Happy Halloween

Emme, Hailey, Hannah, Zach, Charlie, Molly, Ava, Avery & Jonah
3rd year of trick-or-treating as a group...such a fun night!!

Coloring Pumpkins

With worries there might be a battle over who is old enough to use a knife, I asked the kids if they wanted to paint or carve their pumpkins...painting won! Zach first practiced on a piece of paper then went to town. I was so impressed...I never told him what to do or what the face should have. He even added his name. Looks great!! Then I decorated the front door with their suggestions on what to write. Window crayons are the so awesome...even on pumpkins!

Florida Vacation 2011: 9 faces that joined our trip

We have taken a week long vacation each year but never have we had so many people be able to join us for different parts of the week...this truly made the trip! I loved being able to spend time away from our busy lives with some of my favorite people.

This was the first time Zach & Molly got to meet Jacob! Josh, Megan & Jacob were able to come down for 3 days with us before going to Megan's work event also in Orlando so we got to see them an extra day too! Grandpa & Grandma came down for 3 days overlapping one with Megan...so we could all be together. This was a dream for me to have family together on vacation.

Marci has been one of my bestest friends since 1996 and we have remained super close. Her kids, Sherilyn (8) and John (7) are my god babies and so special to me. I love that live in Orlando and were able to spend some time each day of our vacation with us. Watching our kids play and laugh together warms my heart!

Florida Vacation 2011: Sea World & Downtown Disney

Shamu...amazing what these huge animals can do!

Zach & Molly went on their first real rollercoaster...Zach wanted to go again...he loved it!!

We loved all the shows but the Dolphins were everyones favorite.

Grandpa & Grandma went to Downtown Disney and Sea World with us...where we met up with Marci & the kids!!

Train through Downtown Disney

Florida Vacation 2011: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney World

On Tuesday night, we went to Disney World with the Patterson's for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. This is when the they close the park early and open it from 7pm-12am for trick-or-treating around Disney as well as the usual Disney World activities. The kids made to 10pm...the latest they have ever stayed up!

Daddy & Zach on Buzz Lightyear Ride

Florida Vacation 2011: Poolside

Molly, Zach, Sherilyn & John

Zach loved getting to play with Uncle Josh

Zach going down the big slide for the first time...when he was still unsure. After this first time, he couldn't get enough and went down many times each day!!

Would you believe this is Zach "catching me" coming down the pirate slide!?

Zach & his best bud...Grandpa