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! 

Wiggly Tooth!

At the beginning of the week, Michael discovered he had his first wiggly tooth! We were all so 

excited!  Those who know me, know that I LOVE pulling teeth out! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! of course I have a child who made me promise NOT to pull his tooth out everytime I touched it! Soo hard!...but I didn't because I knew he really wanted to let it fall out when it was ready!

Well today, Wednesday February 25th 2010, it was ready! Michael lost his first tooth at school this afternoon!

He looks so cute with the little gap between his bottom teeth! Here are some pictures of my proud boy (hat hair and all!)

Still red cheeked from playing outside...but we were both so excited about his first tooth falling out that we wanted to capture the moment as quickly as possible! My baby boy is growing up! 

Snowshoeing!

With Steve and Jason (Mary's husband) away, Mary and I have been able to spend a lot of time doing fun family activities with the kids. The kids get along great so it's always a pleasure to hang out. On our last Snow Day we decided to take the kids (+1) snowshoeing. It was a beautiful day...sunshine and hardly any wind! 

Here's the gang resting under a tree and then continuing down the "trail".

Snowshoeing is an awesome outdoor activity BUT with five running kids, lots of fresh powder and only two adults you are inevitably stopping often to readjust straps and fasteners. Here's a picture of one of the many readjustment times!

On the way back...we didn't fight it any longer. The picture says it all! ha!ha! F*$% the snowshoes...RUN KIDS RUN! teehee!

Super Bowl 2010!

Today is the big Super Bowl game. THE game football fans wait for all year. This game means only two things for me...exciting half time show and my husband will be glued to the TV all day! I don't have a clue who is playing...but I do know that one of the teams is NOT the Patriots. Steve loves the Patriots so if they were in the Super Bowl I'd surely know about it. Found this Maxine comic that describes my feelings about the game perfectly! bahahahahaha!

SO sweet!

If this isn't the perfect blackmail picture I don't know what is!?! If Michael ever misbehaves as a teenager I'll threaten to show all his friends this picture! ha!ha! I think it's beyond sweet that Michael offered to paint Abbey's toes...but of course a mother would!!!!