Sunday, March 16, 2014

10 Year Reunion & Baby Shower

Well, it's been 10 years since I graduated dental school. Man, I feel old!  We had a reunion weekend and had a great time.  I wonder what we'll all look like at the 25th...
The Aunts hosted a baby shower for Shannon and Carlos.  It was wonderful to be with everyone and Shannon got everything she needed for the baby. See news on baby Sawyer next post!
We are all doing well now.  The four of us had an awful stomach bug, but are glad to be back in the land of the living. I'm starting to get the kids summer schedules set.  Everything gets booked up in March.  It's crazy.  I can't believe the school year is almost over. I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the month!

  Dental School 10 Year Reunion
Shaunna, Cassie, and Alison. So great to have the girls back together again!
At the President's Dinner.  We all look the same...right?
Phung, Cassie, Terese, Nahal, & Alison 
Being silly at the oyster roast.  It was great to see all my old dental buddies :)
Shannon's last baby shower before the big day
Sandy, Aunt Caroline, and Aunt Genie

The Aunts 

Shannon's Mom, Aunt Linda, and Linda
Glowing Shannon
Avery's Basketball Portraits
The photographer forgot to say smile.  They look so sad, don't they?
Salem cuddling with daddy at the last game
 Valentine's Day Oyster Roast
Tim is now a Charlestonian.  He has his own shucking set
 First Movie Theater night
We saw Frozen.  Now the kids are obsessed. 
Especially this one.  She asked me to call her Elsa today. 
 Kiddie Bowling
Picnic on the porch
Hunting for magical fairies on our walk.  Apparently they live in tree trunks


Saturday, February 1, 2014

Basketball & First Trip To Disney

Avery started her first basketball league a few weeks ago.  She is loving it.  It starts at 8 A.M. on Saturday mornings, but we some how make it there. All her little buddies are playing with her and it's just so cute. 
Shannon had her first baby shower.  It was wonderful meeting her friends. It's so hard to believe the baby will be here in a little over a month! 
Well, we broke down and decided to go to Disney.  We always thought we'd wait a few more years, but some friends encouraged us to do a mini trip now.  We went to Magic Kingdom for a couple of days. It was exhausting, but wonderful.  We also got to meet up with my old friend Cory and his family.  We were so excited to seem them, that we forgot to take pictures :(.  Next time, though! 
Here's our wild spree to Disney and some pics from the beginning of the month. I hope everyone as a wonderful February!

4 y.o. Basketball
Avery and her buddies Ellie, Reese, and Madison.  Which one is the ham of the group??
There's about 20 kids in the 4 yo group. 
They got their jerseys the 2nd game
Dribble it, baby!
Shannon's Baby Shower
Shannon, me, Aunt Genie, and Mom

Disney World
Buzz Lightyear at Downtown Disney
T Rex Restaurant
We ate in the Ice Cave section
Roar!!!
Sleeping arrangement at the hotel
This didn't work at all. Neither did any other arrangement.  Ah, who needs sleep!
On our way to Magic Kingdom bright and early
Waiting for the opening ceremony in the cold morning weather.  
Avery was thrilled to make it to Belle's cottage
She volunteered to be in the show.  Introducing:  Phillipe! 
"Your Papa is in the jail , Belle".  She was supposed to say "Neigh", but this Phillipe was bilingual :)
Salem was nervous around a lot of the characters, but had a thing for Ariel
The only video we managed to get this trip: Ariel and Avery
 Avery asked all the characters a ton of questions.  It was so cute. 

Dumbo! We rode this 3 times.
Tea Cups. Avery loved spinning really fast.  
Who do you see?!?
Donald!
Goofy
Salem's favorite, "Pooh Bear". 
He said, "I love you, Pooh!" and "You're my best friend."
Regal Carousel
The afternoon show with all the Prince and Princesses dancing 
We got to meet Mickey!
Avery was thrilled to see Tinker Bell
Periwinkle
Avery became a little starstruck with Rapunzel and didn't say too much.
Snow White
Yummy Mickie Bars
Getting massive lollies for the Electrical Parade
Bye Disney! We'll see you again soon!