We survived Disney World!

Last week we were lucky enough to get a greatly needed break from reality and traveled to the Magic Kingdom with Jared's family.  One of the biggest things I worried about when we found out I was pregnant, was that I wouldn't be able to handle our  upcoming vacation.  When we left I seriously thought I was going to need to rent one of those carts. Luckily my body held up really well and I actually enjoyed myself.  Kate was also really good for the first three days, especially for not getting real naps. The last two days were another story, she developed a ear infection in both ears.  She was in so much pain we had to take turns staying at the hotel with her. On the last night both ears ruptured and she able to finally relax, making our flight home much easier.  Here are some Highlights. 

The Boardwalk Inn:

My favorite part of our trip was by far our hotel. It was a hotel on a 1920's boardwalk with restaurants and shops. It had the greatest atmosphere. I seriously could have lived there. The kids loved sitting out on the balcony at night to watch the fireworks show at night. 

The Lobby

Our view from the balcony. 

riding around the boardwalk

the pool

Aunt Abby surprised all the kids with new PJ's our first night. 

The Magic Kingdom:

We visited the Magic Kingdom on our first day. Since it was the middle of the week there weren't a lot of people. The longest we had to wait was like 20 minutes. Grayson's favorite ride was Pirates of the Caribbean and Lydia loved Splash Mountain. 

Ariel' Grotto

Animal Kingdom:

Lydia and I loved the Lion King show, Jared rode Expedition Everest 8 times, and Grayson loved the Dinosaur ride. 

Checking out the animals on our safari

Hollywood Studios:

We weren't big fans of Hollywood Studios it was a hot and crowed day. Grayson loved the Indiana Jones Stunt show and talked about it all day.  We also enjoyed a fun lunch with some of the characters from Playhouse Disney. Kate seamed to enjoy seeing the characters the most.  She wouldn't stop hugging JoJo.  

EPCOT:

We only spent a few hours at EPCOT. Most of the rides were for bigger kids so me and Lydia spent a lot of time waiting at the the ride exits. Grayson of course loved all the space stuff. 

THANKS GRANDMA, FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL TRIP!

why I'm getting fat...

We are thrilled to announce   

Baby #4

Coming March 2009

I am 12 weeks and finally starting to feel like a normal person again. I've been pretty sick, but hopefully that is in the past. We don't know what in the world we are going to do with four kids, but I'm sure we'll figure something out. We were planning on getting pregnant this Fall, but were going to wait till after we were done moving. I guess someone had other plans. Life goes on. 

First Day of School

Because of testing last week, Grayson just started school today. He was really excited. He kept telling me he wanted to wear jeans and this sweatshirt to school. I kept saying it would be too hot. I didn't think he would be able to wear it for like a month. Who knew it would end up being 50 degrees this morning. I wasn't sad to leave him at school, but I also didn't want to leave. I could spend the whole day just watching him at school. I find it so interesting to see how he interacts with other kids and what he does. Seriously if there was an observation room, I would get a sitter and spend way to much time just watching him at school. When I went to pick him up I asked him what he did, he told me , "it's a secret." Everything must have gone well because I haven't head anything about not going back tomorrow.

We love our losing Aggies

Jared loves Utah State. He spends way to much time online reading about the Aggies. It doesn't matter if it's football or basketball (a sport they can actually win). Ever since basketball season ended last year, Jared has been focusing all his time on football. He could probably tell you the name, home state and strength of every player on the field. Of course he couldn't pass up a chance to watch their season opener in Vegas this weekend. We all went down to St. George with my my uncle Tom and aunt Jammie, who are also Aggie fans. I of course stayed back at the condo with my girls while they all went to the game. Grayson is turning out to be quite the Utah State Fan. He practice his fight song all day before we left. Even though they lost everyone had a great time. Thanks Tom and Jammie, we look forward to cheering with you for a few more games this season. Jared is used to cheering for a losing team, but I wish for once he could have the joy of seeing a win.
p.s. somehow Jared did talk me into buying our blue van simply because it was Aggie Blue.