The Aristocats movie.  AM loved her so much (possibly the name connection?) that she picked a stuffed Marie for her souvenir.

We also ate a deeeeelicious lunch at an outdoor cafe in "France".  Think buttery croissants, cheese plates, chocolate mousse.  This was by far our favorite lunch while at WDW.  Such a gorgeous day to eat outside! 

Unfortunately, while AM was getting her picture made with Marie, Clark climbed to a standing position in his stroller and fell (yep) backwards to the ground. 
sigh.
Then he fell asleep not too long after that.  (We watched him closely!)  Thank goodness for strollers that fold down flat for naptime!

In Japan we caught a show by a little Japanese lady who made animals out of taffy candy.  AM chose a pink unicorn.  surprised?



Clark loved watching the trains in the huge exhibit outside.



Waiting to use a diaper changing station!

AM and C loved beating on these loud drums that we passed by.

And we I let her get her (whole) face painted.  She had never had this done, and come on, we were at Disney World!

We met Mulan in China!

We had an early (well we did that every night) dinner at the Japanese hibachi grill.  (Another Jurgensen family favorite!)  Clark's shirt says it all...

I can't see you.  You can't see me.

Mommy, you should know by now I don't pose for pictures!

Actually, just to document, Clark did amazingly better than normal at this dinner.  Restaurant eating is becoming a BIT easier for him. 

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndddddddddd POSE!



Clark playing "Rock the Monorail" on our way home.

Phew!  What a day!

I think I've mentioned it before, but we rode so many fun rides at every park!  I just coudn't snap pics and wrangle Clark at the same time.  So much fun!



And here's where we get real.  Don't get me wrong, DW days are incredible and bring the most wonderful memories, but they are also loooooong and tiring for the munchkins!  We were waiting for the monorail in this shot, and AM was pooped!  (and I think a little sad because she knew the next day was our last day...) 
:(