Magic Kingdom 2/10

We celebrated Emma's 3rd birthday since we were together. I ordered her an ice cream cake and it was really "YUMMY" Noey watching as Emma opens one of her presents which was a bag of books from Uncle Adam & Aunt Lynn.

Emma looking at the special Ballerina book from Noni & Papa.

Singing Happy Birthday To You, then Emma Mae blowing out her candles! Fun : }

What a pretty cake it was....decorated in purple, pink and yellow and made up of marble cake with Orea cookie ice cream.

Our 3 little munchkins : }

A tender moment between dad and son

Riding Peter Pan's boat. Some of the rides like Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs were actually scarry for the kids and they hid their eyes.

This is in front of Mickey Mouses house.

Coming out of Minnie Mouses backyard.

Emma sitting in Minnie's chair in her garden room.

Sitting on the hearth in Minnie Mouses living room

Standing in line for the roller coaster in ToonTown. It took 45 minutes in line for a 48 second ride, but I'm told it was well worth it. This was the kids 1st roller coaster ride EVER.

Coming out of the Carribean Pirates boat ride. One of the boats was named "Congo Connie" : }

Coming out of the ride in "It's a Small World". We went through this twice and each time saw something new. Major eye stimulation!

Cinderella's castle.....OHHHHHHH!

Trying to decide what to do next and which way to go. BIG Decisions there was so much to do....really!

Characters like this were all over the place.

Orlando Trip 2-2010

Sea World was awesome! Cool and cloudy in the morning but by 11a.m. the sun came out and the day was saved. We went to the Shamu Show. These Killer whales weigh about 4000 lbs. HUGE!! and are so agile in the water.

They develop a relationship with one trainer for life and are devoted to him/her. The only requirements to work with the whales is to be an avid swimmer and love animals.

Flamingo's behind the red/orange geraniums.....beautiful!

Taking a break [just for a second] then off we went again. We got here at 10 and left around 3. We saw ALL the animals but didn't hit any of the rides [shhhhhh....that's ok with Noni] : }

We packed a lunch and found a shady place to eat while watching the new Manta Ride splash down the rails with all the people screaming.

They did so well and were so excited about "everything" we saw and did. What a FUN day!

Alligator pond!

Watching the Manatee's under the water. Very bizarre looking creatures.

A Manatee from above the water. All the Manatee's were rescued for some reason or another and will be returned to the ocean as soon as they are healed.

The friendly and very smart Dolphins.

These birds [?name] were standing on the rocks in the Sting-ray pond. When the wind blew, it appeared as though they had long hair instead of feathers.

All the Sting-rays [uncountable]. People were feeding them and they would literally hold their heads out of the water waiting for fish to be dropped into their mouths. We got wet from all their flipping in the water. Noey loved it, but not Will. I think it frightened him.

This is the dock on the resort complex we're staying at [Summer Bay Resort]. It's a large lake with a white sandy beach right next to the heated pool. Beautiful and fun for the boys.

Taking a break from the pool to eat our picnic lunch.

Lynn having fun with her boys in the warm water.

My mom and dad came up to Orlando to visit me before Lynn and the boys came. They were on they're way to Jacksonville for a golf week with Dee and Mark [my sister and brother-in-law]. I loved it since I hadn't seen them since 8/09.

GG & Papa Short

Vail, CO trip 1/2010

Driving out of Vail : { I always hate leaving God's country....but we'll be back! I waited at the bottom of the run so I could catch dad and I did! Yeah!!!! It was so cold that he couldn't move his face while talking to me. Weird looking!

While waiting for dad to come down, the ski medics came in pulling this sled with an injured victim. It was a skateboader....he hurt his leg somehow....interesting!

View of the run while waiting to catch of glimspe of dad coming down. I didn't imagine there would be soooo many blue jackets.

The next few pics are of Vail Village. So quaint it makes you just want to walk the streets and look around while smiling : }

This is the "covered bridge" you have to walk across to get into Vail Village. LOVE IT!

Looking out our hotel window about 7:00 a.m. There's nothing like the blue skies of Colorado.

Oh, this is the scenerio I learned how to Cross Country ski in. It was on Vail Golf course. Absolutely loved this sport and will continue it.

Learned on groomed cross country ski trails. REALLY nice!