Sorry

Ok, I've been a bad blogger...hopefully I can stay caught up a little better!

Let's continue with Christmas.

Santa did make it to our house and he brought lots of goodies!!!! Elizabeth received season tickets to Universal Studios, several toys she wanted, and some other great surprises from the jolly old man. Banastre received a new tv and dvd player for his room and lots of dinosaurs and Diego! St. Nick even left a gift for Mom and Dad. We received season passes to Universal also!!!

Banastre was a little overwhelmed with all of the presents. It literally took him all day to get around to opening everything. Once he opened one present he wanted to play with it rather than open another. It was great. Maybe we should all take this cue for next year and extend the gift opening all day long!!!

Christmas evening was spent at Grandma and Grandpa's with Art and Jemina. I ended up with no pics from there. (I have no clue as to why .) But we had a wonderful meal and a great time with family.

Christmas 2007 was wonderful and full of many new memories and old traditions that we hope to carry forth for many years to come!

Christmas Eve

Before moving to Florida, Christmas Eve was always spent with my family at my Grandmother's house. This year we were looking to make our own traditions. So, what better thing to do in Florida on Christmas Eve, when the temperature is in the mid 80's? Miniature Golf of course! We went to Disney's Winter Summerland Mini Golf. There are two courses, both Christmas related. One is Summer themed, the other winter. We chose Summer! It was so much fun!!!! Matt's brother, Art and his wife Jemina, were with us. It was Jemina's first time ever with Putt-Putt!

Elizabeth and Jimena on Santa's sleigh when we arrivedThe elves built a beautiful sand castle

Everyone is very serious about the game

Elizabeth didn't pay much heed to the sign, she tried to wake Santa up!

I loved the themeing, especially the "elfstreams" that the elves used to get to Florida!

As you can see, this was a great time! We even let Banastre play the last hole, but I was too busy helping to get pics. Hopefully next year he can play them all with us!

After a fun day golfing, we went back to Sue and Reg's and had a good Christmas Eve dinner with everyone. We went home and Banastre and Elizabeth opened gifts from Granny and Paw-Paw and the customary pajamas from Mommy and Daddy.

Both of the kids were worn out, so it was time for bed. But first, we had to make and put out cookies and milk for Santa.
Will the big man find us in Florida? Stay tuned to find out!!!

Christmas Recital

My Little Toy Soldier
Elizabeth is the one in the very middle
Christmas Princess
This pic didn't come out too well, but she is third from the left.

On December 20 and 21, Elizabeth's new dance school held their Christmas recital. With only three weeks of practice, they allowed Elizabeth to participate. She did a wonderful job. We were very impressed with all the dances at this dance school and are very happy we made the switch! This week they are starting practices for their competition pieces. I know Elizabeth will be wonderful!!

Mom's Christmas Vacation

Mom was with us until The 23rd. We had such a great time together!! I don't have too many pics with her, I was too busy enjoying myself. Hopefully, she will be sending me a cd with all of her pics on it soon. (Hint, Hint)

We visited the Magic Kingdom and Epcot during the rest of her stay. We also stayed the night with Mom one night at the timeshare at Disney. Here are just a few pics from those trips:

On the TTA Main Street USA decked out for Christmas Waiting for the afternoon parade Cinderella's Castle with "Ice Crystals" "Wishes"

And no, I can't believe I actually got this pic!!!

100th Post!!

Wow!! I can't beleive I made it to my 100th post!! Just watch..there are a ton of posts coming to show all of our Christmas fun!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from the Tarleton Family!

May you remember the true reason for the season!!!!
Best wishes for all of your Christmas dreams to come true!

Christmas activities already!

My mom, otherwise known as Nana, arrived Saturday evening!! We are so excited to have her here!!!!!!!!!! On Sunday we took her to Disney's MGM Studios. She rode lots of rides and Elizabeth rode her first upside down roller coaster, Aerosmith's Rock'n'Roller Coaster. We went to measure just as a joke and she was tall enough! (This means she has grown four inches in a year, wow!!!) She almost backed out, then screamed the first half of the ride. When it was over I thought she would NOT ride again. To my surprise, she went right around and got back on with Nana and Daddy! She asked to ride again, but we had other things to see and do. We also went to Lights!Motors!Action! Extreme Stunt Show! Matt knows one of the stunt drivers...so we also took Mom on a backstage tour. That evening we went to the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing lights. With the lights, music, and snow Mom says she is finally in the Christmas spirit. Here's a few pics of what we have done so far...

Walking alone to the VIP entrance.

Checking out one of the stunt cars. Elizabeth and Banastre backstage with Herbie. In honor of Elizabeth's first ride!

Nana will be here until Sunday. We have lots more fun planned, so expect a lot more pictures. I am going to copy her memory card too, so I am sure to have plenty!