The Boys and Their New Chairs

We gave the boys one of their Christmas gifts early.  We actually bought these this summer when we got the boys' new furniture and were saving them for Christmas, but after some thought we figured it would be too much work to bring them to Larimore for Christmas so we might as well have them open them now.  They love them!

Snow!!

We got our first real snow of the season last night, and the boys were sooo excited when they woke up and saw it all! We got about 4.5", and the boys decided to help Dad with the shoveling since he wasn't home yet.

Headed Home

Seth's reaction to being woke up at 4:30am... Elijah was so excited to go on the airplane again that he was all smiles when he woke up.

Waiting in the airport.

Watching Cars and coloring.

Watching Cars. I thought for sure these two would sleep on the way home after being woke up at 4:30 and staying awake for the 45 minute drive to the airport, but nope! They stayed awake the entire plane ride, but crashed hard in the car on the way to interstate. We had a great trip, and can't wait to go again!!

Saturday-last full day in Florida

For our last day in Florida, we decided to spend the morning at the pool. Here's the boys and I in the hot tub.

Elijah and I in the pool. The pool there was awesome-heated to 82 degrees so we were able to swim at night even with the temperature in the 60s. Seth didn't want to go in the pool and chose to sit in the chair instead. It was a little chilly out-we went swimming in the morning when it was 68 out. He's like his mom and loves the hot tub. Another favorite picture of mine. In the background is the complex our unit was in. The boys in the window in my room.

Magic Kingdom Day 2

Mad Tea Party!! This ride was closed on Monday when we were here, so we were thrilled when it was open today! This kid is a champion napper-go Seth!!

Waiting in line for the Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. We waited almost an hour-these two were really good!! They LOVED this ride-we went on it several times. It's a ride where you get to shoot at things with a laser-fun!!

Still killing time in line-binoculars! Seth and I on the Buzz ride.

When we were at Magic Kingdom on Monday, Seth was sleeping while Elijah and I rode the race cars over and over. Today he was awake when we went on them and got to join in on the fun. We also went on this ride a bunch of times.

Elijah at the Tomorrowland Speedway-now in the dark.

The Beach!!

We took a day off of Disney to head to Daytona for the beach. It was kind of chilly out-73, and really windy. We only stayed out there for 2 1/2 hours because the boys were shivering! Elijah loved the ocean!

Seth was pretty unsure of the ocean, and after he fell in he wanted little to do with it. He loved the sand though!

Love, love, love this picture!

Safe on the sand.

Concentrating hard.

Elijah going back in the water-he didn't care that he was freezing.

Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios

Ready for another day at Disney!! On the bus from Hollywood Studios to Animal Kingdom.

Us with the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom in the background. Lilo and Stitch. Stitch kept trying to eat the pens and autographs books-he'd take them from Seth because he'd give them to him, and then Elijah would take them away from Stitch. The boys with Pocahontas.Seth getting an autograph from Miss Bunny and Thumper.Mickey changes his clothes a lot! Safari Mickey with the boys. Elijah giving Minnie a big hug. Goofy being silly with the boys. Donald.Flik took Seth's book and put in on his back. Seth couldn't find it, but luckily Elijah figured it out!Kilimajaro Safari ride at Animal Kingdom. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, and lots of other animals. Seth sleeping-doesn't look very comfortable but he slept for quite a while like that. Elijah with Mr. and Mrs. Incredible
The fam with Buzz and Woody. We went to this place two different times to meet Woody-the first time Woody was there and traded places with Buzz when we were halfway through the line. This time we got both of them at the same time-bonus!
The fam with Mike and Sully from Monsters, Inc. Us with Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey.
Elijah at Hollywood Studios and the Obsbourne Family light display.

Character Dinner

We did a character dinner at Garden Grill at Epcot. We had so much fun-as we ate the characters came around and visited. We ate with Chip & Dale, Mickey, and Pluto. The restaurant rotated so we got to see different areas of Living With The Land while we ate.

Seth with Dale. Chip trying to get the boys to share their yummy bread and maple butter with him.

Mickey checking to make sure our food was good. The food was served family style. The boys had broccoli, sweet potato fries, baked chicken legs, and mac 'n cheese. Chris and I had turkey and dressing, beef strip loin with smashed potatoes, and mahi mahi with veggies.Pluto trying to eat off of Seth's plate.Dessert!!! Oreos, cookies & cream mousse with Mickey Mouse sprinkles, and a brownie-yum! Our dessert was apple crisp with vanilla bean whipped cream.The boys patiently waiting for Mom to finish taking pictures of them with their dessert so they can eat it! Pluto begging-he was a naughty puppy during our supper! Chip and ElijahDale and all the boys. Pluto trying to convince the boys to share their food with him. Pluto!!! We found these super cool lights in the pavement while we were walking from the restaurant to the exit at Epcot. The colors and designs change.