Walt Disney World 2008

4th Birthday at Walt Disney World

We had a blast at Disney World this year. There are too many things to mention, so I came up with Taylor and Carson's top ten favorites (in no certain order) of Disney this go around.

#1 T and C enjoyed getting 44 character pictures and autographs for their autograph books. Taylor's favorite autographs include all of the princesses (of course), Chip N Dale, Minnie, Daisy, and Pluto. Carson's favorite autographs include Buzz and Woody (of course), Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, and Chip N Dale.
#2 T and C enjoyed the character dining each day. We ate with the following characters sometime during our time at WDW: Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Trumane, Anastasia, Drucella, Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Jo Jo, Goliath, Leo, June (Little Einsteins), Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Pluto.
#3 We watched the Dreams Come True show at the castle 4 different times because Carson liked Donald pretending to be Captain Hook and then seeing Captain Hook and Peter Pan come out. Carson chanted "Dreams Come True" the entire week. We also watched the parade 3 times.
#4 Taylor enjoyed getting her hair, make up and nails done at Cinderella's Castle. Princess Taylor was the first princess to open the Boutique on Thursday. She was completely in awe and loved being Princess for a Day. She received special treatment for her birthday.
#5 While Taylor was being treated royally, Carson was the first one to ride the Buzz ride at Magic Kingdom and received 2 free photos of Papa, Daddy and Carson shooting at targets on the Buzz ride. He loved the certificate of being the first in Tommorrowland on that day.
#6 When we got back to our room the 1st full day at Disney, Taylor had a personalized autographed birthday card and 5 x 7 picture of Cinderella waiting on his bed while Carson had a personalized autographed birthday card and picture of Mickey waiting for him on his bed. Taylor and Carson were so excited that Cinderella and Mickey were in their room and left them something for their birthday.
#7 Taylor enjoyed dressing up like Cinderella and eating dinner with her and taking pictures with her while Carson enjoyed dressing up like Buzz and getting to meet him. Buzz was so excited to see Carson. He spent a lot of time with Carson since they looked a like.
#8 Walt Disney World Guest Services saw that it was Taylor and Carson's 4th birthday and randomly gave them 25.00 each to spend in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom for a new stuff animal. Carson choose Donald because he thinks he can now talk like him while Taylor choose a Princess Minnie because it was Minnie all dressed up in pink with a pink hat.
#9 Loved the birthday songs, birthday cupcakes, and birthday dances with the characters.
#10 Favorite ride: Toy Story 2 (rode it twice...thanks to the fastpass).

4th Birthday Party at the Park--Mickey and Minnie Style!

Halloween

Halloween was incredibly hectic yet enjoyable this year. Before Trick or Treating, we celebrated my Mom's birthday dinner at the house with family. We then set out to trick or treat with my brother Brannon, Brooke, Reece and friends of ours-Carrie, Nathan, Tyler and Christian. We had a great time. Taylor and Carson received plenty of candy for the entire family. Carson was Peter Pan earlier in the day at school for the Costume Party but decided to be Buzz Lightyear for the trick or treating while Taylor was Belle earlier in the day and was Tinkerbell for the evening. Reece was a flower fairy.

Happy Birthday to the greatest Mom in the World!

Happy Birthday(on Thursday) to my mom! Everyone that knows my mom knows that she is the most thoughtful and sweetest person around. There is no doubt that my mom is my best friend. I call her on the way to work (when I work) and call her on the way home and call her many more times through out the day. (Thank goodness for mobile to mobile cell minutes) She is a prayer warrior for my family and myself and has always been. When I found out I was going to be a mother, I immediately began taking note of what an incredible Christian mother she is as a mentor for myself. I knew I had big shoes to fill. My mom always thinks of others before herself. She has always bought things for my brother and myself (and now our families) before she ever buys things for herself. My mother took off a year at work when I was pregnant with the twins to stay with me during my 6 week bedrest to take care of me and my household. She drove from Kentucky every week to watch the babies when I went back to work to finish out the school year. Her endless ways and dedication to my family will never go unnoticed. Thanks Mom for being a fantastic person, but more importantly thanks for being a great example for me to follow.

Pumpkin Carving

Tonight was the designated night for the pumpkin carving at the Jessie House. Taylor and Carson were so excited. They each took their pumpkins from the pumpkin patch and helped carve faces on them. We put candles in them and put them out front. Of course, Taylor and Carson had to check on their pumpkins multiple times this evening before going to bed just to make sure they were still "scary." Taylor and Carson have 3 Halloween parties next week, so they are deciding what they want to be for each event. Carson has Peter Pan or Buzz Lightyear to choose from while Taylor has Cinderella, Belle, or Tinkerbell. They will use all of their outfits at some point, just not sure which costume for which party just yet. Carson told Adam tonight that Daddy should dress up like a Power Ranger. I think that would be a great idea, Adam. I will look for an adult Power Ranger for you to dress up as. You can't disappoint your son. Ha! Ha! Ha!

Happy Birthday Uncle Blake!

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Uncle Blake, Happy Birthday to you.

EVERYTIME we pass a gorilla billboard for the zoo before getting off the Broadway exit, Taylor and Carson ALWAYS say "There's uncle Blake." So, I couldn't find a picture of our dear funny man, Uncle Blake, so I just had to improvise.

Don't worry Uncle Scott. I already have your picture saved from a long time ago in the picture archives and ready for that big day in November!!!!!!! :o) Enjoy your day Blake!!! We love ya!