DISNEY WORLD 2012 PART I

This year our Annual Trip to Disney took place the end of September/beginning of October.

We tried several times during the trip to get a good picture of the whole family, but as you will see it turned out to be too much to ask for.

This was Grayer's first trip...and boy did he LOVE it.  This kid loves anything Mickey Mouse (Meeshka, as he likes to call it)

The safari ride was one of the first rides and these two were pros.

Grayer on the other hand was a little bit unsure.  He held on tight to Momma the whole time.

*This one is for me*

The "Tour Guide" told us the bridge might give out, so we had better cross our fingers.  Do you think Dade believed her?

Disney is so amazing.  Not only are there amazing rides to ride, but then they even have cute stuff like this.  This little coloring table in the middle of nowhere.

The kids each took turns getting bracelets made right after this.

Growing, growing, growing!

The next day we went to Epcot for lunch at Teppan Edo.  Grayer thought the hibachi was a little loud.  He spent the whole meal like this...note the chopstick in hand, and the bracelet from the day before.

Self taken picture.  This kid loves hibachi.

Tour Guide #1

Tour Guide #2

Tour Guide #3

Each morning as we waited for the bus the kids got to go and watch the horses...

play on the rocks...

just play.  

It was so humid that almost all of pictures we took in the morning turned out like this.

Hollywood Studios.

Favorite Ride.

Toy Story.

Yeah, we rock in 3D glasses.

Silly.

Silly.

Captivated.

I love these cute little people.

He was happy to just be there and look around at the people and attractions.

*Next Post*

Disney World Part II

HERE COME THE HOLIDAYS

Once the Halloween decorations come out it seems like an endless parade of decorating.  I am thankful it starts with Halloween and ends with Christmas.

Grayer wanted to "help" this year...not sure how much "help" this was.

AZ also thought the pumpkin on your head was helpful.

This is Barney and Baxter, they spent the weekend with us as we decorated.

His favorite place.  I find Gray like this a least once a week.  It doesn't look very comfortable to me, but what do I know.

SCHOOL YEAR HERE WE COME

Dade is now a 1st Grader.

We went to Meet the Teach for the first time, since last year we home-schooled.  He had a great time seeing and meeting friends.  He was very excited for the first day to "finally" come around.

See!!!  Very excited.

Aislyn was equally excited.  We have been part of a co-op preschool for years, so this was her first year to go to "school".

She is following in her brothers silly foot prints.

Now, Grayer wants to join everyone at school.  Don't worry little one...it's coming, faster than you think.

FISHING FAMILY

The weekend before Dade went back to school we decided to try and fit in as much as possible.  Somehow, even though you seem to be always going and playing...there are still so many things you wish you could have done over the summer.  At least this time we finally got fishing in.

Dade got a fishing pole for his birthday a few years ago and has only used it a few times.  So after lots and lots of begging...

Grayer thought the fishing was taking too long, so he and I played at the playground near by.

Aislyn was all over it.  She loves anything that let's her touch slimmy, yucky, things.  

Yep, that's a worm.  I could understand holding a fish you just caught, but the worm...seriously. 

Seriously blessed.

Dade - showing me one of his catches.

Yes, Grayer and I...still at the playground.

2012 SUMMER OLYMPICS

I'm not really talking about the London Olympics.  I'm talking about the Pillow Olympics.

Since the TV was on for virtually two weeks straight.  The kids got to watch and even elected to "compete" in a few Olympic Games.

I still can't tell you if the idea was to step on each pillow or jump over each pillow.

I'm pretty sure the rules changed...several times.

Dade and Aislyn attended an "Olympic" themed summer camp.  Grayer might have felt a little left out.  If you look closely you will see Aislyn's name on the medal.

Precious.

She always comes up with the best ideas and then she is more than willing to "help" everyone share in the idea.

This is what Dade was doing during dress up time.  He is getting so big.

OVER THE SUMMER...

we played, played, played.  Here are a few examples.

Grayer playing dress up.

AZ playing dress up...superhero style.

This boy wore these lovelies almost everyday for about a week. 

Did you know that bike helmets aren't just for outside fun?

Oh okay, so I know that this picture could be better of Dade, but look at Gray's face...could he be more proud of himself?

And yes, those are Grayer's shorts that fell off his body.

Dirty, Dirty Boy!!!

Dirty, Dirty Boy!!!

Let me introduce you to the Leaf Club.  While at playgroup the girls (and Grayer) decided to create the Leaf Club.  I'm not sure all that's involved but I did overhear something about rolly-pollies, ants and that one doesn't go there.