Finley Meets Minnie

On Saturday morning I read a tweet from Family Fun Calgary about Minnie Mouse being at Southcentre Mall.  After some investigating, I found out that Minnie + Pluto would be at the mall from 12-4 for the Grand Re-Opening of the Disney Store.  It has moved to a new location next door to Lululemon.

We got to the mall around 11 and went right to the line up.  I once went to see Dora at Lawson Height's Mall with Madison and we were there before the mall even opened and waited for hours so she could meet Dora.  I still have the photo downstairs! So I expected a similar situation for Minnie.

We were close to the front of line and only waited about an hour to see Minnie.  Finley was really excited about meeting her and was thrilled when she walked by us.  However, she was a little taken back when it was her turn to meet her.  I was surprised because Finley was the kid who cried when she had to leave Santa or the Easter Bunny so I figured this would be the same.  But after thinking about it, I figured it was because she is rarely exposed to Santa or the Easter Bunny and doesn't even know what either really are.  She watches Mickey's Clubhouse every.single.day. She sings, she dances, she talks to the TV and is always learning something.  So she knows who Minnie is and where Minnie usually is and I think it was a little hard for her comprehend the whole situation.  It did, however, make me excited for Disney in 2013 though.  Can't wait....less than 2 years to go.....

Here are some photos from our afternoon with Minnie....

When she first caught a glimpse of Minnie.....it was priceless.....

Penelope chewing away.  She was also intrigued once she saw Minnie and I swear her eyes never left the mouse.

This is what Finley is also being for Halloween.  The exact outfit minus the yellow shoes because we don't have yellow shoes and the Disney store charges a fortune for them.  The costume is identical to the Disney store one but was found on Kijiji for less than half the real cost.  Finley loves her costume!

Still watching Minnie...

FInally it was Finley's turn.  I actually had to nudge Finley towards Minnie  because she was so overwhelmed!

 Penelope wanted in but refused to let go of Greg.  I think she was a little scared!

And a few more with Finley and Minnie.  It sucks that her headband was all messed up but the pictures are fabulous none the less!

Here is Finley's hug with Minnie.  Not sure how it ended up down here, it should've been up further but oh well.

As we were leaving, we got a 20% off coupon for the Disney Store when I finally found a Jessie from Toy Story t-shirt for Finley.  She will be happy on her birthday when she sees it.  She LOVES Jessie as much as she loves Minnie!