Monday, February 25, 2013

LegoLand

A Day at Legoland with Katelyn, Natalie ,Macie, Merrik and Baby Carter!  We were a little surprised that even Merrik was able to ride the wooden roller coaster .  After the first big dip he loooove it!


It is Feburary here but still in the 80's so a big slushy drink hit the spot. 






Baby Carter loved the toddler area, big bean bags and AIR CONDITIONING!

 
We are going to try to come back here with Missy , Rhea and all the kids!  They did a very good job with this park.  Family friendly with a lot of rides and clean!  In the spring the water park will open !


Monday, February 18, 2013

Lunch with Payton

Kindergarten at Sorrento Elementary School.



I brought lunch and was able to eat with a very Special little lady.  Payton is so kind ...  she was happy to see me and thanked me for coming to eat lunch with her.  Payton has a way of making me feel very Special!  Love this Kindergartner.

Landon James

A Big Hug for his Grandma!

The Boat ... The Dog....  A Happy Boy!  Landon is a funny little boy.  His best friend is Jackson.  Sometimes Rhea will call and ask if Jackson can come and play with Landon.  Jackson is always ready to go!



Friday, February 15, 2013

Christmas Eve dinner

Christmas Eve Dinner at Ruth Chris Restaurant in Lake Mary
The older kids were all coming on Christmas night so
 it was just us Christmas Eve. 
We enjoyed a  elegant festive dinner. 




Natalie and Jenna 2012

Christmas Cookies with Jenna and Nat!
  Jenna said she never made Christmas cookies before.   I wish I had got a picture of them all decorated!  They came out very nice.  Jenna made enough for her Sisters family and her mom.



Then they watched the movie ELF  and recited almost the whole movie...
 Who would watch that movie enough times to memorize it???
Jenna and Natalie !

Fun Christmas stuff!

 Christmas each year  Natalie and I get matching PJ's this year our slipper matched too!
 



This tree is my Snowman Tree if you could see it close up
you'd see all the little treasures I have collected throughout many years.
Do I appreciated them a little more this year.  Absolutely!  I great comfort this year was going though my Christmas boxes that survived the fire.  Since the majority of my Christmas decorations were in Ricks garage .  Ricks garage had little damage from the fire.  Anyway I loved putting this tree together.
 

I bought a Christmas quilt ... Always wanted too but never did.  Since I was at the Lake and looking for some Christmas cheer I thought I was a good idea.  I really liked it and will use it next year!
(hopefully in our house).
I had a Christmas Party for the Stake Young Women's Presidency and their husbands. 
We included Stake Camp director and assistants too.  This was this gift I gave them
2 movie tickets!!!  Everyone loves a good movie!

My Apple's are a tradition I like to make at Christmas time. 
This year Natalie helped me  and think they look beautiful!
 
This is a ceramic bread pan with a Christmas towel ,kitchen soap
& ornament along with my special recipe !!
 I made  these for the ladies I visit teach each month.   I think they really enjoyed them.  I called Katelyn to ask her if my recipe for Happiness sounds okay.... She said you didn't think of that you got it from  Pintrest!!    BUT...   NO  my idea!!! 

Christmas at the Lake

Christmas at the Lake House was wonderful !
  It was simple and good!



 

 




Everyone did enjoy Christmas by the lake.  Rick even gave boat rides at the end of the night.  We may look back and say this was the best Christmas ever.  Our hearts were very thankful this year.

Disney Cruise 2012

Geoffrey and Rhea took a Disney Cruise and invited Natalie to go along....  They had a great time.
Mickey , Alex & and  Jayden

 Ahoy baby Landon!!!!
 Geo & and Natalie
 Look out Rhea ...  Mickeys got Landon!!


They had a great time!  BTW... Rick and I had a good time relaxing at our condo in Cocoa Beach!!!

Happy Birthday Natalie 15

Happy Birthday Natalie "15" we love you very very much !.
Dinner at Bubba Gumps....

Special drinks that light up.!! 
I always always tell my kids not to drink soda.... I don't!!!
 But all of them do whenever they can!!     Natalie is no different and since its her Birthday well........
Natalie got Birthday Pancakes just like ever other year.  Rick gets up early and puts way to many chocolate chips in them.... just the way she loves them.  




Her gift was a bow and arrow ...  notice the fancy target Rick made for her. 
Honestly Natalie is good at shooting a bow and arrow and even better with her  22 revolver.


 Rhea made her a special Birthday Cake and Natalie got to wear her hat all day without me asking her to take it off!!.  Happy Girl!!


 CAKE AT THE LAKE !!!!