Animal Kingdom Day 4

On the 2nd day to Animal Kingdom. We started our day with a character breakfast at Tusker house with Donald, Daisy, Mickey and Goofy. Then we headed out on the Animal Safari. I must saw that this was truly the way to have a zoo. The animals were all just out there. there were no barriers between us. Then on our way to Rafiki's Planet Watch Kyler had a little melt down. I took his picture during this melt down. At Rafiki's we went into the petting zoo this seemed to improve Kyler's mood. lastly, we ended the day with the Lion King Festival of the King. A great show similar to the Nemo show but not as good in my opinion.

Animal Kingdom Day 3

I'll try to get you all up to date. Its hard to blog because I can't scale the picture down and the take a long LONG time to upload. We split the Animal Kingdom into two days as well. We went to The park during the days and went to Mini Golf in the evening the first day and Disney Quest again tonight. (I forgot to mention this, we went here on Day one after Epcot.) Disney Quest rocks! Its a HUGE arcade where all the games are free. Its 5 floors of games. Day 1 we covered DinoLand andAsia. Our first stop of the day was Finding Nemo the Musical. It was amazing! It was close to my most favorite thing in Animal Kingdom. Dan did the Everest ride while Kyler and I didn't an animal trek. We also went on the Kali Falls Ride. Kyler was just a tad to short so we did theI'll try to see if I can get you all up to date. Its hard to blog because its takes so long to get the pictures to rider switch. We saw the Flights of Wonder bird show, also fantastic. Birds flying around showing of what they do best. Lastly, We watched Mickey's Jingle Jungle parade pretty good but not as good at the the Mickey Party Parade

Epcot Day 2

The second day at Epcot was donated to the rides and shows in the first part of the park.

We finnally found the elusive mouse. The whole reason for us to come here. Kyler was pretty excited once we got up there. The line was pretty long. We also got to see...


I kinda love this picture even though you can't see Kyler's face because he had just kissed Pluto!

Epcot Day 1

Okay so I got a little behind here . On the 10th and 11th we went to Epcot. I think I was more excited to go here than to the Mickey's Merry Christmas Party. I have never been to Epcot and have been to Disneyland so the Magical Kingdom is similar. We split Epcot into two days. The first day we went to the world showcase. We started at Mexico and worked our way around to Canada.

The Gran Fiesta ride in Mexico. These was the section that reminded me of its a small world.


Brumhilda and a scary viking. Just a note Dan didn't not put that hat on, his wife put it on his head. He is not responsible for himself looking like this. However, the child below is totally responsible for himself looking like that.


I wanted to include this one just for my mom. She loves dolls even though she told me the other day that she only likes the ones the kids gave to her. This store in China had a wall that was completely full of these beautiful Asian dolls.

Next up was Italy. We watched these street performers perform Romeo and Edna. They picked people from the audience to help it was too funny. The pagoda in Japan with drummers. They were extremely fast.

Kyler in Morrocco.

More street performers this time in France.
The whole family In England with Eyeore , Pooh and Tigger


Kyler with Papa Noel in Canada.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

We bought special tickets to go to this event. The park is decorated beautifully for the holiday season. This is what Cinderella's castle looked like. I couldn't really capture the how pretty it looked. We also saw a parade that is exclusive to this event and Mickey's version of Twas the Night Before Christmas. We went on lots of rides because the lines we low and met some characters.

Blizzard Beach

We went to Blizzard Beach today, one of the Disney water parks. We had SO much fun! There we no crowds at all. I think this is a wonderful time to come to Disney. It was literally more crowded at the Redding water slides when we went this summer. The weather is warm but not HOT.

Dan went on every ride I think. Kyler and I went on quite a few too. Kyler's favorite ride was the Cool Runners (mini water slides but bigger than the kiddie ones) in the preteen area he also really enjoyed hanging out in the Tikes Peak kid pool. My favorite ride was the Teamboat springs. This is a family ride where you all go down in a raft. Not sure what Dan liked most but he went on the Toboggan racers three times.

The park decorations were way cute! I really liked the whole Ski park melting away theme. the played Christmas music all day and had lots of Christmas decorations up.

Santa baby

I know I said I would post this sooner. But I didn't! We went to Jacksonville to see Santa. I wasn't impressed while he was nice and all. He was way too skinny to be Santa. Kyler didn't seem to mind. He told Santa that he wanted a Yellow Transformer. Good thing that is what mommy bought. ;)

I am still sick but its getting better. I think I'll be all good for Florida. Well I hope. Life is well a little sucky right now to say the least but its not something I am going to go into on a blog. Just think good thoughts for my mom.

I got lots to do and really should go do it, but before that one more random thought. Dan and I were getting gifts for the gifts exchange last night. We saw a Spatula with a light on it. I am not sure what this is about. I have never been using a spatula and thought wow this spatula could really use a light. It would be so much better for flipping things if I had a light on it.

Just living

My mother in law told me I had been a very very bad blogger. So here is one picture from the time that they cam down after Thanksgiving. We have been so busy just living that I haven't blogged in a while.
We are 6 days and counting for Disney. Yesterday I did most of our packing and washed the remaining clothes that need to be packed. I went over the final details of the Silver Creek party with Suzanne. I think its very sad that the two people who don't work at Silver Creek are playing the party but hey it wouldn't happen if it wasn't for us. I also put together my little gifts for everyone at the party from the Edwards family. I got the idea from Ali Edwards(no relation) blog so I can't take all the credit. But I am quite happy with the cost. 4 dollars to take care of all the office.
Today we are going over to Jacksonville with Jay and Mom to see Santa and just hang out a bit. I hope its nice.
And lastly I am getting a sore throat and stuffy nose 6 days before Disney. I am calling my doctor 1st thing in the morning to see if she can get me anything to prevent a full on sickness in Florida. It better not happen!

Here are my CHEAP Silver Creek gifts. They are monogrammed ornaments. The are Rich and Suzanne's. I bought the clear ornaments from the dollar store 3 to a pack .33 cents each and the monograms are just stickers I had in my scrap stash. Dan poop pooped the idea but then said he was happy with the cheapness factor. I think they turned out pretty cute.

Family

One massive family (not everyone either.) One Thanksgiving day and one camera priceless. From Left to Right. Michelle (sister), me, Jay(Step Dad) , Sheryl(Ryan's Girlfriend and Kirra's mom), Alex (nephew), Kirra(great Niece), Ryan(nephew), Mike(brother), Maci(Neice), Judi(sister), Dad, Kyler, Mom, Cody(nephew), Danielle(Neice/Little Sister) and Gloria (Aunt). It was the BEST Thanksgiving ever. I am so glad that we all got a long and were together. It feels great that we gave my mom a wonderful day with all her kids.

And here is just us kids and Mom and Dad.

Happy Halloween

Just a quick note on Halloween. We went down town again this year. Its a great thing that the merchants do that every year. Its so nice to go out trick or treating when the sun is up. Then we went back to the Silvercreek house and hung out. This year Jonas had a 28 days later theme going on. Zombies and what not. We ate some pizza and went around the block there Trick or Treating. Kyler only got really scared one at the neighbor across the street's house. Other than that he did great! He said Frick or Freat or Happy Halloween to everyone and we made sure we thank everyone. Overall, it was a great Halloween and we had a blast!