We spent a wonderful weekend in Orlando. We went down Friday late afternoon and checked into the hotel. Then we went out for something to eat and to Downtown Disney and walked around. It was a lot of fun. The LEGO store alone is worth the visit. It is really amazing what they have built with Legos. There are some REALLY cool toy stores there too, where the kids can play with some of the toys. Angel enjoyed making a Mister Potato Head at one of the stores.
Saturday was spent at Magic Kingdom. We got there around 9:30 and started riding rides and seeing shows. We were able to get into most attractions in about 10 minutes, which was great. Our friends, Peter and Susan, and their kids and additional family, showed up at Magic Kingdom for a show so we spent some time with them. We stayed pretty much the whole day, not getting back to the room until 9:30 that night. Angel is a die hard Mickey fan now. She was so cute at the parade, waving like crazy to Mickey. She kept asking (before she saw him) is we were going to see the "moving" Mickey.
Sunday we slept in a bit and checked out of our hotel. We went to the Gaylord Palms to see ICE. If you haven't heard of this, it is spectacular. It is about 3 million pounds of ice carved into various winter/Christmas scenes by 30 residents of China. This is truly worth the visit. The hotel itself is also beautifully decorated for Christmas - we spent some time looking around at all of the beautiful decorations and taking pictures.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving
Today we spent Thanksgiving with our good friends Barb, her girls Emma and Ellie, and Barb's sister(Josh was with his dad today). We traveled with them to be with their extended family in Georgia. We had a great time, enjoyed good food and great fellowship. I am so thankful for my kids, Josh and Angel. And for my family and friends (who treat us like family).
Angel, Emma and Ellie chowing down
We stopped by the cotton field so the girls could see how cotton grows.
Angel, Emma and Ellie chowing down
We stopped by the cotton field so the girls could see how cotton grows.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving Feast
Today was Angel's Thanksgiving Feast at school. It was done right outside their classroom in the common area, with three classrooms participating. During the morning, they had "centers" in the classroom, where they made crafts and learned about Thanksgiving. I arrived early to help set up the lunch plates. Before sitting down to eat, they sang two songs. It was so cute and Angel was so excited. I am so thankful for her and Josh everyday. And I am thankful that I can be involved in her school activities.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Fun at the Park
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Fall Festival
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Angel got a new tube
Angel went for her new ear tubes today and it turns out she only needed one - the other ear was ok. She is doing fine tonight and is up and playing!! We were also able to visit little Spencer. Our friends Susan and Peter adopted Spencer in August and their twin girls are from China also. Little Spencer, we hope you feel better soon.
Angel in recovery
Angel with a hospital gown on checking out the JCPenney toy catalog (she recovers quickly Thank God)
Angel in recovery
Angel with a hospital gown on checking out the JCPenney toy catalog (she recovers quickly Thank God)
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Josh ROTC
Saturday we were up bright and early to take Josh to meet the bus at his school. He had an ROTC competition. It was at a school close by so we went to it too. I just have to say, he did great as did his whole unit. He is on the Expedition team, there are about 12 on the team and they all have to march and do all the moves together. The drill routine they did was quite complicated with no two moves the same. He will be traveling at least once a month for competition throughout the school year so we will be going to as many of the meets as we can, which I am sure will be all of them. (Josh is in the second row from the left behind the shorter girl)
The rest of the weekend was spent laying around for me since I had a bad cold. Josh went to his Homecoming dance Saturday night but we didn't leave the house Sunday.
Josh and Angel - Josh dressed for his dance
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