Winter Wonderland

It all started on a perfectly clear, full moon night in a town called Celebration. A cold wind came blowing in. We could all feel the moisture in the air. As we looked up to the heavens, we couldn't believe what we could see.

It was snowing in central Florida.

The children's delight could not be contained as they marveled at this new found treat.

"Look at what I found!" One said to the other.

They tossed it about,

and examined it closer.

Then thought it would be fun to share the joy with their parents.

The children played and laughed and tossed more snow. Covering themselves, their family, and the innocent bystanders. Their feet were frozen, their hair standing on end, when the tired parents grabbed them to make them come in.

Promises were made to return real soon, in hopes that more snow could be shared with the moon.

Family Pics

Here are some pics we took while trying to get a good shot for Christmas Cards.

*Actual picture for Christmas cards not included! Wouldn't want to ruin the surprise!!

Click on the word Disney for a cool surprise......

Disney

Elizabeth's 8th Birthday

On Elizabeth's birthday, she went to school and as soon as she got home we headed off to Downtown Disney and T-Rex cafe. We had a T-reffic dinner among all the prehistoric animals. We sat in a booth beside animatronic Mommy Mammoth and her 2 babies. They were quite loud every 22 minutes when we had a meteor shower. Both children loved this restaurant and I foresee us spending a lot more time here.

After we ate and Elizabeth had dessert and a great dinosaur birthday song sung to her. We went to the Build-a-Dino Store located inside the restaurant. (It's the same as build-a-bear just all dinos!) Elizabeth made her own T-rex and Banastre made his own Velociraptor.

Adding to the fun after this, Elizabeth went Gem Mining and Banastre went searching for Dinos in the Dig Site.

All in all we all had a great time! (Great alliteration all day!)

More posts coming soon. (Hopefully not taking as long as last time!)

Too much

Banastre's newest phrase to us is too cute. While putting him to bed one evening Matt asks B, "How much do you love me?" His reply, "I love you TOO much!" Now it has become how he tells us all that he loves us. You can't imagine the smiles on our faces when you hear a little voice from another room yell, "I LOVE YOU TOO MUCH!!!"

Once Upon a time...

there was a very bad blogger. She kept putting off blogging until all of the posts she wanted to make kept adding up. So, today this very bad blogger is going to do her best to catch up. (Although the blogger has to pick Elizabeth up at school in an hour and then go to work!) Hope you all enjoy the catch ups!

Student of the Month

Each month at Lost Lake Elementary, the teachers from each class choose a student who best represented the previous month's character trait. Elizabeth was chosen as Student of the Month for October. The character trait was Responsibility. We are very proud of Elizabeth for achieving this honor. She was rewarded with a certificate, a free Chick-fil-a coupon, a free pizza coupon and a pencil. She will also have her picture in a local paper. (I just have to find out which one!!)

Responsibility is something we have been working on at home. We have stressed how important it is to be responsible for all of our actions, for getting things done on time, and for making sure we have everything where it should be. (Homework in folders, dance shoes, etc.) I'm glad to know that she is paying attention to these things and they are showing at school too!

CONGRATULATIONS ELIZABETH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!