Hockey Banquet

Our first hockey season is officially over! Today we attended the Greenwood Bombers Hockey Banquet. Although Michael wasn't feeling 100%, he wanted to attend to finish off his season. The Banquet was held at the Annapolis Mess and the executive did a great job planning it. The IP1's (Michael's group) were the first to receive their trophies. They were all so proud! The pictures aren't great (sorry) but there were a ton of parents around and a lot of trophies being handed out so I had to be VERY quick with the pics. Here are some pics nonetheless...

Here's a close-up of Michael's first trophy! He was so excited that it had his name on it!!! Now Abbey says she wants to play hockey next year!! (I think it may have something to do with getting a trophy! ha!ha!ha!)

Easter Fun!

We had a beautiful Easter long weekend here on the East Coast! Awesome weather, fun times with great friends and of course a visit from the Easter Bunny!

Up and at 'em early, Abbey and Michael were eager to look for their Easter eggs. They were everywhere (we actually found another one two days ago)!!! The kids had a blast and we had just as much fun watching them.

We even discovered a trail of eggs that led to the back shed. We were all quick to put our shoes on and out we went, baskets in hand. Here's the pic of Abbey and Michael following the eggs from the house to the shed.

And here's the video of what they found inside!!!! The Easter Bunny was quite generous this year (apparently he got help from a consulting firm in Ontario ha!ha!)

By Sunday afternoon (after church of course Mom...don't worry) both Abbey and Michael were confident on their big new bikes!!! I have TWO children old enough to ride without training wheels! When did that happen?!?

Happy Spring everyone! xo

Florida 2010

Well Florida has come and gone for another year...boohoo! So much planning and excitement and then it's done before you know it and it's back to reality! BUT...we had just as much fun at Disney World in 2010 as we did in 2009! On the first day we arrived it was raining (warm rain so not too bad) but we didn't let it damper our spirits. We purchased Disney Ponchos (at $7.50 a pop...for the love!!!) and off we went! Here we are waiting for the bus to Magic Kingdom in front of our hotel.

To tell you the truth, our rainy day was one of my favourite days at Disney. There were virtually no line-ups for rides and we were able to see tons of characters! The rain was a non-issue really and we truly made the best of the day! I have a ton of pictures, so choosing only a few is very difficult but here are some of my favourites. Here's Abbey and Michael with Mickey, and Abbey with Cinderella. 

We were lucky enough to get reservations at Cinderella's castle again this year. Last year, we did supper with Cinderella (the Fairy God Mother as well as the mice were there too) but this year, we did breakfast with Cinderella and ALL the princesses came. Abbey was so thrilled! She met Cinderella, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Belle all in one morning!

Here's the family on the "set" of Cars! Michael was in heaven being so close to Lightning McQueen! 

This year Michael and Abbey were tall enough to ride Space Mountain. Michael couldn't wait to get on. Abbey on the other hand decided that she would pass on it. Michael was scared out of his mind but LOVED it in the end! He says it was his favourite ride at Disney this year! (his pale face at the end of the ride told 

a different story but ?!?)

On our last day at Disney, my parents drove up from Siesta Key to meet us for the day. We were having breakfast with the Disney characters at our hotel when they arrived...just in time to meet Pluto! 

We all had a great day together and it was nice for them to have the magical Disney experience with Abbey and Michael while they are still young. I took this secret video of my Dad and Abbey dancing in the streets at one of the many parades. Sebastian is atop the float singing!

 

I love ALL the parades at Disney but the night time Wishes fireworks show at the castle is unbelievable!!! My parents were there for this too and I was beyond excited for them to see it! I swear Disney should pay me to do a commercial! I really DO believe it's the happiest place on earth!