Disney World Fall 2010

Since there's a lull in current life.  I thought I'd post our D-World trip & pictures. 

As far as the trip went, it seems like years ago now.  Crazy how day to day life can be mundane, yet I look back a few months and so much has happened.  I find myself saying this a lot - but it truly was a great, fun trip.  I rarely take off more than a few days here and there, so when we had 7 days to look forward to it seemed like it would be a long time.  Of course it flew by with us all wishing for more free time, more ride time, more family time. 

We were fortunate to have a big, two story "villa" to share with Cam, Tiff, Phoebe, Lyla, G-Ma Lawna & Papa Jim.  The weather was fantastic.  Jim had our days planned well with time at each park, good eats, and free time.  Dexter was my little pal and slept everynight on my head.  The kids dared to go on more rides then I would ever go on.  We celebrated Tiff & Phoebe's b-days and Jim and I found ourselves away from home again for another anniversary. 

I lost our camera about 100+ pictures into the trip.  I am still sad.  All pictures below courtesy of the CA Munholland families - I can't come close to posting them all.  Of course the day Phoebe and Zoe went to Alice's Tea Party was the day I had the camera.  Not too mention the day Tiff & I had an hour of R & R on the beach sipping cocktails.   One of the videos we lost was of the only baseball playoff game we saw because for some reason, not one place at Disneyworld has TBS.  We had to go to a ESPN restaurant, wait in line...yes, wait in line, not put our name in for a table, but wait in an actual line!  It also happened to be the night the Phillies'  Roy Halladay pitched only the second no-hitter in post season ever!  We got the crowd's reaction, plus the kids' who actually knew what was going on...a bit of history on record for us.  But, sadly, all for not.

More commentary below accompanied by pictures. 

Last kid's quote:

Watching Toy Story 3

Kellan: "Barbie has a big butt."
Mom: "Barbie has a perfect butt."
Zoe: "Ken has a juicy butt."

See above & below.  If you could have seen the video.  I swear the Magic Carpet ride we were on was possessed.  I think I was more scared than the kids.

We ate one of our meals in the Castle - accompanied by all the princesses.  Lots of smiles from the girls & Kellan (and Jim).

Not Disney appropriate.  See background. 

Kellan "eating" escargot.

P & T's birthday

If only you could really see all the dance moves going on. 

Dexter and his favorite guy.

BRRRRR.!

To & Fro WA

Zoe and I made a quick trip to WA a couple weeks back, followed by Tim, Debi & Monty coming to visit a few days later.  If I haven't been in WA or visiting with people from WA I have been working non-stop.  

Zoe was a real trooper in WA, as she never left the house.  I only left the house to go on beer & food runs.  We spent the entire time cleaning up/out grandma & grandpa's house - whether for a move to CO or just because it needed to be done.  Many trips to recycling, library & Goodwill amounted for a lot of work and I have to thank my bro's, sis-in-laws & Marston for a job well done.  It was a very productive trip in my mind.  Grandma did a great job staying out of the way, I know it was not easy...on anyone.  Including Jim as Dexter didn't sleep at all, was up literally all night one night.  Jim finally brought him into our bed around 5:00 am, for Dexter to poke him in the eye so hard that Jim's head went back through the head board.  He (Jim) was fine, I can't say so much for the headboard.  Unfortunately I didn't have my camera...charged, so no pix.

The Tim Kabisch family came into town last week for a few days.  Lots of fun was had by all.  Tim & Debi got a night out as did Jim and I for the first time in a very long time.  Jim got to go to the mall, then we went for some burgers at the Cherry Cricket.  I need to start a diet/exercise program here at some point.  We look forward to gaining another niece (most likely) in July & Monty gets to be a big bro.  Of course Dexter was absolutely hell sleeping while they were here, hoping that doesn't scare them any :)

We had a couple more days of high temps, in the 60's it's been great, but the cold is coming with 0 temp on Tuesday, I can't wait.  Happy late 18 month b-day to Dexter.  Time is flying by & I've packed up more clothes, sniff, sniff.

Happy New Year! 2011

First off - Happy Late Birthday G-Ma Sue!!!  May this be a super 2011!  Retirement is right around the corner :)


I made it back to work after two, four day weekends.  I still won't work a full week as Zoe and I are going to WA on Thursday.  It will be five weeks before I have to work a five day week, enjoying it while I can.  I spent four of the days off, collectively, painting our basement.  I had lots of help from the children.  It's amazing how Zoe an have her favorite outfit on and not get a drop of paint on her, I told Dexter it was "Hot" and he didn't go anywhere near the paint, and Kellan managed, in less than five minutes, to trip, step in the paint, rub up against the only painted wall and get more paint on him than the brush.  I will not be painting anything again anytime soon.  


We finally got our first snow last weekend followed by more this weekend.  Dexter was sooo excited to go out in the snow.  We didn't quite have the best snow clothes to accommodate, but nevertheless he lasted for a lot longer than I would have (I guess that doesn't say much).  I have been able to avoid outside playtime so far.  The kids got the day off school today & we had a high of 8 degrees.  I still made it to work just fine & Jim took the kids to McDonald's for a play fest - Zoe in her shorts & T-shirt.  


These days: Zoe is into bribing people - "I'll give you $20.00 if you..." - Kellan is talking in the third person "Kellan Rocks", "Kellan has to go to the bathroom"- Dexter enjoys walking Zoe's babies in her strollers & inevitably making out with them at some point.  That's all that's going on here.


Note:  I know the videos aren't working anymore. I switched to this template to change things up for 2011 & go figure it broke my videos.  

Kellan speaking to mom.

Kellan: "Don't ever trust a boy."

Warmer days on X-mas break

  

Two buds watching TV

GO Seahawks!