tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17727557222087666402023-11-16T03:41:18.262-08:00The Zoo Keeper's HavenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-51483981873565730562010-12-28T09:13:00.001-08:002010-12-28T09:13:56.397-08:00We've moved...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAC8QZqJkUg/TRoZL2OGZ-I/AAAAAAAABhg/tZhUJ3G_mqQ/s1600/moving.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SAC8QZqJkUg/TRoZL2OGZ-I/AAAAAAAABhg/tZhUJ3G_mqQ/s320/moving.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555780781638838242" border="0" /></a><br />I have moved! Well, not really, but I created a new blog. I have had a homeschool blog and a family blog for the past year or so. But, it's too hard for me to maintain 2 blogs (well, 3 if you count my<a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://gointothemousehouse.com/"> Disney Travel blog</a>). So, I've combined them under a new name, and I would love if you would stop by and follow me over there. My new blog will be my 'life' blog. I'll blog about whatever is on my mind - school, life, family, you name it. This is my last post on this blog. All further posts can be found at...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://itsmysweetlife.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">This Sweet Life of Mine</span></span></a><br /></div><br />Feel free to check it out. I'd love it if you would follow me over there. Make sure to leave me a comment so I know you stopped by. See ya soon!!<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-46094463628187489672010-11-10T05:59:00.000-08:002010-11-10T05:59:00.347-08:00Wordless Wednesday – My Happy Hour!<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4eCLfqz67zjW7OslWfPecDCrLrlAY6hjMKbtvLzUQ-BSFqhCae7H6ZhhjEqlcVVsxtV9_fecv3WFlIjY6SqPtiS693vtaP9HGYDPCfsIzZL6CnhMv2fsLkMly_Yw8dK1oHeMwGvd9rc/s1600-h/DSC_0336%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0336" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" alt="DSC_0336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkJJRP68ipG9Ie-B2ZaxogLkw0qxST64fQopE6PlIXblGRHB4hy3XKazkgJZrfo9qLLGC5bPKMJNYZlqVRPSeGDB-vQ_krp6G97K4UMBig7Yt-ym2l77FYJmZ6YnXHf_D-5C6nAMTZqs//?imgmax=800" width="442" border="0" height="301" /></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-52061132312693239272010-11-05T06:28:00.000-07:002010-11-05T06:28:00.429-07:00Foodie Friday – Whole Grain Pancakes<p>This is my favorite whole wheat pancake recipe. It makes a TON. I like to make a triple batch and freeze the leftovers. Then, the kids can just pop a few in the toaster for a warm breakfast when I’m not in the mood to cook.</p> <p align="center">Whole Grain Pancakes</p> <p align="center">(adapted from <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/PrintRecipe?RID=68&radio=1">King Arthur Flour</a>)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaFoBrAc0hfwx3LzWtLSK2fRr1CbsuovFYn4IfEffWLMOFt98LYPCybiIj8fho-vKRPZ4MM1QUxG4SMOyH2UQ0FBgFzCO0sZbzg5lGT1pHGjj6MzDWfDDkM_qZ2i_pECGbfMaCfbAuFw/s1600-h/DSC_0150%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0150" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="277" alt="DSC_0150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtANqKDqgm5_vAeRHDlr6avYimn_O27pjO6kCAGFg1HvqAfrNVINvhx13Dq28YpZKRfYalFAzWX9W24GThSWDN_fg2yLqVngWxhq1wD-nsRPjd1e7-ivIS2lrvrdeDZ3Ow9OuSgPMqHYg//?imgmax=800" width="407" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Gather all of your ingredients. You will need:</p> <ul> <li>4 cups whole wheat flour</li> <li>1 cup all-purpose flour</li> <li>3 1/2 cups old-fashioned or rolled oats </li> <li>3 tablespoons sugar </li> <li>3 tablespoons baking powder</li> <li>1 tablespoon salt </li> <li>1 tablespoon baking soda </li> <li>1 cup vegetable oil</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>To make the mix:</b></p> <p>1) Grind the oats in a food processor until they're chopped fine, but not a powder. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpvA7I4s1GMsrFHkRVyR1bORlmQHgvjfbbrzkm3GrRjsQBK1vfw4XZn7uXwyPSwLO2fEG2rEFr3ZG84dzuWICA-SJP84YlKRYMhsHJHbvZ555FkOL7MmcmZQ5I8l26fz44i66ay4T500/s1600-h/DSC_0151%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0151" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="363" alt="DSC_0151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0Nx4-1HxaCVTo9kQ7rNefE_7KHeaX5BtNdlZZMw8zCAkToXhI4RbsbabWQte010WAnYWCyTJ4lKHiyjpvnBT8dTSpSUyw1MYpR2t94u-HFw5gwok4QQp_r0_wIzoib4BeL0Bl2LbOBE//?imgmax=800" width="247" border="0" /></a></p> <p>I tried using my mini-chopper for this, and it takes way too long. I will go back to using my food processor next time!</p> <p>2) Put the flour, oats, and all other dry ingredients into a mixer with a paddle. Mix on slow speed, and drizzle the vegetable oil into the bowl slowly while the mixer is running. <font color="#ff0000"><em>(I use a big bowl and a wire whisk. )<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QRw2VWAkZIqpIgYHqvGTyQBdHAS-JzzZwr21EdJB0yaFUhzBNO9453ATfonE7KSWAAKK4QIOnrqFGwK4k7NO9ZMWqV6l8jZTD7lO-h3fkX0pG9R-tFRyWBGzX-FpdM52hl7RDUy9GS8/s1600-h/DSC_0154%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0154" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="280" alt="DSC_0154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRyrz0K9iHrggDkEE5dDSzTsW7mhd2MOh9gSMvxIn7lveLhI-khEYjr_dPd9bSRUt4XyD7ojWkrai2ztGLD768UnE0kEhyCtR8K4DBXlbZbwPf3TMX0-k-IOAmLaeIbn3q6tqF44w6e4//?imgmax=800" width="412" border="0" /></a></em></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsfuXzbNK9AvT02cE3yqYviwucac9bMXiv0gkR5fVJoXdbvw1Mtk8N9Sdy2ZltKZb49vd32_XQQvWbAlHiI-k7q5Vf1AJZQSthhow-fOfY5bV60nhEAPKOTplTTV1zYRKLmPfDVkYxlM/s1600-h/DSC_0152%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0152" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="293" alt="DSC_0152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipeoz9MVEuea0_J4vmls5NEdAvQJ21PZSj1IcMyjKEBXK16dZbej3DWQmhdazvQI1BKA1AyzG6kKPNfqoX2kJzXaOyTbY5Uc_gSsIpxXK06vtI-5W8Yqv9vPD7Ioxm6agxepcSNfTGRrU//?imgmax=800" width="427" border="0" /></a></p> <p>3) Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks at room temperature, or indefinitely in the refrigerator or freezer.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsO1mwv3YV3zpFTd85izY8tFydhjWZQEBHg799pWbyKgrV511LIHiZ8WpUeSw7cCLACo8OyCcdUgamnpVh2MYNKpZWQAXT0u9zZ2D10iwqcXRGGejGV3Qy5Yz0cDVi-H6KmFkptGtIa4/s1600-h/DSC_0155%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0155" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="DSC_0155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOaAvYFslUYHfwjZsCc5OdQmRfBYRFjrI6RB3VJxzzg646BXM6DUgIYrwywNpcUmYpiOh8UAX7d41rWiR-5epi8XQxl2Po5HEKgD_LYDmdo7z2APMvPFhyphenhyphenfYppyaouQgjrlofVcxkEGI//?imgmax=800" width="275" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QRw2VWAkZIqpIgYHqvGTyQBdHAS-JzzZwr21EdJB0yaFUhzBNO9453ATfonE7KSWAAKK4QIOnrqFGwK4k7NO9ZMWqV6l8jZTD7lO-h3fkX0pG9R-tFRyWBGzX-FpdM52hl7RDUy9GS8/s1600-h/DSC_0154%5B3%5D.jpg"></a></p> <p><b>To make pancakes:</b></p> <p>1) Whisk together 1 cup of mix, 1 cup of buttermilk, 1 TBSP orange juice, and 1 large egg. Let the batter stand for at least 20 minutes before cooking. The oats will soak up the milk to thicken the batter. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPKWOdx1M7RV4mpb6fnW5lQ0LZFVN-tngaVvqX2vB2B8XxVMrcgB5KHIwidtQIO31UQa68zJz6KdzDSBSp4bODgJRrbaBtZ0yCUUGd86xC3OWjdYdunwBCU2Qhpdf7ElgXXd95gH81GE/s1600-h/DSC_0156%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0156" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="282" alt="DSC_0156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pn-XvXIONCv60u2LYJyb3Js1Wd1StDg2mxcx_HZ1uLiBYZUPl6ggBxnSE6_73InaEOdtveRz0jVpyd80Q0lvYSwPc7xMTmBmbgAb6cczny6hVm5erZYT_EGXquo4_jAT9pjir6ylrj0//?imgmax=800" width="415" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Here, I like to add any mix-ins I may want to add to the batter. My kids like chocolate chips (which I chop in the food processor). Sometimes, I add cinnamon and vanilla or a banana or two. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ca9WD1W3kjlU7YjNLNGnvQSrkjqosknuog480YUDYCe64AjkgORUbUntXzaU4GqizKNm7ARLaxqMyWMgT6DRjP1RvVf4iLq4-3iP9Uv_Wg80W8UP69yEoVZe3X-TQMwTT2da4xR5bFk/s1600-h/DSC_0158%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0158" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="291" alt="DSC_0158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4aKr3dveC4Xnp7hKHwXJdXgbNk9mhV905o7WGNayTQkim19fjLOdzeWjE5T-RGJ_o_B6FsVrfa2m3TbfeLCRbTU6RLmAz6mLLDK8LhEE22LXBWMj9X_c2Milws_nZG8L_EenTp2DFIg//?imgmax=800" width="428" border="0" /></a></p> <p>2) Heat a lightly greased griddle to 350°F (if you've got a griddle with a temperature setting; if not, medium-hot will do). <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwWXTQENLBPGPbEQWHbrTaTK0RDlLyP8PZVW98HoZEG_ByL1THoFmzhAqGnNDzJpIyuF7zOEemKc0JbNsMiFxlGK8gDrMhi8vgjsMBA89J4PjmU6EeBndbA_P_X2zITfiu5kUYRK5EnU/s1600-h/DSC_0157%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0157" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="294" alt="DSC_0157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUoOheS7MOV14ABkEXkOnmDA5gyNtzxkrifiSyrPG7PR2_evTsv2RcpaQfFlqKWXTXpmZxq-cU_kEx8EQUgXYdByQPtWMDPAm2sx95gaVDc6SYnpQuGqqfU_0fzKhp6lczVLNsKVTS5Hg//?imgmax=800" width="429" border="0" /></a></p> <p>3) Drop the batter onto it the griddle. I use a 1/4-cup measuring cup.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7ctYo42OhnQ0MsaT8PUOKaP-Q0EXKN8ejRcOUtwUuk1VL7zief72GVkkMY88FgNEM8y9SdfgK9XhZCujNrkWtNaiBGfLumuQPSkt28mT3PVlALi5Ylhqr6otQKeG81ap7gOhJia_vxo/s1600-h/DSC_0161%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0161" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="297" alt="DSC_0161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-sSO2LRJxseXN1E_TzCBT4nrwIllEfwI61Pem9yFAtqJ2-fFSYiI-odvGe53xBpQZ-KL2yGN3tqjK0nqVZVrlONcSf-qHuBKGcJ5b74juuf-zcUHoNULebdExf7bEvvOkItsfW_kKbgA//?imgmax=800" width="437" border="0" /></a></p> <p>4) When the edges look dry and bubbles come to the surface without breaking (after about 2 minutes, if your griddle is the correct temperature), turn the pancake over to finish cooking on the second side, which will take about 2 minutes. </p> <p>5) Serve pancakes immediately, or stack and hold in a warm oven. I love to serve these with sugar-free syrup, and my kids EAT.THEM.UP!!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitKHyjJfDouhqqaTmHpj1Gl8E1U8AGogwsrek5Tk3gpbuP72L3kLj6iBBWsz8RbrnqVzsbhjrOVaumAc7_5qzZYK_h0kETIXGgXcCk6q8clpNSBvs1CKdGzCajbYbZgh6tBPBZm8V0Npg/s1600-h/DSC_0162%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0162" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="308" alt="DSC_0162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp3nmVIV3KB1xkcIj0XslWVmIIcWjAyQkKPBLCDBjS8cfv6264YlwKJkrS8J5mnmqFHqwPG0eSsaIXF2HzryL1NUUYbj9q6LZEd7OKRBVYxAX0JaRnehlrve0kOFux6s2z-lFiX0EAK2A//?imgmax=800" width="453" border="0" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-11799654212401124602010-11-03T04:44:00.001-07:002010-11-03T04:44:54.844-07:00Wordless Wednesday – Little Ladybug<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpnLm_az4XJ8APgIgH_P_2lSuqV1G8z_3lpyTeN2Ltr_JxolaykSFsgkJK6xnNmMRZ6DhY4SA9rAYL2ImNB84NR7Km8Te43awCAqO5GRTvb5dKfdArEOChEswrmMZNKzPoKZjiz0rPLE/s1600-h/Halloween%202010%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="Halloween 2010" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="522" alt="Halloween 2010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4QAkapRooRgYRM3Aimaz0I0hqvyk0BP_NjL22AkUIhmE3ji6kImuFRNxd69ZbRdjw1D8S1mdwXZYpgU_iJmMSgu8XdOYwSLb8pXxYNrM1XhBS3UNvfWzI7pG1mf3c2aBDaYv3mLvyno//?imgmax=800" width="397" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font face="Jokerman" color="#ff0000" size="6">My Little Ladybug</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Jokerman" color="#ff0000" size="6">Halloween 2010</font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-74050727865673824732010-10-25T14:55:00.001-07:002010-10-25T14:55:36.817-07:00Follow Us Monday Morning<p align="center"> </p> <a href="http://freefrugality.blogspot.com/search/label/Follow%20Us%20Monday%20Morning"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab355/Frugalityisfree/smallfloridaphotosine-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p> <b>Question of the Week:</b> <b>Will you be dressing up for Halloween this year? If not, when were the last time you dressed up, and what did you dress up as?</b></p> <p>We celebrate Halloween, but I do not dress up. The last time I dressed up, I was working at a preschool. I dressed up as a pumpkin. Yep, big orange pumpkin costume, striped tights, and pumpkin stem headband. That night, Logan (then 3) and I went to a nearby neighborhood to trick or treat with friends. I got out of the car and walked around to his side to get him out of the car. Can you guess where this is going? Umm…I locked him in the car!! So, the neighbors started to congregate while we all debated how to get him out of the car. Remember, I’m still dressed like a pumpkin!! We finally called the police. We learned that they will not normally unlock a car due to liability, but they will unlock your car if you child is stuck inside happily sucking his thumb while strapped into his car seat!!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-22537109807598047402010-10-23T14:17:00.001-07:002010-10-23T14:17:27.371-07:00WDW Day 3 – Animal Kingdom<p>More from our trip to WDW in Sept. On our third day at Walt Disney World, we visited the Animal Kingdom. We started our day with breakfast at 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian Resort.    <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIYwH4LhuSZNq9KhEiLSda_88vlNWpGQZtQg0c-oa0FcxTFcX2Hed7hK-QmWQ2vh7znUwWmnKXJfbZapu0tS6NPGClcxS7wE4kcPAl1XhildRxNwuVHHZKr-dMfGquWCfovMgRdfJxTY/s1600-h/DSCF3481%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3481" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="406" alt="DSCF3481" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK13RCWdpWUqpbUfiKUP9Gv3Kda5NMQfLZ_pngGlVvhVWYSACYCOEQ-ScvwwGB0nMRqgt9epYzohDije1rcPj-prdUZ46kBrWqWDnksYS_hk_sP60LGV_wK9OAgbB50lzR81MmM5PAVVc//?imgmax=800" width="309" border="0" /></a>  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFzTH8ybyQ5upWM-88q7WxiSvUxvZMWudEOOYLbRhe6vD2ioRVuXvIk_cKWIkCfwPhAZ5I8awmSC5OJmdiAlA5z7LA7UsFXHCQF_t6WAFTJRzCNCkheDvLLtuFywK6RtRJZiNXju9OEw/s1600-h/DSCF3486%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3486" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="331" alt="DSCF3486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cNqZeZvbx8SGBpBBxQmJmAb8u258gqjdaKQRo7mr7X9cK-p5ShfNX9lZccKlImn-PYYO7g6XU0R5xqi9k5Aex7oKgj-8Is5Vl0ywP4KEwPqiq3Vovf5mVZol5cvkcASMQXpTHlDybzg//?imgmax=800" width="435" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>Then, we headed to the Animal Kingdom for the day. At the Animal Kingdom we enjoyed the Finding Nemo live show. This is one of my favorite shows at WDW. We hit Dinoland and rode the Primeval Whirl and Dino Spin. The kids (and Grandma) really love the safari ride. Seeing the animals is always a highlight of the day spent at AK. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzAILn4pjS-nnfynhRUTXuiWKzgca_3Hrw6uGiCHfnpjb73Zf7hpIkagTUsIN66-163CLENZOB7LQEcwWVWQxjZNl-c5IMA9hyvGge9ysKcZwiystZ-ioZmcVmSIgoZeVJEH5mBPiCPQ/s1600-h/DSCF3532%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3532" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="364" alt="DSCF3532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVX5VIFrZinPYv9N5P1xHZIQ4oqR-Ae4hI9jO9rSiieyN5eWKRE3uoKR1sc3DS5C5ioVk73bzu15_l4VfLncNb7CJxs-cq79sy0mrkBLF5pa-bhItYvYcmN4LDWun3Fd8i3szutmnDPs//?imgmax=800" width="479" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxqCQB6WEvcEavJx7wwstcf-soT0H0s0jFLrQxQEwshb_11hgqBPlwVTQdM5a7sV8yqrlQPaHMHEhyiWAPzhV3ViS6OR5q5J1JLa4j27We_sME32JQypx0oCrI0BDhUV5Oir1ltBY_fU/s1600-h/DSCF3560%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3560" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="375" alt="DSCF3560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHP2ztifxRDoyYYC1mIWpzKlBReXLaA7nuRL-X7brbRoTZj3nwGHaeiyzyonkX5xECWcYQH9nsfPRuXDbXGxpsRqCvIDMn7gudJ45pGROeCIyY-JYIEMFHdVdfHibovF5SAzUt5mC_VpM//?imgmax=800" width="493" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7uu3_xqN0XBESXnIgUf-UGd-hzne6rrI9USyEXa9y52epYk1XMCdbzY1HzIilAJ2EAPAYfjSjllEGCKR0Lr-uaKml955tTgaspcnMkuWxofXv8r8wP1OACugFDOyesssvT4hVWuYxI2o/s1600-h/DSCF3571%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3571" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="385" alt="DSCF3571" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLRyv6b2w6p7_eMvYI2XuJnSDqC4SAvQbga0e2OchL3ltlLZud3kQ7LEn3KHudEJJwcQFSDM80J5451AqGrfdqkFepOZV4ezJFyaQtI82kfQKUF-WBYJ5PdiU8bBAfrl1EAX66Fq1A2k//?imgmax=800" width="504" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8-cxlTRDso9ZhNIL2uq7k4fz5OuKRoiU3PZFx92xyZBfsIylm4SxlJVa9KXOy60Fnj-1JDTfk1jfM8hHEjTYezykYri9xJJUPoneE9J6iVOr1ewluNePWcCUA9zVSiPoBJZpXhFdTds/s1600-h/DSCF3576%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3576" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="394" alt="DSCF3576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGhZS42H5dDYspRuA_LFV4Y3qKAi_7Ez4Ih5xZTjAQItTZzuanksWLyJxJx3enxxAaihhF0KMYvYphulQ9ENYgv9d-o9MLEjSaIFUfx60AQbT2Vw_xv1TIljPYzsMQTc4gu5ILR6_3CI//?imgmax=800" width="515" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyiNs4UoWHy17eaSftTQfDZxBwN9Yezr9rio-4GP_DmbbAF33StzPuJ2r68NVzdqnBcTyN72X29a5T6iOfxxlF5bxn7yuz9GcweD0uxRpu_muOv2b5bz4xU-Lc90afIwdh6l30R2FkrU/s1600-h/DSCF3581%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3581" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="457" alt="DSCF3581" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwZk-wrACJwvRVR5rg1EkH0UVv7uB9-dSQAyX0ItLdNfI8kfQGOb5NAL3-m_gRYoUkp2BdpkGUogV2MxmOBXU-VjO1oMp_GAxU9hwF7T8qwnNMniuh8Ig2zs4p7s9KLU61CSlKoCY3BI//?imgmax=800" width="349" border="0" /></a>       </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>We ended our day with a dinner at Whispering Canyon. Whispering Canyon is located in the Wilderness Lodge. It’s a great place to take the kids for a loud, rambunctious meal! We ended the evening with some great food, giant jars of soda, and HUGE desserts we had to take back to the room with us. </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7EftyQxVTZLnjrDBC9q5HdTEMXiCp-F9C46RogsUOr-LfLhUDOmehHqFbmuy5yuQ7NjxLomGNll14QVYJckI8kl7nUW_19eFGZbzRfgRCll142uuI7kSsR0gKyLrMMlqnOOkKfNgW3g8/s1600-h/DSCF3594%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3594" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="358" alt="DSCF3594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJTqKyfMz1j3PVYX5EuI0dS74FQVy6ckqKUtaLOTqeVsfghVK3nukBMFm6EIyLlueyU9czPtxD5PLgGb9sND5XnrStJJ1WCe2PyfOTE50QUUxHps6zvQkuoGnWWkngrID_85hc2OZd6U//?imgmax=800" width="471" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaYuUKD9EdauimUrt1J5b0RpsEjnAJZU_m9jb7o8q7z19Qdre21neIoenAaZB48actsbUj594ixeHC6bizxxDarRb_LyWeDBlUIZA6Jr4UW0_ivnlR1ImuRfv3irQBBAnea42YprwqIM/s1600-h/DSCF3602%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3602" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="363" alt="DSCF3602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3I5uqR_dhpqY8PWS8lciuPzklR-Ls1JjtKhqCkw3i80HJTNhrpRyKxfBnk0NHihGTTKVHk2reG_GouHSGc6Bona_Xo8U4iv4ha_pseyquNAjc0gUsQJkkRIaeVLjEXboX-RAR_hg194//?imgmax=800" width="477" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVaR4LEwFqknQl4tsIZ0JBokJKzFQco4odXCaSFbEosZuAHYk2dmKjv3pu_1yXA0QI1eVPW_rkj4WVRbRXgf24VWJ_b6Nm9RjNr8fvCGUrkf5GpVhvFEUau_TlZDotLT_mS6T6CLEGCZY/s1600-h/DSCF3606%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3606" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="423" alt="DSCF3606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWrxYvmo9DHFN9p_eqGDgbf-BFQ_AWmoRoyzOWc7I9C_8CU6kDmdwYIMgC68a2Y6e1vI_e8Kl5ieUFzetEXOoLwAWd8hqLaI8Bj0TidZdncwqE-MsmDcziu5ga4OuTfEkt5f3vhRuJHNA//?imgmax=800" width="322" border="0" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-11869782413344911732010-10-15T07:33:00.000-07:002010-10-15T07:33:00.876-07:00Exploring Nature at the Heard Museum<p>Last weekend, my aunt and her boyfriend came to TX for the Titans/Cowboys game. While they were here, we spent Friday walking on the trails and exploring the museum at the Heard. The trails are so nice, and we all had a really good time.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4UoDnVm4lDPLYZtT0UKBTZk1WCAQojKFtbGmC9Ee9PfQ_BOmWoK7kAge-ZRqAe4nyk5dQ6FYwt9UwD8Um240ZcvQMW4E7ACIwW8zB8wbn62u3nfc7hCfEV4qxQgMqoNkMAhyphenhyphenZ3pkfuQ/s1600-h/DSCF4210%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF4210" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="323" alt="DSCF4210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQVbwTXDpbKJrl18hvwZCg3cQa_8llpv_YHzgnk0Wx5tx3nDhXV1lOiH5JFFZ1Uelw-6X00Skp0VglrjDjlXCHYyurNbrB30GKajAp2Csheklf0fz98wO4mnteC1TFUEgdlis3GMWyXs//?imgmax=800" width="425" border="0" /></a>  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfc4UGZ2dwVkHNWr9CZtqowMsLu7b6EjTHkBj0B79ugCB9_tYAjgNF8NLuSaYh7bdgNe2lmlzbSgkxPPgBpQay70lf34P8DzLchYD6AMYWOCWPwaoOgR2-yllJ7rYF-OY9eXvkBkmL2Ck/s1600-h/DSCF4212%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF4212" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="332" alt="DSCF4212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZJWkVfOKJQbMxdf59DRP0Hkua1LOsQKLBcQME4P4rl09o9ORWi7IyKmegbTJiRshn9FFcIYuImfq1o4MNgP9nmzn9beXYZx9QWeljVGZmtCnL_i4jR6hyD0l4HbGWilKhYkpaA7vf5I//?imgmax=800" width="434" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHimOqQTBwtbcwj0LSAvXlN2OaD0WnTQS2QH4QeU-O0DqwgHQQFfz1K0cE2WuOJVq2fBQcP1vwlI2GJeyMvzeFt-tmz9ZIGOwJ2ysdEJowThkfX-bdaADU63P_ptinF2L7vp_-cLfQuus/s1600-h/DSCF4213%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF4213" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="440" alt="DSCF4213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7WeGr1MOOw82HBKK7A-kVYLr4vm6GX5YZTsqWTYCzDmwdbzb4_JIDZpQSHn77cU7JDnX5elhJWKNDu7rWnhY0jLwt7f823zU8qCojmCBhLhWYjyLgQ81dGVjaq3uhm31oS9mUGvpiBC8//?imgmax=800" width="336" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">We were all intrigued by this tree. You can see where it was hit by lightning. What’s neat is that it is full of beautiful, green leaves.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwH16F2_mdJW0NvjTxWZi9_ZzBFKOLrzCz6pFueJF3CX3Gx4wI2j4p6v4Uj7A7kCmI2BeRdxyQishyphenhyphenDtfH04FPvuU0uwGgxiXLhM_BjgmZLj6ZL-9urDHcXG9V73j6pbZ2eDetZC4OEE/s1600-h/DSCF4214%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF4214" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="472" alt="DSCF4214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQOgxuRD2OBoCdqFPBoJvy3OdWhsEczqK1XSNlg_KDG4AUwXxp7-JYZitm4N5OUqsFRA6hn6RsK-1_n2KtzYaN9t0izRKyd4R2eyyleqpLD6AVRElXKX_AWPQWxrlvv6boSZ5VxlSHMis//?imgmax=800" width="360" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduCtP47gQOq4kyNL5WUZ_-efxvXqyfBGggJHJuVHX5LTfMivFAgESCNnfTI2Td6t8ndJAHHMrX5eiqMtErwGRacfyg04LgttWwOe7nIE6GM04BEB6Vqv1tKl7jgtj4qybHo9XLdPDhfg/s1600-h/DSCF4215%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF4215" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="352" alt="DSCF4215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIN2Qb2zLtcKUaFxMJWHdZpGeexwZ6AkF6Q5t_6Caq6mYU_ILfoqNJe5SDhsEUCMfAxMSYD9kuXSSC0NaI4a0McOKTqFqJ3O8WGijrXAr_ePEjfik3fRXCGHMNnnISi0cFwXMLSYAYJKs//?imgmax=800" width="463" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis06tyWT78LiPY-BzJVtByLKdRYncE_UexXBrAPVuitJrwC4yBXbXrcp5zQFSyqSg4bPI53bCjOrqzDIzaIi1CxXRu0mlOJGvqIIfXWM5oeKE9SmPIlN-QcpNaKNKJ2rf-QY857SE2S_E/s1600-h/DSCF4216%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF4216" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="358" alt="DSCF4216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdTjOxEr7fkNPNxq_cul9caTwtPB0tE0ATB4n2O3aEqhDxMAO16Jw0RP2X5NrlJ-_e8yx0eN3ztQVXdtBuMPEU3L_Fg9t5GgkEUtjwJl1_31EzXnGWuDQMAhh9qFsV0sYHUvfGVNV9BI//?imgmax=800" width="469" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlfO0pz-sG4ztluF8e8ubDzjUVdYtWxHtCVQ355XI46Yv3RpLu31Etf0Q1UuGl0j07ITXlgbldHBjebKMNeGh0e9BULXzW0_wdVIGpAFHs6Zj07OmDmSSmxQkgcFmB73TirWZV98684Q/s1600-h/DSCF4217%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF4217" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="366" alt="DSCF4217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XOwqsXkLRsb030WiQ3ZJNH-Qafa_8Nrg0IcQuxPf8Tzu0Au_syfmJXCmdysOJPO8vrTuQM5KCwKSa-QwXG14K-ZUzpQcsk1PDbgeuEeLRmJzkM1vNv-ZF2xUeWOE5TcD5nmCABFeTms//?imgmax=800" width="479" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Can you see the spider web in the tree?</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1v5-oKV2hHrlMdIqAz2Cv9yCmtYYKi29_1OqQWo6UEbz1DTrPnjp3qGhx8hmeGuxGWMCjXj-AuzB6vJnIBC7wNaqIixVSipKs6VbGQzSoEK75RSqjqNFEdNwBkudHYO137-Thpb2GM0/s1600-h/DSCF4218%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF4218" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="383" alt="DSCF4218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmO0sJ_Y4J6w_wyS_VM31WCqVIZ76K8VrSW_Lsf7RnVjbZsL7XV5Kc6JVfncy7Wu08rRTeR-kERRt5oq6S36mVjUVBqU0Ya_XNRU5_K_CtcQGfXu-LONWNizC9He-Je6gkek-d0JIszKU//?imgmax=800" width="501" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Can you read this sign? No? Let me type it here for you. Maybe you can help us understand what it means.  </p> <blockquote> <p align="center">The Dimetrodon was the dominant carnivore of the early Permian period, but it actually existed before the dinosaurs appeared on the earth. </p> </blockquote> <p align="center">Hmmm…Well, ya see…This was seen at the dinosaur exhibit. So, is a Dimetrodon NOT a dinosaur? Or …I don’t even know what else? LOL!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAczZAOAh_-aF4_Uj4bCBtGRU02I6KlvnPrhhnxfgbzYdSjIesbyf3xaQPfEn0pqNt86im9-f2W0-v4BpDDsZ6zUQKcp_X7LRfsbglZs6k21ZETzrtFC0CGQA846d0AzILhbUhT9kRO8/s1600-h/DSCF4219%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF4219" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="403" alt="DSCF4219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL3pPXfwDmnRAc08G1qSLwKMJbYASfPBwiSm3PXzJP9hFksi1QSqDEEExm0t8iatbgle7wDApDlaR2cjNT5y7UT9F254mg60V3AiA5hTph2s-luV7sFweHFuZ6QFbkInTsrywIiJRZD7c//?imgmax=800" width="530" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">Sweet little log cabin with a moss-covered roof</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszhTTQBnCqHEDOFVi3Gdf1gRj94_F86hr8p2K-ELzn_fwiqZjAz8UhCtspDt2oK2T3nvmUqdmwLQql3aULWSDtKufjWSQyNoRA1AHWpGa-oi9UCzgau7korUW_9X7eknu2Upu33u09xY/s1600-h/DSCF4220%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF4220" style="border-top-width: 0px; 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There is just so much to see! Here are the highlights from our first full day in the Magic Kingdom:</p> <p align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCTF_vDFQ5tTYHhuDtWyING5wYifs2kKNMcs3hEixR-xGzkvkPeJEeCWWz9GHYUDodfp-CwkyG0xTHOZCUNdptf9BqasVQWowX97QDt0Rr1QHvPslIYIQjzoKTGffAR7MQanyI6H93UmI/s1600-h/DSCF3349%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3349" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="409" alt="DSCF3349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinoOG4GwHtAePNW_7YvqWub7d7uOCOzAzmX9fu-d7nnYQXvKXAth7DQ5Xw3smqitLBqGI6tmC7KCLQWeholEBKRWp879LJHyh-p15KCLCyoi3eI93jxZ-hkNmmMuwXoAgOnWOpIeCo3Y//?imgmax=800" width="542" border="0" /></a> We posed for pictures as we headed into the park for the day. We stop here every year for a photo.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfRC9vxvzmfozDNDTWmqRCpxvzJ5CD_x6zSv_P8Q4Sfh8IZTNOC5gtnMJ_5AU7lTQUzRKVFRuHJ_grT5YgU4aAMLOs0qM0o5TEPAxdbcNNDJXDfjMuhNUg02YmggYWDiQgungAwQWNkY/s1600-h/DSCF3363%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3363" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="420" alt="DSCF3363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQbNozhN_eOKiFRqHFII5TqWz8mibedMjk5WnMjFvyHgf_CnekuBN5AG_Zpk0ZJnhtU6dCcNrW5a71PpyVgITB3dalKX6Y28HrC-DSPtXSAt8vqdvffKABDsOoJI19qISqUCchuFulTuw//?imgmax=800" width="557" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">We visited with our favorite characters! I love this one since it has my Papa and all of his great-grandkids.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAYfTda9ZKI9GPzKoSSre9QYYj0fIdeiZQDyI4S5abav6jGtlOhaAb4F4QHSTY6kWK36cK55Qg0IS_2V-plU-QJf0ySWyeA65gX4K44vg1Ap5CuwV5p3GJgF2Wk8v4uNrEeWndvQUZyE/s1600-h/DSCF3367%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3367" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="644" alt="DSCF3367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4hEx4PtaGl_i5vdlNEgiYzuXub6_U3NCGegVD8hjZTPcNqU7bgSsRRsk80INaR8DtAz5BQzmlNZV4ZIzQZnGZxRk5QBFKE0Es7hw_b157ENUJugwuB4610tXg3d2E5ndNapVgpyEt9k//?imgmax=800" width="484" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">We admired my favorite castle. One day, I want to live here. Think Walt would mind?</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgiX8NcKzjId8k5kGkZnXMPso0Lp3VN3wSOCeLxhppROioFD_tbgG-C4stkpMZI-yFbZQKgWktp91ZcVOFag3pMLQAVbWh3Zf1R1ynyAGG8XVFh242D0bvqee7Wick3s2nwrd6JivSUc/s1600-h/DSCF3383%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3383" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="368" alt="DSCF3383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaMWSawpf7J33pg7Y4l_m3XBp4oKG5UjyZ4ehDsWLC966S7mvlFpTR1XCiYJ-c2yQZHWfJUXfZ0pup7FlFOxIUj0f-GUjHMP1tpr9uPT3_uM_5bgzmws4ykRq01_icYfQXA7a3Dd1Oac//?imgmax=800" width="489" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">We explored ‘a whole new world’ on our ‘magic carpet ride’. (Emma was so excited every time the camel ‘spit’ on Daddy!)</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyqShq6Ud_0F4XsG6GI1NHst2yXCkzKnG_O19B8sCifoTFXmcGB2E6qmTCNVGJDaFZOQEGarmuWrNnVTFQ0xPpQ8u7idjRnkYfoHr3AVUX8okfXXiz-aImKL8hLslscira8ds8tF0_ps/s1600-h/DSCF3391%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3391" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="374" alt="DSCF3391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpGW910M1Azo22S_dLkMRMUDRzBifGfitX1LOAICAp1LZzWATf48bfQ0OjGs2v7C5ni4NOh0hMMLOVkWPn3yRKUJs99_HMI1UfLwKh0fbuZXu8zXw2xL_sMZ5UlUjE2pEBXFK1pbRcNUw//?imgmax=800" width="497" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Some of our crew got to participate in the Frontierland Hoedown – where they sang ‘Rocky Top’ (appropriately enough they are from TN!).</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChRrOuPWZmST1Ccnsa8-goYnP9OAzA03YKwygNX1GGb1TtbwuXQyypmn6m-tGzZRseETlwtB6o_iF8iev79jy8mYXZq3IIbKk_2Lu_7f6tvry8sHlfFk2C5LnNf_kk6hO7HYovHgGV0E/s1600-h/DSCF3408%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3408" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="DSCF3408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHngNziGY9XfyeYb-5wthEeVMpD8KC_Y5IkquDb-hFOrk3E-wj_S-8NRn-WbnI7KNYnKAZRmiAYqKPGqZE7lRj6Yc57Whr6C38AOYQ6CPh0SRPmyPqGWg_eah2B67vd7dQ0dHS7_o_aaA//?imgmax=800" width="364" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">We rode Haunted Mansion MANY times. It’s a family favorite. My mom looks forward to it every time she visits WDW. My kids love the ‘hitchhiker’. </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBKj_LUvaHDaoahxOCbVcJ-qH_M5lxo06dJfghmiQ8-YTDpzsnVvPp_S5e93mU9JUDXsmzmN4ytaIxJ_9dfuTQzuY3AmRCp3VZEEqmSaggJziWuMWHRIaMXDu9cGh1s4cRKTEQt6YjMM/s1600-h/DSCF3414%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3414" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="383" alt="DSCF3414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVc5N57hhiUJdQUvN6gbQu_yVwuq7_UnWBXTOrj9Ero9l4Aj6shbaG0mf95ddsjFN_v3asGhH5Q5TIv32ZqlrPpgvEo2-eUPrG9WEBIM3rEUknzlFbeLFBrY387wRyZRaa3q6WKfB2Ef4//?imgmax=800" width="509" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Emma watched the Country Bear Jamboree twice with my mom. The rest of us <strike>only had to suffer through it</strike> watched it once. </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9PHKwNGGxNvSpHbl4JH_9pDM-dGsaW1NpJOPrPa4P7w6tly_9TjtZav0C9MwdMeJJjvMDvyKY5018tCQaShmP11AJoofzRogXwDHsHTt4liebYH_2zgD-DfFx3pX3JHGHCBO-ZTVOGM/s1600-h/DSCF3420%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3420" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="408" alt="DSCF3420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtUHwDqX3mnQ5x1g_mNLJ6wWckGW_bbN0y6t8uDrFFlggqSLi2ERRCvLG2WzSiimdHqDx-bgkOhEcHOtBvX0TcwmsHQprIg4qiIRDoWs2cHXZ_0RK3XQcKt1vm7jXCJ8blxxSqvu1sjns//?imgmax=800" width="542" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">One magic carpet ride was not enough. So, we went back for more…</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfsGBrJPPxuL79flpyIe0N8kyZzfaJVMgSZOit72KhLC0sUwJ9n-9e46y76MvAQyF5NGsMjEMS2ZxZigi9PE-VoZvYj2J7yB5tj4TXEJppxKLSeduM85QXsM8MOAIILptJmscqU1BPgiA/s1600-h/DSCF3422%5B7%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3422" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="519" alt="DSCF3422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSeQFrqnFP0Yi5-nXMggd_2U2xPLgNjTQBF0XSGW29MjTdjbILEP0qAqarxkf12PofYfa3Vt5NZtAmk9W4swEmwisuEw0zgCoJz4MHq4KRa-siZIGFf6ImLBWJN7VgeuginqioqXiOWk//?imgmax=800" width="390" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Lots of lovin’ going on in that oh so magical place!</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84pr03OUwRLHg0AkCcXq1mT7RhY9Qaxgw94zcQmaB8opTkRmZeywMsizsLZcselQtdX0uHi7khy1W2fyWuMoRNWndKyRN0kv5g8TeZhD9O4aOqDSYBTajP0Yuyv9e6y5UdUxIcth1Wzg/s1600-h/DSCF3431%5B9%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF3431" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="DSCF3431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5ecvqIo9mFUqp0tDEap-DQbSfREQcPR67mO_5H_Uf0ur7freeIedNPdpZSI6vIhBnFWUEz8ihLfzD21iLSHyLsHlkjPdMX2FID9p4-i4VCJhUc1aK8f-ijQG4BqrVyYwgj3z_zVzE3w//?imgmax=800" width="364" border="0" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">And, our annual trip to O’Hana…</p> <p align="center">I was not feeling well during this meal. Therefore, I have no pictures of the beautiful Polynesian Resort. I have no pictures of the fantastic food or the ‘cousins’ who serve it to us. I have no pictures of the kids’ activities. But, I do have this one picture of E and her daddy (who loves having his picture taken – can’t you tell…). </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-61603369832736272972010-10-09T12:21:00.000-07:002010-10-09T12:22:11.505-07:00Day 1 at Walt Disney World<p align="center">So, you already know we went to WDW last month. And, you know <a href="http://thezookeepershaven.blogspot.com/2010/09/where-did-we-stay.html" target="_blank">where we stayed</a>. What about what we did? We had fun that’s what!!</p> <p align="center">The first night we were there, we went to the Magic Kingdom. We didn’t intend to ride any rides that evening. We just went too see <a href="http://gointothemousehouse.blogspot.com/2010/09/main-street-electric-parade-in-magic.html" target="_blank">the parade</a>  and the fireworks. Last year, we were able to watch Disney’s SpectroMagic parade. This year, we saw the Main Street Electrical Parade. I preferred SpectroMagic, but the Electrical Parade was great too. Lights, music, and favorite characters. It was too fun! As for Wishes, the fireworks show, it was fantastic!! We have seen parts of it in past years, but this year we watched the entire show. It is really awesome! A definite must-see if you are headed to Disney any time soon!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif89xgzWD5uDr2Ut20aLJmvhxQiX4ULCB4gfK6aZn4Tu_OSHJS3Sbwx9LEFl4GxjR24Z9PG5oBHbn1dbreHMuoI3BS3qsIJQsjm38ubbO_m2Z4eW0F5uKGq1Fi-DS1gzmJAorr0yCewuk/s1600-h/Electric%20Parade1%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="Electric Parade1" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="351" alt="Electric Parade1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtNBQta5FAAGI_ykuA5amXQFhL-2lN2Qy3h_UEGgFEwuJ6s3ZGJudat4jg_FnS7i0OFu4kxsWFbHo4QUKXadVXwXhNacazwunq1_HAEG_kVmZdgxy9VmOpWBbsi6bASMPmleLZDVTtp0//?imgmax=800" width="460" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYJFYUp5PGh_f-y1vu4PW6RjfCUwuOE2H8mEBCg_UxlIYf2fg9y8A0mUhYsXr5FjiM07-qXWFSdpWBi5OXS7-hB50wQ_nyTiRbvBywX_f8FYddIua4hyphenhyphen3KY-6I14NboqXDdKWjt7ahGs/s1600-h/Electric%20Parade%20Cinderella%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="Electric Parade Cinderella" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="358" alt="Electric Parade Cinderella" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiVgBiYhMdcuOZuPc6IRb9RPJiUmyml2M8wtMenaw_VqLglRL95Y6KTl58JlJadEyb_9s0mkURBT2gToxRUBDpHc5eg1svILbPEyQa8MeiYKMJuMAcD4ZBZlDTa0UcS3Hds9WURILNb2s//?imgmax=800" width="471" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtx7AvqUnkjRVxVYnWDgie_Glbg9zVo_f8xzqOVub2kO4cSAJnTky3lI99grAOiyg7-kYENgpgMddrxLTGfsQZD2AYIrb-AsxhYjmnxV2nB1Wef5CHREB9aW3pkQShj1IUPIL3L2Ekf5s/s1600-h/Wishes%20Castle%202%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="Wishes Castle 2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="484" alt="Wishes Castle 2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsqvacMtJrj2OBrYeWWKXGaloeLzChgfWyu9ESodJ9qCCjFcPSJ8gKna4l0jyrWhCgghl2UyBJYKibJOWDKrf29IRiWafcu2gcrqr59diNLVOLZOA81_uEAuCBj-IR90gvaRw59Ha8WI//?imgmax=800" width="364" border="0" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJHCFt-nN7cQ5-SFfmlGFAlrOWZuD7x-v07pqscqESqS_p9-DtwZaj9lFIpuXV2_fc48yx7or1yRWbW3F9Uy46iP66H8eqfvwnqOnE7jr0_362jzGP8rNopSY1pd2dkpM7P2bDkBjkEJg/s1600-h/Wishes%20Castle%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="Wishes Castle" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="484" alt="Wishes Castle" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFndpod4jJjf8EGWYDVbFjwoUEq8rBpVW5JRothpmWYiqdPLdYOzFvU8KPaE8RhJKt3mxj1NlBo_N09Xqgr1CRRTE2xAFsHb6yBHw9NCPDOo23A7se87yu-TggcPUh8mYSEVYO0reAI04//?imgmax=800" width="364" border="0" /></a> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-2191245771904541242010-10-03T09:05:00.000-07:002010-10-03T09:05:00.359-07:00Guilty Pleasures<p>I had a wonderful weekend! We enjoyed some beautiful weather and some family time. </p> <p>After a busy Saturday, I spent the evening having some <em><font size="4">me</font></em> time. I caught up on my DVR’d shows, wrote a few blog posts, and read a few of my favorite blogs. Oh, and I even got a 2 hour nap in on Saturday afternoon (after enjoying a few chapters in my latest read – <em>House Rules</em>)! That’s always a good thing.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLoKkqZmrsnP1FN98lsAHhhKZfr2ZyaVQ7gOwT8VbDgrWsma-B2tpNW89tbvTKpd7ccAWES3P6lQ-FgO_Sy_B6JQK-L4LdQQyHFskLMEDhVA8TUgQlE9Ry6ghQ6-OYxkeOEmnCF3aAIU/s1600-h/10.02_ScarecrowRake%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="10.02_ScarecrowRake" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="398" alt="10.02_ScarecrowRake" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO8hrf2JqoxTo9GuGVyqItdEcwXJa46nNeqP4wz7r2HTUfwfv4zIKskQSkkFgVI0dLnF63xAw38q3HU5QOreotm1e7CPthl2FGJwcxyzAYvYDSm99j4axJ2tNVrt5-1xDSSIPFkYd8iZ0//?imgmax=800" width="304" border="0" /></a> Just had to share this picture. The local nursery had rakes decorated to look like scarecrows. I thought they were too cute (and kinda funny…), and had to take a picture for you guys to see.</p> <p>What do you do for ‘me’ time? What do you do with your ‘free’ time?</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-38672708198625356272010-10-02T18:57:00.000-07:002010-10-03T08:08:08.428-07:00My Saturday<span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >S</span>ale at dance studio (scored some really cheap leotards for E)<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >A</span>nticipating a VERY busy week (fair, hiking, visit from my aunt)<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >T</span>rip to outlet mall with Emma<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >U</span>pdating next week's lesson plans<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span></span>esting up - 2 hour nap!!<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">D</span></span>ecorating pumpkins with the fam<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >A</span> girly date with Emma (mani/pedi, haircut, shopping)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" >Y</span>ikes! I'm out of bread! (Guess what's at the top of tomorrow's to-do...)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCH7ZgcNJrjsERWvkVM6mNDnLXJVXWCYK09rkiRfhZAuFmiJbeNgKapEwLAPg0fbN9jIt-coRDrdE3HmaY8AI3_B_HVuG34HpRNIqE0iSOM3GkUIRYnuInOVpYHG8pwkp6Y2Uk5deyN4/s1600/10.02_EinPediChair.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCH7ZgcNJrjsERWvkVM6mNDnLXJVXWCYK09rkiRfhZAuFmiJbeNgKapEwLAPg0fbN9jIt-coRDrdE3HmaY8AI3_B_HVuG34HpRNIqE0iSOM3GkUIRYnuInOVpYHG8pwkp6Y2Uk5deyN4/s320/10.02_EinPediChair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523836065176003746" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSyPAU3YoyqQD2GJL1Vk47Ej5JzZJC2UlcuvIzCn1W9Ott5_bfLyRfp8oRq4NgseUfNco2ztEl1LzoGPn6m8AypvzySEbml7V4lYLyE2q1NCSmU5bXoJuIJvbV_qLfhFoq5ek3lQj2u4/s1600/10.02_EmmaToes.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSyPAU3YoyqQD2GJL1Vk47Ej5JzZJC2UlcuvIzCn1W9Ott5_bfLyRfp8oRq4NgseUfNco2ztEl1LzoGPn6m8AypvzySEbml7V4lYLyE2q1NCSmU5bXoJuIJvbV_qLfhFoq5ek3lQj2u4/s320/10.02_EmmaToes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523836060174139554" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-42603232800339001482010-09-22T19:46:00.000-07:002010-09-22T19:51:01.870-07:00Grocery Shopping Fun!Went to Walmart this evening and found milk for .99/gallon!! Last week, it was $2.46. I am so excited! I may fill my freezer with .99 milk. My family goes through 5-6 gallons/week! That adds up.<br /><br />And, not only did I find milk at a great price, but they also had canned pumpkin in stock again! Last year, there was a pumpkin shortage. You may not know it, but there was. Now, we don't each much pumpkin pie in our house, but my kids think they could live off of pumpkin muffins. So, in addition to my 6 gallons of milk, I bought 10 cans of pumpkin!!<br /><br />Guess what we're having for breakfast tomorrow!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-69008458768369259082010-09-20T06:38:00.000-07:002010-09-20T06:38:00.253-07:00Where did we stay?<p align="center">We stayed at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. It’s my favorite value resort at Walt Disney World!</p> <p align="center">The decor is super cool…<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmntHuzPa-ow2V7B-hi2NTuydxvHlKOYZk96K_6GrQfaar5ZfoZtDVbo7Vg_JjF_z75ZyywUvlr4VIlMkqOIWi0v2BKb_9ij2FR9CjfDcF64NHyBonE8gTE69gzENcCFkWk5P6bDYE_M/s1600-h/Pop%20Sign%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="Pop Sign" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="323" alt="Pop Sign" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOXrWsNAZyW_KwiBD_saWFHQOhysaUOmcUCTMnqhUeldfaWGLHsUUg-5MjZPNgngvBhFWCFN8c0lfki7CLZgqlrJJEwDhGFh658Ab5qotO5MfW3nRHQKlR2f4ePJCCMS3dQxE1BTrcwY//?imgmax=800" width="425" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj63YaqiAcSm0z7I1cNNbiAofVijVcMvCBPC39g0NBMYwfLQHk65npqwJLU7lw6yzA_u2d4ZtkOXWqlrVUNYsh_JDeSg6_Hlvf63g7JZRZTpGzRsTgrprklgLjsL1inbUMowS3pp25ArQc/s1600-h/12%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="12" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="314" alt="12" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJwNLhHWtUHOloIS6S2COfuzw_fHCEj4DaMr0t9MPrKDpU8ksBOb3ruoSuaqyqx-_M430IHvuP2pbPLz1dliu34PNisE8Fa3Yz58SjAbD3dp038qLnVdBINRmCxpPh9cEKIlffXxS0JM//?imgmax=800" width="416" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiqpGR0iV9JdH2NmQrurLrRvRmRFxVeKpTr0ENCTZSz0Oj6UlfNRJB6gokROHWb8MnOqipJU1jlW6LZEwt7je5FJAyEjav55i1OrJnpA5rgI2bMy9GGKogB_T6nj1Qqo4tk3WzT0rqSSA/s1600-h/Pop%20Decor%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="Pop Decor" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="389" alt="Pop Decor" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhY1235wFWSXqFw4ySAAgyDb4ONHlMeEOfeqzCMScqRWqRKe72sUXo2C5rQIMCcwJgHB5095PrcnBXHSjuSlqeBBZZ1aDa7Nz1qiKm-bq1WgGWZUNw905Rpko7rcU1-IyV8FiiCzyS1-w//?imgmax=800" width="294" border="0" /></a> The kids love the Hippy Dippy pool, and there’s plenty of seating for the grown ups (and the teens who think they are). It’s shaped like a flower and has flower sprayers around the perimeter.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAR3AyOYSHbLyTPXvIjMC7_1IpBWRzu1qF3bz0-xg7meQDLpz0R28J35maDUlyamaGeZgI1cUr9ywRJWa9Jae9Se9EMGDZoTnMnwz-igOuoaTMtJ5M2r1SfBFU78uhf-NWYxzQIuZeuU/s1600-h/Hippie%20Dippie%20Pool%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="Hippie Dippie Pool" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="379" alt="Hippie Dippie Pool" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqow6OY6LteVc3y_vBVCVDL8LEUDv_uouDxfRrzUWYDtjrgI2eBiEjEIEZK1ievfMfMO4BqdAkq7cRU2Jv1f98MDXbAMeVcL1AC8ObqMyhsAkgx2RJIILNCVtO-qO0NN6GA4_OHNC9NE0//?imgmax=800" width="499" border="0" /></a>  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggU4oihsrbvzjPEU5YVMxnFbNREFTbk4wVIaykKRXhysUvCi8uOJ-wBrFQNsKLiff3LAuoND1eUBNcMPkrvqOSpAL-Lp2TVLa1QIShdfYTBYXcGmLiou-6jK9qlPZznd2JPVK4s8Agm4/s1600-h/Flower%20Pool%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="The Hippy Dippy Pool at Pop Century Resort - Walt Disney World" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="379" alt="The Hippy Dippy Pool at Pop Century Resort - Walt Disney World" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-C1V2cGSxLbQ9q45s4E3RObbhLXcj-yrMrMXagKx2RJZgGlSocWObDpxh_lBoDfhYjVqsy2JVHy-PEs8DKPaCkhBrMsHgACEE9ed88gPkJZpU8nhNXufHL7iB-uOOLl_IIA-eKZdOuQ//?imgmax=800" width="496" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">The Hippy Dippy Pool</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfGPaYP5O6CHMVYxz6WDAgPo4S8qMSVdVNWFOJr9X6UR_8yvXVhWpvPB9ONipG1c6dKcErOnbGSevHFvS007QEOXT6TYdjHVB_g9TLJGuheMT84cI4WgStKU2kIfJVGhMy7QsaktWWG0/s1600-h/Family%20Time%20@%20Pool%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="Family Time @ Pool" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="370" alt="Family Time @ Pool" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSsn2snRxbizURW7geYThZ6BCywin7lsi-xjOX9kpTL3I_Rb2hOdCe_BQ0aczrX2beudIIM7nODGzS5_bozJeFJWqA-ntMORv4HONjFlfRbU5IQ-AXvSKBzGFj_8EiUNVua4r5_ojYp4//?imgmax=800" width="490" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">My mom, Logan (my teen), Matt (my hubby), </p> <p align="center">and Todd (my brother-in-law)</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8PdKrBHWLi4GmeRk2esseleKlqz9UiFG-1N9KwTAFr4NuF3kjHhwOpASgbG98W3yt71tfPqscK0gP5cJ-FPbICTBTyHMFt_V5oty91RNEV3P9ykpKhynGJDmc6lLfNvjcXV5tSzFpWU/s1600-h/14%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="14" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="378" alt="14" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbuHmI6awgcEjRDJtDh4_U-_XY_KsJxORLvzvwOnAjEe0WFjdGIC7rBdH4nwXYynVGahW0GoBcdwvHHzSv8FfsfQXfQaOThJCI8WUn8lrSggr6s0dStJ1oczFrUWC0WrDHPZFZeaKUfvA//?imgmax=800" width="500" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">My sisters and I – Jessie (and unborn baby Isaiah), Chrissy, and me <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguq0lRmihDbCxy2Nw-rtRZVuLTxIBnksKfzA4smt2PiIs9dWbez4xNPdcGzWMjOJ_i4JDBW3AmvX-Aa4ClxGVWPTGt2v_uYFgcUXNcWQXmHu15sJLhYwRh_AREucvmRpcndTKo8G4diVw/s1600-h/11%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="11" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="384" alt="11" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWnCd91jlDA06VbEg_QJSWXI-3IiBxYaVMQ9rguEdXw85K9T4vAbQoxoxOi8a68g0EG7rX-zuuQM_W7Zh3aHt5aGZCpIay2RDLgZ02Y72_x8sdq67K7eXs0lC0RsIVbXEFj9HciZv5orQ//?imgmax=800" width="508" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">Isaac (12), Kiersten (10), and Allie (12)</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SVK7SjiXv_kFQqwU0B-8WlkLd4gvuWyjqRzvzS7HuDWlmiM4RvXldeLXQ7cdb9nhRYzLuHc3IQih9xlov8WXwWcj1cDkbM5tUsJ8CldbyoEKc0sWFKMJ2j0b4ymZ20e9uCaeYk0m_GY/s1600-h/13%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="13" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="415" alt="13" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBFFLQ55flgFfOF2lpCWjONphNnaGk8-JE3rbV3bkemU4Rym4QpgxxzjJbLbFj7RRCO6E6l6DnUwUmhwAJ6rTAIHJjoYBX8evPWh9wEOfB6_9Xir29-fmiqsHaObkMMqE5dncchr3tDg//?imgmax=800" width="314" border="0" /></a> Emma and Abbi (both 7)</p> <p align="center">They have a great food court where we ate breakfast most days and pizza for dinner the first night. </p> <p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJtV1eDSPaikVgzTQaQ-tNTlZhBG6akhQYFnOKq1bnZCjJpLoD0MAGb4z-mYC5_gR699xX51FlEQPVipD0bFKcxnxeSRFMDXHF2iIquHHjFghs3i9msYOwLFX6RbWAwQ2BgC8Bx07aKk/s1600-h/Pizza%20@%20Pop2%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="Pizza @ Pop2" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="362" alt="Pizza @ Pop2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRaoSA7rTNx1t6iJ2-2F7dXmcy2afDE-7rVlojT4ZciuWJcyA84zwc98mLRJizd1EzKs-Y90cHe2bGMpdjgMWQiemO8W5bSlb3MJFGJ9BCoBCkaU8fVdf5elhorwpCaPqNfojNzplE2go//?imgmax=800" width="480" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Jessica (sister), Me, my mom</p> <p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLXu9d17hJNhzguHIroaSn6WYUp0uNk90eBi4uqJfpcEjC20nt8ktCp1qx3Wq1cXE3DdCl1RTqvOEgABZj4xlkdhnmtUuj47qxli4zLG5AsSbXjvpwa8IqmkqVoNDiMe6mM9Kd_SoSfk/s1600-h/Pizza%20@%20Pop%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="Pizza @ Pop" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="374" alt="Pizza @ Pop" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPzziAoH8Z3dImTO_rECBvxH5odGMYQocaqxmz_hN8K2AcOsss3k-uc1GrW8BByo9wlLkkwcwlezCLlJ0ri_l2h_ehER25JtXmZbWUhF_Na3oJixrpucV0-tZG72uftET1ILjygOJHCoo//?imgmax=800" width="495" border="0" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">Logan, my Papa, Matt (hubby), Todd (BIL)</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-10175462369225243462010-09-18T12:44:00.001-07:002010-09-18T12:44:39.453-07:00We went to Walt Disney World!!<p>We spent last week at Walt Disney World! We had a blast, of course. We were joined by my mom, two sisters, brother-in-law, three nieces, and my Papa! This was the first time my nieces had been to WDW. I couldn’t wait to experience the magic with them! (We actually traveled to Disney World as part of 3D Travel’s ‘Ultimate Field Trip’ which I will blog about at a later date.)</p> <p>Here are a few highlights of the start of our trip. I will post over the next few days about each day of our trip. As I blog, I will let you in on secrets, tips, and just plain fun information! Watch for posts on how to pack with just carry-on luggage, how to entertain kids on the airplane, etc.</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQ66Zb6cpT7zm06KRfZ1efp_A3WSCv7NYbiLGa48PkG2wCjwXBSeyJGZ4bCJ8SaevES84-jYBAWutm6UbI3fsPzTdDq5SHurn4Dedna7o1ZfqA1lzPZTOMULVo8I_UeEIzAPCeHKPCvw/s1600-h/014.jpg"><img title="01" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="363" alt="01" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizON5tdmFK2HslhGPZRp7c9dAz27pzJRVAU2ZdkfNDGyw-2WLPDEPeoQ4X5w9eCCtiuWPddR5cB8A6iSljFYmbQfNskryv-xQLFzTyyutheuhzRP6p8sl5x_oXJsaw8ilGJkRvbPw8Muw//?imgmax=800" width="279" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">Emma was up and ready to go <strike>not-so</strike> bright and early! She couldn’t wait to get there. And, YES, I’m one of ‘those’ parents who dresses their children in Disney-themed clothing for the entire trip! (At least when they’re young enough to still enjoy it!)</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfX7QdxnvZDSy02bMA4tfPrhCxBcTIpPEz8DiqDaShvp4ocWXCGbQF4EXCy0ku-qYUuBmhWr04NOJPosu2Nsozro1-tj56hCzTN3a9AmrfQroF-zTs1f4ckgNUVLG_1MCMNVbnCEWEUo/s1600-h/024.jpg"><img title="02" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="02" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWwbFwUfK0jw4PAcDq_2cvNaFNmJF4MHsS6ZLttxgy4vS5qcm-PjQPdzBMOzx1ESTWzYltUN3eaBAUKUtDypWszCY6A5-aI4O2a8gxDdZ5nvFDWMz0wIAe70HaPZ7Tt3zKv7pmaz2DeY//?imgmax=800" width="407" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnyTQfwnAj1MC_3441JMSk91Ki_Be4F4MwDIMoCGrz5nQG1jWaX2Ht37jeGmgB4KQPMckHn_4v6QJzrzig2jrrhyyAzKgavlJeUnwAKR6z5TbRKlHze7vWNfRIwmYMLaLu6pRZYPNjwA/s1600-h/035.jpg"><img title="03" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="314" alt="03" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGBuYy_y0fhdSpw2pOHxbWtlIs24ldOoFk7SPtTUg_Odi8anb82dSC3BVIzs4W8lvp4MVal5FGzR8wD7wRgPUvbm2tlbXTM6EHbCmT_Av4m6APZMxsfb54FtXgUIMdxpjHxqnFx9bTkY//?imgmax=800" width="420" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">Pre-trip breakfast at Cracker Barrel</p> <p align="center">Emma and Isaac playing checkers</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtzFheYQdwemnJclVuNAvtymtI68mmr-C9XvY6vlYJoQ2Zy4sb5E2_Rg8a6OjLxHptvscmCUB5sl6kwXq8SqSHDKHNsgBkgz3k4Xt-XNRwy5wh6ggqMhnS9b6J97Mlhr2ZWNQvKoJHvM/s1600-h/043.jpg"><img title="04" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="361" alt="04" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQFNtj_8am2UM9_vr9O0stGXsFpDEA_R-MoUdHAMmWihbXwUSh-Mo34Efv_fMFXPlLtDc4Q4jFyTBtUrGASdG2iHpY33XSq2mktP77zPQdZ50ku-v8TyvYp9odUfdEtAJx078VR1-4iU//?imgmax=800" width="275" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">Emma is watching a Piglet movie on my Ipod. </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-KUWIj1NgDxCOEQeDbupLffDbcqDYuietpmvgFqdc-ld7tJZDKeT0jVds3F5XQe2ODxNxGyP8Xc8ARH9FHCWDqdExzJy7XggGYdNYeBM2sWd6jH7J8vQbkLbou7kbyy40yj4DZiMLuI/s1600-h/054.jpg"><img title="05" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="312" alt="05" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPm0OmV-1QcmqnubMgG5I_p2wb77g81QqXEF2ajWTFN8NeEEs-pvdhwng_dQq55vdbxlS4uvX_B3sz3trGJcQRYXAI4A25m_PF0U6KmXFDffoBvx-6LhDU5QHGAFIWzvgcX2lBLvIhg6s//?imgmax=800" width="407" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">Emma didn’t make it too far into the movie before she fell asleep and slept through the entire flight. Did I mention it was early when we left home?</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcv4FQZjazI7dt2frh0zCbg1bylzDpFBN6wRfDz9-iBAAY_tg8q7rhvI87gJAbBQnOrFkPXTyU4K-F52AJG9_sWlKWjQlcUurgDyv5OblhE5CVwv_YBb_MfuRDyTIBuP4Lr-d5gf2t5-c/s1600-h/063.jpg"><img title="06" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="390" alt="06" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjteDbFCHZck2kBxIMw7h0of7_YEyQd7k9bPwrF0mL6O3lv3iTqrkigeRLA8agQ_83cnLlzVkjqqeBmFjALT2a6L0YYbrPb3A88mTTQZvo_DUIkUSgRfYgICGzQxplpjrSoA1Eezaid9v4//?imgmax=800" width="297" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">Emma and Cousin Abbi at the airport</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6VsLwNHOheaiGIEIGm2BNDGZh5pw0GFXkoKFjNDPemoJIY2lBVlwlgFM0LJLY52ZvWsJ8HbjlTmGM_Gn7SZB1cGF4CDOzrZCvb8btEA_dobpZY08ZA6_bfZk5SM-EwqG83iE09DIW-c/s1600-h/073.jpg"><img title="07" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="387" alt="07" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTYAA-ykghC5pB-tPdwKEpxXYqy5MaMOLsjuWPSX1bsyiRFhTH41Pm6dvRpHisY9kmwMp0sbcVzjP2lFlnIdhiuyOrzhOkEgfwPENH02VrxXhw1f_0CaNHbY3RAHiKWUQjW5mfgHpRyI//?imgmax=800" width="294" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">All of the cousins at the Orlando airport waiting for their ‘surprise’ (my Papa joined us and the kids had no idea). We’re waiting to board the Magical Express shuttle to Walt Disney World!</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4px_b8fe5I6IZttLWqAVjmEIWeRBYQ3a2zZhATJDGbCH-mrqmYktSRKrjla74MyCuyqd523zf31IzGR8x3g7H26t2EQg3DPYRasoXGuRYX_fwiiBYNIBGu6-UnhbBJfsPILQ855cRejM/s1600-h/Papa%20-%20surprise!.jpg"><img title="Papa - surprise!" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="325" alt="Papa - surprise!" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjawR41Mr3QD8rIw4Gaz2SSIrspsvKw6mSzn_O_WkzKnOyl_SPtMz6FAF4NXKr8umTT_v1w3VqsjjvdgcJ9V6tah3ekBQHv4BM_hzrA-VD0TvJxKWroGEJFnOuLhEWZQejoBgExgmYu-lY//?imgmax=800" width="428" border="0" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Stay tuned for…our resort arrival</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-5520044756745898902010-09-14T04:40:00.000-07:002010-09-14T04:44:46.100-07:00Blog Hop - Mommy Blogger BFF<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amommybloggersbff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg97/goddessleslie/bffbloghopbutton.jpg" alt="A Mommy Bloggers BFF" /></a><br /><br />Looking for new blogs to follow? Check out the Mommy Blogger BFF Blog Hop at <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://amommybloggersbff.blogspot.com/2010/09/following-my-own-advice-for-once-i-am.html">A Mommy Blogger's BFF</a>. </span>I did. I'm hoping to meet some new mommy bloggers and make some new friends. Come join me!<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=44731" type="text/javascript"></script>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-14123974769372162832010-08-23T18:13:00.000-07:002010-08-23T18:14:08.080-07:00The funny things kids say...<h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names" ft="{"type":"name"}"> </span><span class="UIStory_Message">Isaac: Hey, Emma. Want to have a Lego war?</span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><br />Emma: Well, only if they have a peace treaty and there's no fighting.</span></h3>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-52427859689412739392010-08-16T11:40:00.000-07:002010-08-16T11:42:38.322-07:00New Disney Promotions!I don't have my Disney blog up and running, and I promise not to overload this blog with too much Disney talk. But, this news is just too good not to share!<br /><br />Disney has extended their FREE dining promotion through September 2011 for most travel dates. In addition, they are also offering gift cards valued at up to $500 when you purchase select packages. Click on the following link for more details:<br /><br /><a href="http://mousesavings.3dtravelcompany.com/2010/08/16/get-up-to-a-500-disney-gift-card-free-when-you-book-your-package-at-walt-disney-world.aspx">GIFT CARD PROMOTION</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mousesavings.3dtravelcompany.com/2010/08/16/get-free-dining-with-your-vacation-package-when-you-choose-select-dates-from-october-2010-through-september-2011.aspx">FREE DINING PLAN </a><br /><br />For your FREE, no-obligation quote you can visit <a href="http://www.3dtravelcompany.com/quote_request/walt_disney_world.html?agent=Tara_Mitchell">3D Travel Company</a>.<br /><br />If you're interested in joining hundreds of homeschool families for The Ultimate Field Trip, you can visit our <a href="http://www.theultimatefieldtrip.com/">Ultimate Field Trip</a> page.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/180/1596F07A4A1D20498540F50FFD747636.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-6264699341598413422010-08-15T09:29:00.001-07:002010-08-15T09:29:47.289-07:00Busy Weekend…<p align="center">It’s been a busy weekend (and week leading up to this weekend). I have lots going on, but in just a few shorts weeks things will slow down. </p> <p align="center">I’m working on a new blog for my <a href="http://thezookeepershaven.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-got-job.html">new job</a> with <a href="http://www.3dtravelcompany.com/quote_request/walt_disney_world.html?agent=Tara_Mitchell"><font face="Scrap Swirl" color="#ff0000" size="4"><strong><em>3D Travel Company</em></strong></font></a> – a travel agency that specializes in Disney destination vacations! My new blog – <font face="Scrap Swirl" color="#ff0000" size="4"><strong><em>Goin’ to the Mouse House</em></strong></font> – will be a place where I can chat about all things Disney! And, I’m in the process of opening a <font face="Scrap Swirl" color="#ff0000" size="4"><strong><em>Goin’ to the Mouse House</em></strong></font> store on Etsy where I can offer all of my Disney-themed creations for sale.</p> <p align="center">I’m working on some promotions for 3D Travel’s upcoming <a href="http://www.theultimatefieldtrip.com/"><font face="Scrap Swirl" color="#ff0000" size="4"><strong><em>Ultimate Field Trip</em></strong></font></a> (UFT). I’m embroidering backpacks that will be given away to all of the homeschool families who are attending our field trip in September – at <font face="Scrap Swirl" color="#ff0000" size="4"><strong><em>WALT DISNEY WORLD</em></strong></font>!!</p> <p align="center">I’m gearing up for our new school year. I wanted to start two weeks ago, and even gave it a good try. But, I wasn’t as ready as I wanted to be so we waited. Tomorrow, we will re-start our new school year. I’m ready and prepared. The kids are ready for some structure, as well. Can’t wait to see what this year holds for us!</p> <p align="center">So, I’ll remain this busy until after <font face="Scrap Swirl" color="#ff0000" size="4"><strong><em><a href="www.theultimatefieldtrip.com">UFT</a></em></strong></font> (early September). Then things should slow down…until our new <a href="http://www.3dtravelcompany.com/quote_request/walt_disney_world.html?agent=Tara_Mitchell"><font face="Scrap Swirl" color="#ff0000" size="4"><strong><em>3D Travel</em></strong></font></a> promotions kick in and I start booking Disney vacations that is!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-15503862908431090452010-08-09T15:18:00.001-07:002010-08-09T15:18:01.403-07:00Menu Plan Monday – 8/9/10<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_SAC8QZqJkUg/TGB-lp1_eII/AAAAAAAAA5c/um5tv18BFW0/s1600-h/Meal%20Plan%20Monday%5B2%5D.jpg"><img title="Meal Plan Monday" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="124" alt="Meal Plan Monday" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_SAC8QZqJkUg/TGB-mGhVMCI/AAAAAAAAA5g/64nhuchgmcw/Meal%20Plan%20Monday_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a> <p>Hubby has meetings most nights this week, so we have an easy menu planned. On top of that, he even gave me a gift card to take the kids out to dinner one night! Yay! </p> <p>Sunday: </p> <ul> <li>breakfast – cereal</li> <li>lunch – sandwiches or left overs</li> <li>dinner – pineapple ham steak, pineapple casserole, roasted asparagus</li> </ul> <p>Monday:</p> <ul> <li>breakfast – eggs, toast</li> <li>lunch – PB& J</li> <li>dinner – taco salad and cheese dip</li> </ul> <p>Tuesday:</p> <ul> <li>breakfast – pancakes</li> <li>lunch – hot dogs, mac-n-chz</li> <li>dinner – homemade pizza</li> <li>dessert – Rice Krispie treats</li> </ul> <p>Wednesday:</p> <ul> <li>breakfast – blueberry muffins, yogurt</li> <li>lunch – ham sandwiches</li> <li>dinner at Chili’s</li> </ul> <p>Thursday: </p> <ul> <li>breakfast – banana bread</li> <li>lunch – quesadillas</li> <li>dinner – spaghetti, steamed veggies, garlic bread</li> <li>dessert – homemade cookies</li> </ul> <p>Friday:</p> <ul> <li>breakfast – cereal</li> <li>lunch – tacos</li> <li>dinner – <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/05/quickie-homemade-chicken-strips/">chicken tenders</a>, oven fries, green beans</li> </ul> <p>Saturday:</p> <ul> <li>breakfast – sausage gravy and biscuits</li> <li>lunch – sandwiches or left overs</li> <li>dinner – <a href="http://lifeasmom.com/2010/04/chicken-in-marinades.html">grilled chicken</a>, veggies, couscous</li> <li>dessert – peanut butter pie</li> </ul> <p> Nothing too exciting. I’m trying to get back to menu making and meal planning as we gear up for a new school year!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-21187699541447396342010-07-14T06:14:00.000-07:002010-07-14T06:14:00.423-07:00Apple Cranberry French Toast<p>Back at the beginning of June, I visited a beautiful <a href="http://www.thesistershideaway.com/"><strong>scrapbook retreat</strong></a> for a <strong><a href="http://3dtravelcompany.com">3D Travel Company</a></strong> training weekend. During that weekend, we were fed so well! One morning we are this delicious Apple Cranberry French Toast. I made it this week to feed my family. The kids did not eat the fruit, but loved the french toast. Hubby and I loved the whole meal!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_SAC8QZqJkUg/TDkbJA6SZhI/AAAAAAAAA5M/zK-ttY3mPLI/s1600-h/DSCF1079%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF1079" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="DSCF1079" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_SAC8QZqJkUg/TDkbJUnczII/AAAAAAAAA5Q/l1uAvZqwBqA/DSCF1079_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" border="0" /></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_SAC8QZqJkUg/TDkbJz98jII/AAAAAAAAA5U/WG-t3-1uQVI/s1600-h/DSCF1080%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF1080" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="325" alt="DSCF1080" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_SAC8QZqJkUg/TDkbKbQ-oTI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/5JcLIMXwmoU/DSCF1080_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="428" border="0" /></a> Psssttt…Don’t look at my ugly dishes…</p> <p align="center">Focus only on the lovely breakfast!</p> <p align="center"><font color="#800040" size="5"><strong><em>Apple Cranberry French Toast </em></strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#800040" size="5"><strong><em>by The Sisters’ Hideaway</em></strong></font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="left">1 c. brown sugar</div> </li> <li> <div align="left">1/2 c. butter, melted</div> </li> <li> <div align="left">3 t. cinnamon</div> </li> <li> <div align="left">3 tart apples (Granny Smith) peeled, cored, and thinly sliced</div> </li> <li> <div align="left">1/2 c. dried cranberries (Craisins)</div> </li> <li> <div align="left">1 loaf Italian or French bread cut into 1” slices (I bought a pre-sliced loaf of Italian bread.)</div> </li> <li> <div align="left">6 large eggs</div> </li> <li> <div align="left">1 1/2 c. milk</div> </li> <li> <div align="left">1 Tbs. vanilla</div> </li> </ul> <p align="left">Combine brown sugar, butter, and 1 tsp of cinnamon in a 13x9 dish. Add apples and cranberries, toss to coat well. Spread apple mixture evenly over bottom of dish. Arrange slices of bread on top.</p> <p align="left">Mix eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining 2 tsp. cinnamon until well blended. Pour mixture over bread soaking completely. Cover and refrigerate 4 – 24 hours.</p> <p align="left">Bake covered with foil at 375 for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve warm with syrup.</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-88604725520973048442010-07-13T05:24:00.000-07:002010-07-13T05:24:00.636-07:00Movie Marathon<p>There was a Pirates of the Caribbean movie marathon 4th of July weekend. My guys settled in to watch the trilogy together. </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZO7UQ5P8F2wdVbwJNxzZhgi_-5V57fPAxfVIkYhSy_PJAzI6dGmAB6w1QLMtsvdCOmzMvF6O1GL8IvW_quk11aSD0Sj5LHFZe1e05nqJU-rgvhA5lu5WNX0l7rLb7fFnd30yV87GAC8/s1600-h/DSC_0792%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0792" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="293" alt="DSC_0792" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bpa9enQe0-qpU2CJvD7xS58CAsJ58q6vksqOjkAa_189W3Dxdc4iwh-q4QLdP1yxSrKBGNRaWQdM-1IJXjBy1BDJKcFbzFaUjWiD3PVohIgN8qgpsEwJsbs564__5gVTBc_IPJTvWTc//?imgmax=800" width="430" border="0" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Emma was quite perplexed! She couldn’t understand why the guys kept watching Pirates over and over again. Every time she went through the living room – all day long – they were still watching Pirates. I had to explain they were watching 3 different Pirate movies throughout the day. Her face lit up as she said “Oh”. I think she thought they were a bit weird watching the same movie over and over again all day long.  =)</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-28648942409111939952010-07-11T07:43:00.000-07:002010-07-11T07:43:00.858-07:00A girl and her dreams…<p>Exactly why did we decide to get two guinea pigs? Well, I’ll tell ya a little story about a girl and her dream…</p> <p>When Emma was little (like 2 or 3) we visited a pet store to just look around. She fell in love with the bunnies. She loved petting them and decided she wanted one. NOW! Well, I wasn’t buying that toddler a rabbit that I had to take care of (in addition to the three kids, dog, and hubby)! So, to put her off I said, “We’ll talk about it when you’re 8.”</p> <p>Has anyone ever told you about a child’s memory?!? I knew that children remember the odd things for a VERY LONG time. “Mom, remember that day 200 years ago when we xyz?”  “But Mom, last Thursday at precisely 2:16AM you said I could xyz!” (How they can remember oddball comments/facts/etc. but can’t remember to change their underwear or brush their teeth is beyond me!!) Anyway, Emma remembered that comment. And, she reminded me of that comment about every month (at least) for the next 5 years!!  No kidding! She really did! She could frequently be heard saying “I can’t wait ‘til I’m 8, because I get a rabbit.” Really! I’m so.not.kidding!</p> <p>So, for her 7th bday (in June), we decided she could have a rabbit. So, we headed to Petsmart to look at rabbits and to determine how much said rabbit would cost. Well, guess what…Petsmart doesn’t sell rabbits. But, they do sell guinea pigs. After holding several, Emma changed her mind and decided that she wanted guinea pigs instead. </p> <p>See yesterday’s post about her dream come true…</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-31731231242591693042010-07-10T05:44:00.001-07:002010-07-10T05:44:16.075-07:00The newest members of the family…<p>Introducing…Molly and Sally…</p> <p>Emma got two guinea pigs for her birthday. She loves them so much! And, I am surprised at how responsible she has been in taking care of them. She talks to them every time she passes their cage. She pets them through the bars of the cage. She feeds them daily, and holds them during their ‘floor’ time. It’s too sweet!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-oeluJsYqTtUv6SGMe_fow9Mh0H31e8jLTRZqCD3kCWWWM5bhl37FucXCdetiFa4UVCCPhpMipkdfvyQWihYVn7ZbdED7McYt9KPnvpqAduVVl0L5aCflSCnAHqTwAc3WaImxptDhUs/s1600-h/DSC_0697%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0697" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="281" alt="DSC_0697" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_K_d3Dnkqr5Bo9QjTLombjWOFJW4BKUcoBgXdBvo-5KriZQMemK2VVEJmOjOdt3K3iomVTkMalvG1n46tfsbh58P8K7HSbXt3Z6D2W1NksbicRMJk3t7rZErwoXUYrWx_iCfPf5Hs44//?imgmax=800" width="413" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"><strong><em>It all started with a trip to the pet store…</em></strong></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcydbYQRH5DJ6Wz2fAUA85TIkLizIXrWOB0YWOTjGQnnc2UOHlNaWLdfBPrLvs8Nto3iY00g-vKsG_oAuGIH4Gtx2ngq_Oe-ZN3TynFk9OTz_xhJ2wzA91wj-Fmo9x13fN07Oq43j2NU/s1600-h/DSC_0698%5B6%5D.jpg"><font color="#4c2600" size="5"><strong><em><img title="DSC_0698" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="292" alt="DSC_0698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNrR2TRQWUepC1yvksfKk8hgkZHg7zXMRJ93jYDferTVPCcWGgRB1vLoMeqBuo_TCD6DV38WQhrGlEMueaCaCu9VnNR036WsOM2_CVyQKLK21_OmTPS6AToiL30znBwWaS012K066Jnzo//?imgmax=800" width="417" border="0" /></em></strong></font></a></p> <p align="center"><strong><em><font size="5">This little girl fell in <font color="#ff0000">LOVE</font>!</font></em></strong></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKrw2Rm8zjExHsT5wo7MnmuigHgkf7VWYprCrpTsUu5zh4mYbFZuEVdECRnSRntAYdaQr4gAJ7s9upQwBmwkCowdo7suUIHzse5XbpIYwDLWqQjrqcGygf-i0nJPVirSoFAcx4uWhecA/s1600-h/DSC_0702%5B3%5D.jpg"><font color="#4c2600" size="5"><strong><em><img title="DSC_0702" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="399" alt="DSC_0702" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigzRMI3g40DtNkXNeobDfsOCmsPNHJV-JvagWrn7MMX9xTE2O5Xa2geBt6E-KJqHuH6GG7VjMW9D4mI7OXLPSSh4PGUHu11OCyyPivuQWPtPnQQNEBNN-fH21SH3U4lTNwbBsl1gL0UNI//?imgmax=800" width="272" border="0" /></em></strong></font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"><strong><em>Making sure they’re comfortable for the ride home…</em></strong></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNW8ujoD-MdhcsY1agWhtpDjD0wnpp7GA0MbmgJOFatp8P-4Ua97UqqGEhWIH_11_Q2IJSQnh38o4eTx0SVTcw-47vlaUa4Kq73Iit3gxnNohcO55XIHLQoTWycEFGXm6vYLnIzDO88NM/s1600-h/DSC_0707%5B3%5D.jpg"><font color="#4c2600" size="5"><strong><em><img title="DSC_0707" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="265" alt="DSC_0707" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1EaU496tamRIbG4FQ5BMtfazgWe0qkY5Oqw-QZkZIOmkkexMCwrlPr1pmmxSMuntTYGOydoyByI55tJXnTItNOBzDh-XgXfJR8vQKb88vBuixMSGNH4ItKO7c8WIzxrx-7m9OyE7ZVbI//?imgmax=800" width="389" border="0" /></em></strong></font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"><strong><em>Introducing the girls to their new homes…</em></strong></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJ2HuWJPH4hww1ybFE8d1-bvDScrQWAf_y2rCzinE5TMWwOx72JDRVT9GusjOJ2nwA02KAAYQZ6Y1BFQZ3xgPS571-hl6faKluTq0xgjaP4tk1b_r__4kYNxtHepRL1RPxRKWpOTujus/s1600-h/DSC_0709%5B3%5D.jpg"><font color="#4c2600" size="5"><strong><em><img title="DSC_0709" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="273" alt="DSC_0709" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjE4xeEbAg_Vilej8aTc1HgyHzFNhkiaasBZWTNquBP8lP4vjtJ5CfWM-3zD6YUuLk2XqKjB0LXWAsC4cpjw8vwbBJ6msiwfJkMS47kIRezQe8xnHqgyLA45-xjsUlG9VE7Rnd_F8WZ4s//?imgmax=800" width="401" border="0" /></em></strong></font></a><font size="5"><strong><em> </em></strong></font></p> <p align="center"><strong><em><font size="5">This is <font color="#800080">Molly</font>.           </font></em></strong></p> <p><font size="5"><strong><em><img title="DSC_0708" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="285" alt="DSC_0708" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0MZkbFsHSV6KbsKlopkGcBjY0wIXv_yjerem1GyvtCYXXJNyQ9Vm8dAf2XS_P-xCGRG08I3_a11c4Du9cmei9xHVWGtctsl_H7TTbj56AomvV5pBKT4ns0XznySSm__gi_6w7nd_i7RM//?imgmax=800" width="415" border="0" /></em></strong></font></p> <p align="center"><strong><em><font size="5">This is <font color="#ff0080">Sally</font>. </font></em></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf27tsGgMZcmzwFcguOA-9XOUwn7to20W1vvjpnjhv1Uk9yrkIcKCpUmJSMJRxHnmiJd1ybIiP2VnqyLvXJwetNB8S2fTd9s58AcnZnnlBDgxHyuB2lUEF5-jciz8LQ7zeb0e4W3whyV8/s1600-h/DSC_0803%5B3%5D.jpg"><font color="#4c2600" size="5"><strong><em><img title="DSC_0803" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="364" alt="DSC_0803" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8IHf8vBi2fqFRXco-5QJc_mjm7TH11B2KsrHTjMZAPn2scZ9U23cKQdoovLxbc1t87PDupW4oe39CvgD3gWPbIUJwr-ozmRczYGlLzxHAYOxZr3Rzb_RVHPww9amON3qB96Tg9RbDVc//?imgmax=800" width="248" border="0" /></em></strong></font></a></p> <p align="center"><strong><em><font size="5">This is a little girl who <font color="#ff0000">loves</font> her pets!</font></em></strong></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772755722208766640.post-90260160392156852712010-07-09T18:32:00.001-07:002010-07-09T18:32:34.507-07:00July Freezer Cooking<p>Yesterday was a rainy day here in Northern TX. I decided it would be a perfect time to stock my freezer with frozen meals. And, that’s just what I did. Here’s what I was able to accomplish yesterday. Below that list, I will list what I still <strike>need</strike> want to do.</p> <ul> <li>I made a loaf of <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/bread-machine-cinnamon-raisin-bread/b42228f5-4f6e-454a-9186-c67c0d7686c9">cinnamon raisin bread</a> for a quick breakfast. I sliced the loaf, bagged it, and popped it in the freezer. </li> <li>I made a batch of white bread dough in the bread machine. I made yeast rolls from this dough. After flash freezing the dough balls (prior to 2nd rise), I bagged them. When I’m ready to use them, I will take out the amount needed and let them rise on the counter. Then, I’ll bake them.</li> <li>I made 3 dozen <a href="http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art8142.asp">strawberry muffins</a>. </li> <li>I made pizza for dinner last night. I browned a lb of italian sausage. I used half for dinner, and froze the rest for a future pizza night. I also portioned out enough cheese and sliced onion for 2 pizzas. (Our 2nd pizza is always a pepperoni pizza, but I don’t freeze the pepperoni.) I bagged each ingredient in small zipper bags and froze them together in a larger bag.</li> <li>I made a crockpot full of pinto beans. I bagged beans in 2-cup portions. I also mashed half of the pot of beans into refried beans. These I will use in burritos during my next cooking day.</li> <li>I used <a href="http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/more-ground-beef-freezer-meals.html">THIS</a> recipe to make a meat mix. From this mix, I made 2 meatloaves and several dozen mini-meatballs. </li> </ul> <p>To do on my next cooking day:</p> <ul> <li>Add taco season to 2 lbs ground beef</li> <li>Use ground beef, refried beans (above),and cheddar cheese to prepare burritos. </li> <li>Make several marinades for chicken. I have 10 lbs of chicken to prepare. I plan to just use several marinades mixed in gallon-size zipper bags. I’ll add the chicken breasts, and freeze them. Then, I can pull the bags out to thaw in the morning and cook them for dinner.</li> <li>I also want to make some blueberry muffins or a blueberry loaf.</li> </ul> <p>**COMING SOON: I made Cranberry Apple French Toast for breakfast this morning. I have pictures and a recipe to share. It was to.die.for!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0