DisneyWorld

I said for a long time that I didn't think we would ever go to DisneyWorld. I didn't think we were DisneyWorld folks. We were Disneyland people And, if you know how much I dislike big crowds then you'll understand my love of the Land and my fear of the World. But, when my parents asked us to go with them to Orlando way back in January for a trip for the next October, I had quite a bit of time to make amends with the World and actually get excited about the whole thing. And, it lived up to all my expectations and my family's expectations as well. It was awesome. We dragged my parents around those 4 parks for 6 days and just had one day to rest. We loved being with them and I hope they recover from us. I still think we only skimmed the surface of all the parks and would love to go back to Epcot and just meander through all the little alley ways, restaurants and stores even though we went there 2 times (and some of us went 3 and 4 times). We fell in love with all the Pixar stuff at Hollywood Studios and were willing to get Fast Passes for Toystory Mania that wouldn't get us on the ride for 5 hours because it was that much fun. I was amazed at the effort it took to get in to the Magic Kingdom - park car, take tram, ride monorail (or boat), and then finally you are at the front gate to the park. It is huge and I didn't love the Fanstasyland there as much as my Fantasyland at Disneyland. I guess I just have too many fond memories of that classic set up. But, other than that, it seemed very similar to Disneyland. Gage had no fear when it came to rides and if they would have let him get on Rock n' Rollercoaster he would have been on it. I guess he will have to settle for Tower of Terror and Expedition Everest. Boston (and really all of the kids) loved pin trading. Mallory collected all the princess pins and would go up and ask all by herself to trade with the employees. She even slept with her lanyard on. Trevor learned that although he had the guts to go on a lot of the intense rides, he paid for it afterwords! So, we sat at lunch around the table yesterday discussing when the best time to go back would be. You could say we're hooked.

Playing With Her Horse

General Conference Weekend

a bracelet was made for me by gage
mallory enjoyed laying around outside. the weather was perfect.
trevor checks things out on the lap top in between sessions.
gage ate dorritos in our banana chair.
and boston made a friendship bracelet.

Huber Farms

The boys' early release day last Wednesday was the perfect day to head up to Huber Farms in Indiana to do some pumpkin picking.  We decorate our house so early (I have to make Fall last as long as possible) that it seemed like our porch was missing the pumpkins badly.  As soon as they got off the bus, we were off.  We got to take a tractor ride out to the pumpkin patch and each child picked their own. Mallory's has warts all over it, but that's the one she wanted and I think it's cool. Then we bought some golden delicious apples, fed the fish and ducks their food (not the apples), and went over to the other Huber property for the bakery and ice cream.  We wanted to go in their little play park, but they took out the giant pillow jumping thing and so it was a no go.  Spent the money on the entry fee for that on sweet treats and the kids were happy. 

Just to note - Trevor was in more photos than ever before, Boston and Trevor posed together smiling, and Mallory would (mostly) only make silly faces when I took her picture.  

How We Are Spending Our Fall

Boston and his friend Dallin

It's amazing how quickly you can become busy when you add just a few more things to the calendar.  We are in the heart of Fall Ball with SOLL and that keeps us, but mainly Boston, busy a few times a week.  Boston is also running for his elementary school cross country team and he loves it.  I wish I loved running as much as he did.  He has had three meets so far and his one last Saturday was in Bardstown, KY which was called the Hillbilly Run.  We all went to support him and he came in about the middle of the pack.  Trevor started piano lessons (finally) and is playing volley ball at school.  We didn't have all these sports in elementary school like they have here in Kentucky.  It's been great for introducing the kids to new sports and just giving it a try to see if they like it.  Gage is busy with....running away on the scooter and preschool.  The scooter is currently hidden for awhile since we can't seem to find him many times a day and when we do, he is scooting a little too far away in the neighborhood.  Oh, but since the scooter has been put away, he is now taking "bike lessons," as he calls them.  That's me running behind his bike, steadying him and hoping he can stop right.  He is dong fantastic.  Mallory just likes to chase Gage and try to keep up with all these boys.  Good luck dear!

Walk To Cure Diabetes

It was our fourth diabetes walk and it was awesome.  They changed the venue this year to Churchill Downs and that made it exciting seeing the horses before and after we walked.  And, having friends and family donate made it extra special.  I can't believe how generous people are.  I know there are a ton of things that our precious pennies can go to and having a few sent our way was so nice.  I know that they are on the verge of finding a cure and that would make Gage's life so much better.  But, in the mean time, we are plugging and chugging and very happy.