Epcot

Greg really had fond memories of Epcot when he was younger so on their last day we went to Epcot. We all went in the morning and then Greg, Cam, Kris and Grace stayed into the evening to experience the countries. We had a great time. walking around, tasting all the food and experiencing all the countries. We also did the "Kim Possible" adventure which was like a huge scavenger hunt all over the countries. I think that Greg, Cam and I liked it more than Grace. We ended up having dinner in England and finally watched the fireworks, light show. It was one of the best days that I have had at Disney.

Dolphin Show
Ella inthe mouth of a shark

Epcot Craziness

OH the HORROR!! I cannot tell you how hard we all laughed when we saw this picture that was taken of Greg an the ride "Test Track" He swears that he made the face on purpose but I am not so sure.....

Chip and Dale

When we were little kids Greg and I would pretend that we were Chip and Dale. We would do this little song and dance and thought it was so cool. We have laughed about it over the years. So of course we had to see Chip and Dale. The line to meet them was too long so we stood by the door that we knew they would come out of and get a few pictures that way. Corny, I know but a life long dream for both of us!

St. Petersburg

Greg and Cam planned to stay a few extra days with us after my parents left . Nathan and I planned an "adult" day out. We took them to St. Petersburg to the Columbian restaurant overlooking Tampa Bay for lunch and then we spent the rest of the afternoon at the Salvador Dali museum.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning

On Christmas Eve day we hung out at home and rested. Cam and the kids made Christmas cookies and we went to a candlelight service at our church. Before we went to bed , Little Nathan had all of us singing "Santa coming tonight, tonight...Santa's coming tonight!" It was hilarious to see all of us doing this. I hope we got it on video!. After the kids went to bed the adults stayed up and wrapped. It was fun to have everyone together. On Christmas Day we opened presents from 7am to 10:30. It was fun and tiring. Then we went Circle B Bar Ranch. This awesome nature preserve here in town. We saw 21 alligators, several turtles, one crazy raccoon and many tropical birds. That afternoon Greg and Cam with the help of the kids made an amazing Christmas dinner and turkey!

Hanging out with the family

Christmas Dinner

December 23rd Magic Kingdom

Cameryn has never been to Disney World! So of course we had to take her. We had so much fun showing her around the Magic Kingdom and seeing her experience Disney for the first time. Her very first ride was "Peter Pam" riding with Grace.

Christmas 2009

This year my brother Greg and his wife, Cameryn and my mom and Stepdad Dan all came to celebrate Christmas with us in Florida. It all started with a day at Downtown Disney with a fun lunch and then shopping for Christmas presents!

On December 15 we....

SWIM!! I have never lived in a place where we are swimming on December 15th! The pool temp is a balmy 78 degrees and the air in the low 80's. And yes those are my Christmas Poinsettias in the background of the picture with Grace jumping!