We had several character meals and met a lot of Disney character throughout the week.
We went on the Nemo ride and aquarium and ate at a wonderful restaurant.
I have so many cute pictures that we will always treasure!! There were beautiful sites everywhere!
Stitch made an appearance at Hollywood Studios. This is one of Hayden's favorites!
Our Pirates & Princess Dinner at Cinderella's Castle.
Cute, Cute, Cute!!!!!!!!
Captain Hook is no match for Chuck and Hayden!
I love this pic of the kiddos at Animal Kingdom.We are home! Just thought I'd pass along a couple of pics to let you see that we had a good time! We got home Saturday evening and I was very lazy today! This is the first time I've been on the computer in a week!!! That is a record for me! Hopefully when I catch up at work and home, I will get some more pics put on. We have lots of good stories and memories...can't wait to share them with you.
We had a safari view from our balcony. The kids loved to see what animals they could see every morning and evening. I think this was one of Hayden's favorite things to do. In case you didn't figure it out, we stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Our first morning was spent at Animal Kingdom and began with a character breakfast. Donald Duck was our first, followed by Daisy. We had 5 character meals throughout the week and saw other character in the parks. The kids had their autograph books and I got pics with all of them.
Hayden couldn't wait to see Mickey!
Chuck and Hayden couldn't wait to see Goofy!!
Here we are in front of the tree at Animal Kingdom. This is one of the few pics that was taken with my camera that I'm actually in! I made everyone stop at each Disney photographer we saw so we could get family pics taken. They were fine with this the first couple of days, but by mid week they were sick of it! I just wanted proof that I was there! I have purchased a CD with all of those pics on them and will post those pics when I get them.
I know I have been slacking on my blogging. I do have one excuse, if that helps. I lost the cord that connects my camera and computer....but, I found it!!!!!!!! Hayden had his last fall baseball game last weekend. Alex finished up her flag football cheerleading on Monday night. So what does that mean....a little free time on the weekends for the Knights!
I am busy finishing up our PTO fundraiser at Hayden's school and getting ready for our basket auction in November. We are raising money to purchase technology for the 1st and 2nd grades at his school. Alex will be at this school next year and will benefit as well. It is worth all the time and energy when we purchase SmartBoards for each classroom (we currently have raised enough $$ to put them in 1/2 of the classrooms! :)
We are also getting ready for our big trip to Disney World next week. We leave on Sunday for the entire week!! The kids are so excited and I am too. OK, Chuck doesn't seem to be sharing in our enthusiasm yet, but I have hopes that when we get there he will enjoy if more that he thinks. My brother Rustin is staying with us for a while, so he gets to take care of all of the animals and the house while we are away. He refuses to take care of Hayden's rat "Ralphy", so he will be visiting Jayci, our neighbor for the week
Alex in front of the "Student of the Week" board in her kindergarten class.
This was one of her pictures that she took to school.
My niece Kelsey (in the hat), nephew Chris and nephew Blake (in the front) at the rodeo in Green Castle, MO.
Hayden was sporting a mohawk (is that spelled right!) for the weekend.
Alex loves her cousin Kelsey.
Blake and Alex with Grandma Phyllis. As always, they both need to sit on Grandma's lap at the same time.
This is a video of my niece, Kelsey, steer riding at a local rodeo over Labor Day weekend. We were so proud of her! She may have been the only cowgirl to ride, but she wasn't the only one to fall off (all of the guys did as well)! She is one tough cookie and loves her horses. I can't believe how much she has grown up. We make it to Missouri to my parents 3-4 times a year and each time I'm in shock at how much she has changed.
It has been a few days since I've posted, so just thought I'd drop a line and let you know what's going on with the Knights!
Alex is trying a new sport, cheerleading. She is cheering for a flag football league. We were so proud of her this morning, she did all of the cheers and actually was loud! I'm trying to get a video downloaded so you can hear her!!!
Alex doing her "spirit" after a cheer.
Uncle Rustin came by to watch and support Alex.
We have a group of friends who get together for birthdays (OK, it a good excuse to have a girls night out!). 3 of us were celebrating in August, so we went to a fondue restaurant in Tulsa, The Melting Pot. It is a perfect place for us, it takes about 3 hours to eat, so lots of talking can take place!!
Patty and Susan (one of the August Birthday Girls)
Monica (Birthday Girl) & Cindy
Robin (the last birthday girl) and Kilby
May 14, 2008, school started!! Hayden & Alex are both in school all day! I managed to spend the entire day running errands and picking up the rest of their school supplies. It is hard for me to imagine I will have a couple of free days each week.
Hayden with his 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Trost...I think they will have a fun year. He is so excited and ready to go back tomorrow.
Alex with her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Stephens. She was also Hayden's teacher, so we know her well and Alex is excited.
