It's a small world after all!!!

Love the ears!
This is the only thing that mattered to Luke all day. He even got a stuffed Mickey and was hugging him so tightly! I didn't even know he really knew who Mickey was.
Taking a breather....a very short one, if you know me!!!
You just have to go on the Dumbo ride!
Oh no! The evil emperor Zurg!!!

It is just impossible to write about all of the fun times we had on our trip. We only spent one day at the Magic Kingdom, which turned out to be just enough for us. I guess that would explain why I felt the tremendous pressure to coordinate the day 'just so' so that nothing would be left out and we would feel like we got everything we needed out of the MK. I think what I ended up doing in tiring everyone out by lunch time. No, we really did have a great time. Here are some of the pictures of our fun-filled day. The only picture that I didn't get is the one of me....riding the rides....looking at the map....in the dark.......deciding our next move!!! I know. I have problems!!!!

The Magic Kingdom!!!

Peter Pan...the best ride ever!
A little face paint and a kiss from the princess herself!!!
So precious!
Luke and me on "Pirates"
The fam at the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse and yes, that is a fanny pack. I am not afraid!!!

and....The Magic Kingdom!!!

The kids with Mimi and Papa at the castle.
I love this one!
Believe it or not...it is quite hard to take good pictures while driving! But this one turned out pretty cute.
This was the highlight of Luke's day! He just loved Mickey!!
A little chat with 'Cindi'

Our Trip--Arabian nights!

Our Trip--At the resort!!!

Happy Birthday Luke!

Luke-about 6 mos.-Look at the cheeks!
Happy Birthday Luke! (wake up Anna)



Monday, May 19 was Luke's birthday. No, I didn't forget about it....it's just that we were on the road all day long!!! My baby is 3 years old. Wow! Is this the official time that we moms say, "Are you SURE we don't want anymore children?" I guess that is just the way most women are made. There is just nothing like your baby.....I will always miss my children being small, but I receive so much joy and countless smiles, love and laughter from my growing children everyday. Happy Birthday, Luke....my little clown!!!

First Things First!!!

Go team, go!
Wow! Look at that form!
Getting a little coaching done on the sidelines!
She isn't a baby anymore. Look at that lonely front tooth!!!
Last picture of my baby as a 2 year-old!
Well, we just got home from vacation last night around 11:30. We had the best time in Florida and we are soooo tired! We were able to spend time with family and yes, we did go to Disney World!!! But, first things first. I have been so busy lately that I haven't been able to post. Last Saturday was the last soccer game of the season for James and Anna. Also, it will most likely be the last time Brian will be their coach. It was special for them to be on the same team and for Brian to be their coach too! Here are some of the 'highlights' from the last game!

My 'Chinese Doll'

Last night, Anna had her ballet recital. It was so cute. Her class dressed as little Chinese dolls and I absolutely loved the outfits. It is so much fun being a mom!

Mother's day

This is an 'oldie but goodie'!
I hope everyone had a great mother's day. We had a nice day...busy as usual. The lesson Sunday morning was on parenting, and was very touching. I am so blessed to have three precious children who call me their mom. There is just nothing like it! I am trying my hardest to take every moment in because I know they will not be little for long. Luke, my BABY, will be three, in one week from today! Where has the time gone? Being a mom is the hardest, most draining, most time-consuming, most emotional...... most important, most beautiful, most precious....it is the greatest job wrapped in a blessing that ever could be imagined!!! Happy Mother's Day to everyone...especially my Mom and my 'other Mom' (Brian's mom). I love you!!!

Happy May the 1st!

Wow, it is already the beautiful month of May, 2008! My favorite month of the year for many different reasons. I love the weather! I love the flowers! (Not necessarily the ones in my yard, because we have had ZERO time to work outside!!! Maybe this weekend....I say with fingers crossed!) I just love the time of year in general. I will be 29 this month and my baby will turn 3 six days later! I cannot believe either one of those things is happening. Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful month. Happy May the 1st!!!!!!!