Our first family vacation to Walt Disney World. Gary and I always thought we would take the kids to Disney. We didn't realize how much fun it would be for us.
Our first day there we had lunch with
Tigger and friends. Good thing because we were hungry after our early morning flight.
Little did we know, Pooh and friends had a little birthday cake waiting for Laura. She thought that was the greatest.
The girls taking in the sights along Main Street.
Day two, some kind person told us about the fairies being on site. We waited for the opening of the park and the girls had a chance to meet Tinker Bell as well as two other fairies.
Later that night we went to dinner at Chef Mickey's. I found this cute costume this summer just by chance. I picked it up and saved it to give to Kelly before we went to dinner. She thought it was pretty neat to be Minnie Mouse.
Both girls were excited to see Mickey at dinner.
There were many attractions in the parks that had 3-D effects. The kids found it goofy to wear the glasses to the shows.
Gary and I playing tourist at Epcot.
For Laura's birthday we had lunch planned with the princesses. Laura's favorite was Cinderella.
After lunch, Laura found a place that offered face painting.
Our motel room decorated for Laura's birthday. I was able to hang balloons and streamers the night before. It wasn't any problem for the girls to sleep at night.
Family picture at Animal Kingdom. Just before the black bag incident. A word to the wise, never leave a bag unattended at Disney.
An afternoon at the water park, Blizzard Beach. Kelly takes a chance on the ice blocks.
Our last night at Disney, we went to the show
Fantasmic. Only 3 of us were able to see the show. Thank goodness for that stroller we picked up before going to Disney. Best purchase ever.
This year, we decided to trade up the sled I was riding. Not only a trade up in years but brand. Gary has always had Yamaha's, but we found this good deal on a 2005 Ski-Doo. I'll let you know how it rides after our first trip out. We have enjoyed it around the house and will put it to the trails soon. 
Christmas time brings one of Gary's favorite things. Taking the family to pick out a tree. He and Laura found their Griswold tree. 
Then we later found this perfect tree. It came complete with it's own nest. That sold it for the girls. 
It wasn't quite time to decorate the tree. The girls decided to make their wish on the wish-bone while they waited. 
While digging out the Christmas decorations, Gary found this treasure. Kelly and Gary attempted to race against each other. It was a little "rusty" after being stored in the attic. 
On a snow day last week, I was surprised at work by these carolers. Our daycare had the kids create fun guitars. Then loaded them up and brought them to surprise some of the mom's. It was a hit! 
Another picture with the kids and Julia. Julia use to work with me until she left to run her own business. The girls just love her and we are so very lucky to have her. 
We ended out the week with Laura's holiday dance recital. Her first number was for ballet. She was beautiful. 
Laura and best friend Jessica ready for the finale. 
In Kelly news... She is still trying to keep her pants up around that itty-bitty waist she has. She had the idea of tying her sweat pants to a belt to hold them up this day. I thought it was pretty clever of her.
For the Thanksgiving holiday Gary remembers his Grandmother, Erma, by sharing her sticky bun recipe with the girls. This is the first in many years that he has attempted to make that special recipe. Which by the way didn't turn out half bad.
Grandma Sheila with her pilgrim helper Kelly. Laura giving the high-five in the back.
Making sure all the centerpieces were in place. We had a lovely fresh flower one in the dining room from Gary's aunt in Kentucky.
The turkey all rested on the family platter. The bird was beautiful, to bad it wasn't quite done for dinner. Thank goodness for the extra turkey breast that was ready to eat.
Amanda and I resting before desert, while Eric goofs on us in the back.
In addition to pie we had birthday cake for our November birthday's. A fabulous creation from Grandma Sheila.
Our birthday girls practicing their princess wave from the castle. The cake was delicious.
Our trick or treaters, ready to hit the town. 
The treat of the night was unveiling the Walt Disney trip to the girls. Aunt Amanda made some really fun "tickets" that the girls would understand. Laura was excited at the idea of going to Disney. 
Kelly studies her "ticket" to make sure it is real.
Laura and Kelly playing in the hammock with their cousin Angelina. 
After the water was off and the docks were pulled, we hooked the boat to Dad's truck and headed back to his house. Only look what happened shortly into the trip!
Nothing else to do but - Drive it home! Not going to hurt this trailer any.
Last weekend we were invited to a Halloween party at a local onion farm. Gary was quite impressed by the collection of tractors. The farm had them all out, cleaned up for winter and on display. 
We all enjoyed a hay ride through the muck farm. 
Gary and the girls starting to carve their pumpkins. In the upper left of the picture is the start of the 
Kelly wanted one side carved and the other side painted. 
The girls joined the band at the