Disney World - May 2010

In May, we took our very first family trip to

Disney World! We had soooo much fun. I would

go back every year if I could. Just take a look

at Lily's very first glimpse of Disney....and it

only got better from there.We stayed at the Pop Century Resort.

It was really neat. Here is a glimpse at

just how HUGE everything was! Friday night, we rode a boat from the Magic Kingdom

over to Fort Wilderness for Chip & Dale's Campfire.

The Campfire was a blast and Lily even got to go

swimming in their fun water park. After the campfire,

we rode the boat by ourselves back to the Magic

Kingdom while the fireworks were going off.
We had our own private fireworks show on the water!

Lily & Daddy roasting marshmallows at the Campfire.

Saturday morning we were up bright and

early and off to Chef Mickey's for a fabulous

breakfast buffet!! It was so special to be able to

see Lily meet Mickey & Minnie for the first time.

After breakfast, we went to the Animal Kingdom.

It was a lot of fun! Lily rode Everest, which made her

a very brave 4-year old. We really enjoyed the Safari too!

Here is shot of Lily & I on the Safari:

After eating lunch at the Rainforest Cafe, we headed

to Epcot. It was especially neat because the International

Flower & Garden Festival was going on. There were creations

like this one all over the park:

Of course, no Disney World trip would be complete

without dinner with princesses at Akerhaus Castle

at Epcot. We met Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Alice,

Jasmine, and Snow White. Lily was just thrilled!

Sunday morning, we began the day with

another great breakfast at the Crystal Palace.

Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore & Piglet

were all there! It was fun!

Because we celebrated Lily's birthday early,

we had Mickey Mouse confetti all over our table

which Tigger proceeded to pour over Lily's head!

Some of Lily's favorite rides at the Magic

Kingdom were Splash Mountain, Dumbo

& the Teacups. She spun us so fast we could

hardly stand it, but as you can see, she LOVED it!

Modeling her mouse ears in front of

Minnie Mouse's house!

Our very last activity turned out to be

one of the best. We went to Story Time with

Belle and Lily got to be Chip!! Here is a

picture of Belle applauding Chip for

saving the day. This just really made Lily's trip!

Spring 2010

Well I know that it has been forever since I have
blogged, but that is because we have been so busy this
Spring! I have been sewing (see the above dress), vacationing,
working, and just plain having fun. Lily has been
busy too. She learned how to ride her bike without
training wheels recently! We were so proud!

Lily got a great up-do at Alaina's birthday party!

We went to the St. Paddy's Day parade back in March.

Lily and I went to New Orleans in April to see Mom,
Katy, Celia & Kit. It was a blast!!!!!!!

I will try to post more of the fun we have been having
soon, so check back again soon!!!!

Easter

Madison Easter Egg Hunt

Lily found the first prize egg and got a
giant bubble wand!Lily and AnaKathryn dye Easter eggs!Easter MorningLily had a special Easter Egg clue hunt to find
out her very special surprise!
She found out she was going to Disney World!

We went on down to the Audoban Zoo....

On New Year's Day and the day after,

Mom, MK, Lily & I had a fabulous time

in New Orleans! The first night we went to

the Insectarium and the Riverwalk.MK & I on the giant worm! Lily would have nothing

to do with the giant worm!Lily & GoGo!Pretty Girl!Playing the Blues!The next day we headed to the Zoo!!!
Mk & her handsome boyfriend! Loving on the giraffes Gogo got her!

Happy New Year!!!

On New Year's Eve, we had Josh & Christina & KK & Hal

over to play Rock Band and ring in the new year. Lily

had fun jamming out on Rock Band! KK brought over some fun hats!
Lily & KK

We did sparklers and some fireworks to celebrate!

3...2....1....Happy New Year!!!!

Christmas Night with GoGo & MK

Christmas Night, GoGo & Mary Katherine drove

all the way from Mobile to eat dinner and open

presents with us. We are so glad they came!

Lily was obviously feeling very silly that

night after all of the excitement that day. Obviously, Lily was thrilled to get a fabulous

chair for her American Girl from GoGo!
Lily models the precious Auburn dress from MK.
Thanks MK! Now she can support the Tigers in style!

GoGo really scored big with a bed for

Lily's American Girl doll.

Thank you GoGo!!!!!

Lily & her baby model their matching pjs

from GoGo. So cute!!!!!