Winter Formal

.The girls went to winter formal this weekend with friends.  Caitlin went with her friend Spencer Memering.

Holiday Disney Trip...

We have always wanted to go to Disney when they are all decked out for Christmas! This year we made it a reality and went in November! The parks were so beautifully decorated! =]

We were joined by our friends the Umphrey's for 6 days of fun!  We got to see all the parks, an amazing christmas light display at the Hollywood Studios park, a life sized Gingerbread House in the lobby of The Grand Floridian Hotel and we even got to see Disney make it SNOW in the parks! =] What a blessing!  As a part of our Holiday Mickey's Merry Christmas Party, we were treated to hot chocolate and warm baked cookies throughout the park! TOO FUN!!

Here's a little video of some of the light display....

Mickey and Minnie dressed for the occasion....

This tree was huge!!  It also had multiple color layers and a hidden mickey inside. The kids enjoyed finding all the hidden mickeys placed all over in the light displays!







 This whole set of lights was originally owned by a family named the Osbournes. Disney bought it all from them when their neighboorhood alliance forbid them to put it up. What a blessing... now even more people can enjoy it!  It's amazing!

So many lights!!  Look at my babies!  I love them!

This pic is a little blurry, but you get the idea!

We will definately have to make this trip again!  =]

The castle looked like it was covered in ice!! =]

In front of this gigantic tree. It literally was about 6 floors high in this hotel lobby. crayzeeeeee

Can you believe the size of this thing???  We actually got to purchase shingles like the ones on the roof to eat! They were DELICIOUS!!!  A big hunk of gingerbread with chocolate on the back.... my my... I wish we had bought more! =]

=] All the yummy treats and our sweeties!

My sister gets Married!!

Check out my Christmas Elves!!

Senior Night at North High School

Tonight all the Seniors were recognized at our High School.  Each student was introduced with their parents and given a flower. We were so proud to be with Caitlin to celebrate all her hard work in the band over the last 4 years.

Gavin and I waiting for her name to be called! =]

So cute!  I still could just eat her up! So thankful for who she is! We are so blessed!

Here's a video of the 'Toxic" show. (although it was not taken on this night)

First Day of school 2011

I am so blessed to be the mom of these beautiful kiddos!  My heart overflows with pride and love when I think of them!  Don't get me wrong, I have those 'Scary Mommy' moments, like everyone else...but literally these are the best decisions I have EVER made. Thank you Jesus for giving them to me.

Caitlin is beginning her SENIOR year and I have no idea how that is even possible!!  I remember taking her to her first concert (n'Sync) in Kindergarten and so many things since then, but 12th grade?! Seriously?!

Madeline is in High School this year as a Freshman. Also, doesnt seem real, but we are so excited for her and all the new things she will be experiencing!

Thane is in a milestone year, as he is beginning Middle School!! This one took gavin by surprise... we assumed the Big Girls would be moving on, but Thane?! Anyway, this is exciting and we are looking forward to him getting a chance to see some of his Rockcreek friends again! =]

Seth is back at Parkside again this year as a 5th grader. He loves Parkside and is excited to do class rotations with  different teachers for different subjects. His best friend Asher is in his class again and this makes him a happy camper! 



Mia is so excited to start 'real school'. She is not in preschool  or kindergarten anymore....she said 'Mom, I am in REAL SCHOOL now.... I'm a FIRST Grader!!' hahaha  She has a new teacher to Parkside named Mrs. Lynott. I think it will be a good match and we can't wait to see what happens.

Be Blessed,

Mini Vacation.... Road Trip- GET PUMPED!!

We took a mini vacation to Jacksonville Florida.... my dad came back to the states from a job and we met him for the drive home. It was fun to chill on the beach and eat some great food at the nearby restaurants.  =]  We also drove up the coast to Savannah , GA to see Paula Deen's restaurant Lady & Sons. We had a great lunch there and then headed home. Just in time too!!  School starts in a few days!!

Happy Birthday to My Mom!

I just wanted to give a big shout out and hug to my mom, Roxie today!!  She is the big 6-0, but I will forever have her immortalized at the age of 36.  I remember a vacation to Gatlinburg, Tennessee when I was 15..... Mom and I were shopping downtown when we were approached by some really good looking guys. They were clearly too old for me to date, but they continued to flirt and eventually invited us to a party that night.... I remember remarking, "OH MY GOD, she's my MOM!!! AND SHE'S 36!!!"  hahaha

Not alot has changed, and yet everything has changed since then. She's still my best friend, the first one I call and my sounding board for advice. I'm all grown up now, in theory, and I have a family of my own, and sadly, I too have ventured past the magical age of 36.... but I love you mom and I am excited about the years we still have in front of us!

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