Visiting with Uncle Tom & Aunt Joan (3/3/13)

Aunt Joan and Uncle Tom came over to check out the new digs.  During dinner, we explained to them who Caillou was and how Ellie is obsessed with him!
So after dinner was over, Joan and Tom settled in with the kids to see what Caillou was all about...

Family Vacation (February 2013)

As a last minute decision, we headed down to Cocoa Beach, FL to visit Grandma and Grandpa, see Minnie Mouse and allow mom and dad to go on an adults-only cruise!
What a FUN time!  The weather was AWESOME, the Magic Kingdom wasn't crowded and the Cruise was so relaxing!!!

Within an hour of getting to the condo, Ellie found a bathing suit, a sun hat and sand toys.  She was ready to go to the beach!!!

Trey's first encounter with sand and FL sun!

Disney World!!!!  Ellie is SO over commuting from the parking lot to the Magic Kingdom!  Let's go INSIDE already!!!

Lunch break!  Ellie finally fell asleep while mom & dad went on the Lilo & Stitch ride.  Grandma and Grandpa were nice enough to sit with the kids while Ellie slept in the stroller.

Seeing Ellie realize it was Daisy in person was so cool!  She stood for a second, lit up with a BIG smile and RAN to hug Daisy!  She posed for numerous pictures!  I know my dad took an amazing picture of Ellie with Daisy!  I'll post that one later.

Just taking a stroll in Cocoa Beach!

1 of 2 pictures taken on the cruise!  Carnival Sensation with a stop-over in Nassau, Bahamas.  Wayne and I rocked out at the Craps table 3 out of 4 times and walked away with $550 in profit!  Paid for the cruise!  

Enjoying the Lori Wilson Park off of I Dream of Jeanie Blvd in Cocoa Beach!

Yes Mom, it was me who remote started Grandma and Grandpa's car.  I was pretty sure you knew how to turn it off...Sorry

Last night of vacation!  We enjoyed waterside dining at Grills at the Port and Ellie was even asked to be part of the band by playing the tambourine.  Again, she started the dance floor!  When our food came and she had come sit down, about 5 different people gave her high 5's! 

The WEDDING!!!! (2/2/13)

So I stole these pictures from my parents' camera, so they're a bit random and none of the actual ceremony. Once I order some of those prints, I'll upload them!

Getting ready to head to the church!

This is a GREAT picture!  

The NEW Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Angie Svejcar!!!

This turned out great!  What a great looking bunch!

Ellie has requested a "party bus" for her birthday...  Every time we go somewhere now it's "party bus?"

The party bus did her in!  Conked out!!!

Sibling Self-Portrait!  

Ellie opened to dance floor to the kids during dinner.  She ran the perimeter of the dance floor at least 50 times and kept dancing until she told Gramps that she wanted to go to bed!  

Uncle Chris & Aunt Angie's Rehearsal! (2/1/13)

We were lucky enough to share such a wonderful event with Chris & Angie!  Thanks for letting all of us be a party of your big day!  :-)
The rehearsal was chaotic with Ellie running around, but it just shows how laid back Chris & Angie are!  And the rehearsal dinner's food was yummy!!!!

And so it begins!  Shoes off and just run run run!

All the fabulous guys!  

Uncle Eric & Trey (I love this picture!)

Ahhh, guys and weddings - Wayne and Steve look THRILLED!  Hehe

Getting instructions - really, we told Gianna to hold Ellie's hand and not let go!  

And off they go!

A little hymnal reading...

mmmmm, great food!  And Ellie calmed down while watching Caillou!

Congratulations!!!!

My Kiddos! (12/26/12)

Just because they're gorgeous!  :-D

Merry Christmas!!

Don't you think you've taken enough pictures, yet?

Gymnastics (1/5/13) - KIAGA

Ellie has been enjoying gymnastics for a few months now.  She always has excelled at anything involving movement so Saturday mornings at Kids In Action Gymnastics Academy is always a treat!

Ellie's favorite parts of Gymnastics?  The running around during warm-up and jumping on the trampolines!  And we end class by jumping into the foam pits!  This little girl has no fear of launching herself off the edge into a pit!!