THE MAGIC KINGDOM!!!! DAY 1..........

After the long wait, we finally did it! On the 7th of Novemeber we loaded up the kids and headed to the sunny state of Florida and spent 8 days in the nice warm sun, no lines and uncrowded parks to enjoy a little family time. And of course become a kid again ourselves. We had so much fun!

Ethney was such a trooper! She went on everything she could, Splash mountain ended up one of the favorites, not sure if it was the big hill at the end or the whole getting drenched everytime we rode it, but it was worth it just to see how excited they got! Ryker loved it! He wanted to go over and over again on all the big stuff. I was shocked that my little monkeys were so big!

Ride number one, not too wet, but not so lucky the next time around. Not a dry spot on anynoe in our log!

Of course the castle! Ethney was so excited to see where Sleeping beauty lives (her favorite) All she wanted to do was meet her and sing to her "I know you" it made me cry to think of the true magic in all there is around us.

Oh yes, To be a kid again!

BFF's

The Final touch!

Bryan thought that the hat was the final touch that we needed for the photos! Nice! Needless to say that he did not wear them in any of the family shots. He was a little beefed about the shirt he was wearing, he thought it made him look a little farmerish..... i thought he looked great. Anyway, i won the battle, next time though tuxes and gowns!

Family Pictures!

Who says you can't have fun taking pictures! Thanks Amy, for the great pictures! After months of trying to go and get our pictures taken we finally did it! we found the best spot up weber canyon and had a total blast getting some good shots. My friend Amy Farr is amazing, check out her blog when you get a chance! Amynfarrphotography.blogspot.com These are just a few of my many favorites.

A MANSION in the SKY, AKA... Woods!

AS Most of you Know life as we know it comes to a schreeeeeeeeeeeeching Hault in August and September. Yes if anyone plans on seeing us you know that we are pretty much unavailable for a few weeks this time of year. It starts ealier every year, planning "The Hunt" this year back in June the plan for this beautiful house in the woods was being draw up. No this is not your regular average Cabin kit, this is a custom built one of a kind, 14 foot off the ground (cabin in the Sky) if you will, built for 2-3 Men able to house 50. So here it is, a house built for 2! Cozy isn't it. Bry and Randy headed out on Friday afternoon with a dirt bike, a banchie and 2 80lb. packs for hiking up to this state of the art 5 star hotel for the weekend. I had to remind Bry to not forget his sleeping bag and his underwear when he said, "I hope i have everything" (Yes, people he has forgotten his underwear before) This was intended to help make their hunting experience a little easier, but if you ask me, the weekends spent building it and hiking to it, the 2 mile, tree fallen, boulder climing, straight up hill hike with 80lbs on the back, does not seem to be easier to me. Actually seems a little nuts, yes, i said it nuts! BUt there you have it, Boys and Hunting, there is nothing gettin past this. Needless to say here i am in my warm house with my two fabulous children, we have been to the fair, rode a bull, seen "Despicable Me", "Eat, Pray, Love" and eatin yummy popcorn and candy, had warm home cooked meals and goodies, gone running early in the morning thru the wetlands and taken a few short bike ride with the kids, watched a few episodes of "LOST" in the comfort of my bed, while the MEN have been sitting in a tree stand eating Mountain Meals in bags and being rained on 14 feet in the air with wind and chill, while sleeping in a hammock with a sleeping bag that yes, I reminded him to take. Hmmm!!!!!!!!!!!! As much as we miss being with him this year for the Big OPENER, i am happy to say that i am not sitting in that tree stand with him this cold rainy night. Oh, yes, he offered for me to join him. I graciously declined this time, but i am sure that there will come a time that I too will hike that hill to see for myself this fabulous MANSION IN THE SKY! Good luck Boys all i ask is that you come home safe and yes, Do NOT forget the Meat! LOVE, LOVE