Snapshot Sunday

We're back and I have my computer back (it was in the shop) so here's my first SS in a long time!

Ian's drawing

Woo hoo! I hope the Magic 8 Ball is right!

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (I'm the littlest 'un)

Down the drain

Rejected! Denied! At least we have hot water again and they will come back and inspect it on Monday, so don't worry.

See Sarah to play!!!

We're baaaack......

from Disney that is....

We had a great trip! We decided to do everything low-key and casual so we didn't have much of an agenda besides a few must-see rides. It was hotter than I would have liked. I don't know how people live in Florida year-round.

I love this picture. Buck's favorite ride has always been the Haunted Mansion. Ian SO wanted to love this ride as much as Buck did. Ian and I did lots of Haunted Mansion prep before our trip. We watched tons of You Tube videos, we looked at old guide books, he made drawings and Lego models of the house, we listened to the soundtrack to the ride. We figured out how they made the ballroom ghosts (it's an old trick called Pepper's Ghost). Ian figured out how they made Madame Leota's head float in her crystal ball. We talked about the nature of ghosts and whether we believe in them or not.

I showed him an older picture I took of the tombstone in the picture above. He was intrigued when I told him that she opens her eyes and looks around. That started a fascination with watching her on You Tube and talking about tombstones and death and fright and excitement. Everything really does lead to everything else!

On our very first day of the trip we asked Ian what he'd like to see and he said, "The Haunted Mansion!" so we headed that way and walked right on the ride (no line yet!) I captured this moment between Buck and Ian. Ian saw the Leota gravestone and was simultaneously excited and frightened. I love the way he's hanging on to Buck for protection, but still interested in what's around him. Oh, by the way the Haunted Mansion IS his favorite ride now. We rode it 5 times!

He loved Donald's boat in Toon Town.

We were able to meet up with Buck's good friend who lives in Florida. It was such a pleasure to see our kids become good friends. All of the kids loved the Winnie the Pooh playground.
Right before we got in line for Buzz Lightyear ride we spotted Stitch. The kids ran over to get their picture taken (or "made" as we would say in the South) with him.

Favorites from our first day included the Haunted Mansion, it's a small world, Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh playground, the teacups, Donald's boat, the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Pirates of the Caribbean, Buzz Lightyear, the Carousel of Progress, and Thunder Mountain Railroad at night.

Here are some more views from our day:

Snapshot Sunday

A new book to read....

A game to play.....

A dresser full of goodies from See's and Young Living....

Leavin' on a jet plane.....

A magnolia picked for me by Buck.....

I'm getting behind! I'm going to Utah today so check back next Tuesday or so for my snapshot sunday stuff. Oh and see Sarah to play.

Snapshot Sunday--Disney World Edition

Okay, so it's Thursday I know, but these pictures are from Sunday. We were at Disney World until just last night. We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. We had such an amazing trip together.

Saturday and Sunday we were able to meet up with some friends who live in Florida and our boys just loved playing together. Sunday we went to Hollywood Studios on what we later learned was Star Wars weekend. It was great to see lots of Star Wars characters and activities, but not so great to see all the crowds.







I will write more about our trip (I hope!) before we take off for Utah in 3 days!

Oh yeah, don't forget to see Sarah to play!

Snapshot Sunday

Do you think my bookshelf is too cluttery? Nah, me neither:)

Verbascum "Southern Charm" when it's not raining outside

Coming soon: Chez Nick. I guess this one needs more explaining. My younger brother Nicholas lives with us now and we are about to start construction on his room. We are closing in our carport (to the right of this picture) to build his room. We had to cut down some bushes to make room for construction and for the entrance to his new place. Right now it houses our recycling bins and trash...soon it will be the entrance to Nick's room.

A sampling of Dearest's Warhammer figures

Leaves of 3, let it be (Poison Ivy all over my yard!)

See Sarah to play

Snapshot Sunday

Another rainy day

He moves like a blur in real life!

Verbascum "Southern Charm"

Wet leaves

Play-testing a game with friends

See Sarah to play

Snapshot Sunday-Mother's Day Edition

Star light, star bright...

Our neck of the woods

Our favorite local coffee shop just closed so Ian said, "Don't worry, Dad. I built you a new Bushiban. It serves coffee to Power Miners and humans."

Family Zuma tournament

Happy Mother's Day!!

See Sarah to play

Snapshot Sunday

Brand new toilet seat!! We worked on fixing the toilet (leaks and seat) yesterday.
Some games

Jensen on my fridge and always on my mind

Handmade lotion made by a friend. It smells heavenly and it is the perfect consistancy: creamy yet light.
A piece of pink insulation that will be decorated and used in a role-playing game by my hubby.

See Sarah to play.

Interview with Ian

I found this interview on Danielle's blog today and thought I would ask Ian some of the questions. He seemed to think it was fun so we did the whole thing. Here are his answers, quoted directly, at age 5.

1. What is something your mom always says to you?
You're cute

2. What makes your mom happy?
Me kissing you

3. What makes your mom sad?
When I'm not around

4. How does your mom make you laugh?
When you say, "Blah blah, mwaa, wa, wa!" (said in silly voice)

5. What did your mom like to do when she was a child?
Play

6. How old is your mom?
716

7. How tall is your mom?
Tall as a tiger

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Kiss me

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
Write in your journal

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
A race (???)

11. What is your mom really good at?
Loving me

12. What is your mom not very good at?
Gluing toys back together

13. What does your mom do for her job?
Doula

14. What is your mom's favorite food?
Hamburgers

15. What makes you proud of your mom?
Kissing me (I'm sensing a theme...)

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Arcee

17. What do you and your mom do together?
Cute stuff

18. How are you and your mom the same?
We love each other

19. How are you and your mom different?
We don't look the same

20. How do you know your mom loves you?
Because you are always telling me!

21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
That he loves you

22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
Kissing World (????)

On the theme of kissing- I thought I would mention that the picture he drew in the picture above was me looking sad, and the large globular thing heading towards me is a kiss he blew to cheer me up! :)

Snapshot Sunday

Treasures from the sea

Clean floor! I can see the carpet again.
Art man and books

Great moments with Mr. Lincoln (bookends)

Friends.

See Sarah to play!