Friday, January 30, 2009

We really do like these rides, honestly!

I can feel the G-forces!!! It's just like riding in Daddy's Viper! Are  you going to be sick, Daddy?

Prepare for impact! We are NOT crash-test dummies!

My arms are getting tired from holding up this GIANT golf ball!

We are ready to meet the Yeti!

I love this ride, really I do! The Yeti just missed us!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Trip to Disney, where dreams come true!

We went to Disney World on January 9th. I was so excited to get there and start my vacation! We did so much and had so much fun while we were there, these are just a few of our memories! Here I am on the deck of our one bedroom villa at Saratoga Springs. On our first night, we saw Cirque du Soleil, La Nouba at Downtown Disney. It was so great! I could watch it over and over! I loved the Diablo act the best. 

I ran my first official race on Saturday Jan 10th. It was a 400 meter dash! It was exciting! Mom and Dad cheered for me!

Daddy ran the WDW marathon the day after my race. Mom and I cheered for him at the finish line! It was awesome to see him cross the finish line! YEA, Daddy!

Hanging out with Mickey in the Race Retreat tent after Daddy finished!

Minnie is my favorite Disney character! She's such a sweetie!

Dad and I got trips to the Spa for our running achievements! It was my first Spa Experience and it was AWESOME! I had a 25 minute massage, a facial, a pedicure and a manicure! Dad had a 50 minute Swedish massage. I can't wait to go to the Spa again!

We went to Downtown Disney for dinner at Fulton's Crabhouse on Marathon Day! Dad and I were proud to wear our medals! Looks like this guy has run too many marathons!

Mom and I are in the safari, or maybe at Animal Kingdom!

So, Mom and I convinced Daddy to go on Primeval Whirl with us, we told him there wasn't much spinning. He disagreed and felt nauseous! 

I finally faced my fears and went on Expedition Everest, and I loved it! It is so FUN! Daddy was crazy and took pictures while we were on it! Mom sat behind me and we all enjoyed it! I am so glad that I did it!

Of course, I had to do some Hooping while in Disney. 

I met these great guys on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom! Scoop the reporter is a master pin trader, and I ended up snagging 5 pins (including exclusives) for one pin traded! He was so charming! Then the Mayor of the Magic Kingdom got into the act too. Scoop and I even had the same fashion sense that day!

Captain Hook walked by right when Mom took this picture. You never know who you will see!

We had such a nice day in the Magic Kingdom, it wasn't that crowded because of rain and cooler temps so the ride lines weren't long at all. Mom and Dad surprised me with a lunch at Cinderella's Castle! It was great seeing all the princesses! We saw Cinderella, Princess Aurora, Belle, Jasmine, and Snow White. That's a lot of royalty!

I still love seeing the Princesses and the Characters!

Daddy wasn't falling for our attempts to get him on the teacups! Anyone for a cup of tea?

I drove Daddy around the Tomorrowland Speedway even though it rained on us! I'm a pretty good driver! I also faced my fears and rode on Rock-n-Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios. It was so FUN! I am so glad that I conquered that one too! I can't wait to go back to Disney World, to make more magical memories with my family!

Friday, January 2, 2009

Trip to Grammy and Papa's House!

Mom and I took a quick trip to Grammy and Papa's house after Christmas! We got to see all my Aunts on my Mom's side, and Grammy and Papa, plus my great grandparents, plus all my cousins on my Mom's side! It was awesome! Here I am on the couch with Audrey, and Katherine! We are getting ready for Game Night!

We played with three teams, and every twenty minutes we had to switch to a different game. We played Life, Scrabble, and Tangrams. It was fun!

Uncle Andrew (and Aunt Sarah) had to play Tangrams with a blindfold on, since it is their game and they know the patterns too well. It was pretty funny! I am playing with Uncle Andrew and Aunt Megan.

Aunt Sarah and Laura carry on with the Scrabble game. 

Grammy and Hazel read a book together!

Grammy made homemade doughnuts for us in the morning! YUMMY! We shook them in bags of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.

We had a sleepover and watched a movie together. We all didn't end up sleeping together, but it was fun to snuggle while watching the movie. 

On the last day, I got some time alone with Grammy and Papa. We played with my American Girl dolls and just hung out. I visited Gramma and Papa White in the nursing home while I was there too. It was a good visit! I can't wait to visit them again!

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Christmas Day 2008!

Santa left me a long letter telling me all about his visit to my house, and about his elf Dweezle Pumpersnick who helped pick out my toys. I had asked him about his elves in my letter to him.

My Dad got a Ripstick from my Mom. He is good at it! I am still learning how to ride it.

Santa brought me a ton of good stuff this year! He brought me a "Pink" Green Machine, a bunch of stuff for my American Girls, like a scooter, a bathtub, a trundle bed, and an armoire, and he gave our family a Wii and a Wii fit, with a lot of games! Thank you Santa!!!

WOO HOO! Santa also remembered to give me the Littlest Pet Shop Tail-Waggin' Fitness Club!!

Santa even gave Katie, Molly, and Violet gifts! They got clothes and a new saddle for Felicity the horse. They were very excited!

There I go on my Pink Green Machine! It is so fun! We all gave it a try! I am going to take it to my lake house and ride it with my neighbor Ashley, she has one too! Hers is the original Green one, and we can race in the driveway!