It's pretty amazing to think Eric just celebrated his 4th Thanksgiving! Here he is with his little Gobble! Gobble!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
This year for Thanksgiving we headed North to visit Grammie and Grampa's house!!!
Since I had a follow up Dr. appointment back in NY, day one was spent grabbing a quick lunch with friends...like MATTGWYNNE!!!! (That's what I like to call them!)
Mommy and Daddy were so excited to see them! And Mommy was so so so very excited to see Gwynne's baby bump! She hugged it, rubbed it, and kissed it! She apologized to the little man inside, but explained she had to make up for lost time!
A Gummy Bear book! How awesome! I loved my gift from them! And I was sure to show it off! Even to Matt, though he gave it to me!
ALLY!!! Could this lunch possibly get any better! Shortly after we got there we got to see Ally, Taryn, Jake, and Jarrett too! What a trooper! Ally wasn't feeling too well and she still made it out so we could spend some time together! Reason infinity on why we love her so much!!!
We kids had so much fun running around together! And we pretty much took over Panera! Quote of our lunch date..."Um, you may want to find somewhere else to sit!" Hahaha! That's what Daddy told a nice couple that tried to sit in "our" area! Yes, they took his advice! Hahaha!
After my Dr. visit we were going to head straight back to Boston, but Mommy and Daddy just couldn't help but swing by BlueSky to see their friends! After that, we quickly headed to my and Sara's old school to visit our teachers! Boy oh boy were they happy to see us! We didn't take one step through the day and 15 teachers were around! It was so much fun!
Thought it had only been 3 months since we have seen everybody, it sure did feel good to see so many familiar faces! A.K.A...all our friends we miss so dearly! Though we did miss seeing some of our friends due to it being such a quick unexpected trip :(
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
The next morning it felt so good to relax since we had such a big day the day before. It felt even better that it was Thanksgiving day and we were with family!!!
Though it was a nice relaxing morning...there was cooking to be done!
And boy oh boy did it turn out delicious!!! Turkey and Stuffing and Gravy...Oh My!
What better for dessert than a 3 lbs RED GUMMY BEAR!!! Grampa hooked me up!!! I couldn't have been happier!!!
Later the night we headed over to the Piazza's house to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving! It was here that I impressed all my lady friends with my borrowed Turkey Hat!
It was also here that Ella decided to take some of her very first steps! Way to go Ella!!!
The next morning we did what you are supposed to do while on vacation...spent some quality time together!
Later that night we had some Chinese food and spend some time with Auntie Maria and Uncle Steve, and Kevin and Eileen. We even got to hang out with Cousin Chris!!!
Since we had so much fun the day before, the next day we decided to spend it the same way!
This was our spider friend! He was huge! Each and every time I'd walk into Grammie and Grampa's house, I'd check and see if he was on his web! And I was sure to show him to everyone who walked by, even if I've already showed them! I think I showed him to Uncle John and Val over a hundred times!
The coolest part, we even saw him catch a fly and spin it up! Pretty amazing! Mommy threw a piece of grass on his web so we can watch it again, but he was too smart for that. He spun it up and threw it straight off his web!
What a wonderful Thanksgiving! Spent with the most wonderful people! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!
Since I had a follow up Dr. appointment back in NY, day one was spent grabbing a quick lunch with friends...like MATTGWYNNE!!!! (That's what I like to call them!)
Mommy and Daddy were so excited to see them! And Mommy was so so so very excited to see Gwynne's baby bump! She hugged it, rubbed it, and kissed it! She apologized to the little man inside, but explained she had to make up for lost time!
A Gummy Bear book! How awesome! I loved my gift from them! And I was sure to show it off! Even to Matt, though he gave it to me!
ALLY!!! Could this lunch possibly get any better! Shortly after we got there we got to see Ally, Taryn, Jake, and Jarrett too! What a trooper! Ally wasn't feeling too well and she still made it out so we could spend some time together! Reason infinity on why we love her so much!!!
We kids had so much fun running around together! And we pretty much took over Panera! Quote of our lunch date..."Um, you may want to find somewhere else to sit!" Hahaha! That's what Daddy told a nice couple that tried to sit in "our" area! Yes, they took his advice! Hahaha!
After my Dr. visit we were going to head straight back to Boston, but Mommy and Daddy just couldn't help but swing by BlueSky to see their friends! After that, we quickly headed to my and Sara's old school to visit our teachers! Boy oh boy were they happy to see us! We didn't take one step through the day and 15 teachers were around! It was so much fun!
Thought it had only been 3 months since we have seen everybody, it sure did feel good to see so many familiar faces! A.K.A...all our friends we miss so dearly! Though we did miss seeing some of our friends due to it being such a quick unexpected trip :(
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
The next morning it felt so good to relax since we had such a big day the day before. It felt even better that it was Thanksgiving day and we were with family!!!
Though it was a nice relaxing morning...there was cooking to be done!
And boy oh boy did it turn out delicious!!! Turkey and Stuffing and Gravy...Oh My!
What better for dessert than a 3 lbs RED GUMMY BEAR!!! Grampa hooked me up!!! I couldn't have been happier!!!
Later the night we headed over to the Piazza's house to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving! It was here that I impressed all my lady friends with my borrowed Turkey Hat!
It was also here that Ella decided to take some of her very first steps! Way to go Ella!!!
The next morning we did what you are supposed to do while on vacation...spent some quality time together!
Later that night we had some Chinese food and spend some time with Auntie Maria and Uncle Steve, and Kevin and Eileen. We even got to hang out with Cousin Chris!!!
Since we had so much fun the day before, the next day we decided to spend it the same way!
This was our spider friend! He was huge! Each and every time I'd walk into Grammie and Grampa's house, I'd check and see if he was on his web! And I was sure to show him to everyone who walked by, even if I've already showed them! I think I showed him to Uncle John and Val over a hundred times!
The coolest part, we even saw him catch a fly and spin it up! Pretty amazing! Mommy threw a piece of grass on his web so we can watch it again, but he was too smart for that. He spun it up and threw it straight off his web!
What a wonderful Thanksgiving! Spent with the most wonderful people! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!
Friday, December 16, 2011
LEGOLAND!!!
The family decided to get together and head to Lego Land! We were heading in different directions for Thanksgiving, so it worked out nice to get together with everyone. It also worked out nicely that Grandma and Grandpa surprised us with this being part of the Grand Finale, so the trip was on them!
ISLAND IN THE SKY!
The crew was pretty split on the first ride. Grandma and Cousin Lauren thought it would be fun! Myself and Auntie Lisa, we'd prefer to keep our feet on the ground, not 18 stories in the air!
Hmmmm, who's missing from this picture! That would be Grandma..."Oh wait, this thing spins! I'm out! I'm not getting sick!" Not cool Grandma! Not cool!
Auntie Lisa's reaction after being told we needed to separate from one another due to weight distribution! WHAT!?!
So, we've got Grandma enjoying herself safely down on the ground, myself and Auntie Lisa sweating bullets due to nerves, and now there are 100 wasps swarming around so Daddy is holding back from screaming like a girl!
PHEW! Back safely on the ground! At least the kids had a blast! Hahaha! Ahhh, now here's a ride we can all agree on...
THE GRAND CAROUSEL!
YUM! YUM!
What a wonderful Thanksgiving lunch it was indeed! We hooked ourselves up with the famous Apple Fries and the food in the park cafe was surprisingly delicious!
MINILAND USA!
States like Florida, New York, and Vegas were all made out of Legos!
TEST TRACK!
The next stop...Lauren's first roller coaster! Here she is scoping things out with a butterfly or two in that belly of hers!
Not only was Lauren going on...but very brave Grandma was as well!
First up...Paul and Kelly! They made it look easy compared to the next crew about to come down!
In this cart you'll find, Uncle Wes, Daddy, screaming her head off Grandma, and in the back, believe it or not, there's Lauren! Hahaha!
If you look closly, Lauren finally peaked her head up, and Grandma couldn't catch her breath she was laughing so hard!
The troops on the bottom were ready for naps...
...but not Eric!
TECHNICYCLE!
He was so excited to ride his first ever 'real' ride! He did such a great job! And had such a great time!
Turns out Lauren had a blast on her first rolleroaster! So she went again! This time you could actually see her! And hear her Mommy! Turns out she screams louder than Grandma!
DRIVING SCHOOL!
Not only did Cousin Lauren get to take a driving class, but she got to take what she leared to the streets! Best part, she got her drivers license!!!
One person who wished she had a car driving her around...Kelly! Not only was she walking around the park all day, but earlier that day she ran a half marathon!!! What a trooper!!!
JR. DRIVING SCHOOL!
Up next...the boys!!! They couldn't wait to put the pedal to the metal!
Tyler was off to a great start!
Eric on the other hand...well...
But wait! Out of no where Eric comes from behind and takes the lead!
It's a close one ladies and gents!
And the winner is...Tyler! Truth was, he lapped Eric about 10 times, it was never a close race! Hahaha! You may ask, "If he won, then why the tears?" Well Tyler, at just the age of 3, is a race car driver at heart! He was very concerned if he won the race or not!
His very first words when we asked what was wrong..."I don't know if I won!" Hahaha! So adorable!
ICECREAM BREAK!!!
No one is quite sure why Auntie Lisa posed like this...not even she knows! Hahaha!
FLYING SCHOOL!!!
Since everyone learned how to drive, we figured we might as well learn how to fly!
In the picture below cousin Lauren was explaining: "Daddy, sometimes I get scared riding the roller coaster, but I just pretend the bars holding me in are you hugging me!"
RESCUE ACADEMY!
While Sara was off flirting with some hot Lego firemen...
These guys were busy stradigizing! The kids were SO excited to ride the firetuck and police truck, however, make this ride a race between this crew, and adult competitiveness takes over!
Indroducing...Team W/D vs. Team T
And they're off! Well, at least Team T is! Team W/D is stuck at the gate! (If they were to listen to Kelly and swtich their gear to drive, they'd be better off!)
The following pictures are good examples of the kids getting the boot and the adults taking over! Lauren was the first victim!
Tyler and Eric were the next! If you look closely, you'll see a crying Tyler to your left, and a very confused Eric to your right!
Team W/D came from behind and took the tile!
I'm not sure we've ever laughed so hard! Such a fun ride! For the adults anyway! Hahaha!
THE BIG TEST!
Afterward, we got to learn how to put fires out by watching this show filled with silly jokes, songs, and lots of tricks!
FAMILY PHOTO!!!
Since we were all together, we figured it would be a great time to take a family photo!
COASTERSAURUS!!!
The "Screamers" of the group had a great time on another coaster!
PHARAOH'S REVENGE!
The idea of this huge ball pit was a blast for the kids, but Mommy was out of there in two second when she got pelted by a ball from up above!
ROYAL JOUST!
Lauren had a blast riding on this ride. Her exact words to Auntie Lisa as she rode on by, "Mommy, I thought this ride was going to be boring, but it's a lot of FUN!"
THE FORESTMEN'S HIDEOUT!
What's a park, without a great playground!
JUNIOR FIRE ACADEMY!
Just as we thought we were done with the rides for the day, we found this awesome one on the way to dinner! This time, the "kids" actually got to fight the fire...the adults just sat back and enjoyed the show! hahahaha!
Sara being the absolute cutie that she is!
DINNER TIME!
The kids had a great time building Lego towers as dinner was being ordered!
POTTY BREAK!!!
Auntie Lisa pulled a fast one on Uncle Wes and left him in the bathroom to take care of both kids! Classic moment!!! Hahahaha!
ISLAND IN THE SKY!
The crew was pretty split on the first ride. Grandma and Cousin Lauren thought it would be fun! Myself and Auntie Lisa, we'd prefer to keep our feet on the ground, not 18 stories in the air!
Hmmmm, who's missing from this picture! That would be Grandma..."Oh wait, this thing spins! I'm out! I'm not getting sick!" Not cool Grandma! Not cool!
Auntie Lisa's reaction after being told we needed to separate from one another due to weight distribution! WHAT!?!
So, we've got Grandma enjoying herself safely down on the ground, myself and Auntie Lisa sweating bullets due to nerves, and now there are 100 wasps swarming around so Daddy is holding back from screaming like a girl!
PHEW! Back safely on the ground! At least the kids had a blast! Hahaha! Ahhh, now here's a ride we can all agree on...
THE GRAND CAROUSEL!
YUM! YUM!
What a wonderful Thanksgiving lunch it was indeed! We hooked ourselves up with the famous Apple Fries and the food in the park cafe was surprisingly delicious!
MINILAND USA!
States like Florida, New York, and Vegas were all made out of Legos!
TEST TRACK!
The next stop...Lauren's first roller coaster! Here she is scoping things out with a butterfly or two in that belly of hers!
Not only was Lauren going on...but very brave Grandma was as well!
First up...Paul and Kelly! They made it look easy compared to the next crew about to come down!
In this cart you'll find, Uncle Wes, Daddy, screaming her head off Grandma, and in the back, believe it or not, there's Lauren! Hahaha!
If you look closly, Lauren finally peaked her head up, and Grandma couldn't catch her breath she was laughing so hard!
The troops on the bottom were ready for naps...
...but not Eric!
TECHNICYCLE!
He was so excited to ride his first ever 'real' ride! He did such a great job! And had such a great time!
Turns out Lauren had a blast on her first rolleroaster! So she went again! This time you could actually see her! And hear her Mommy! Turns out she screams louder than Grandma!
DRIVING SCHOOL!
Not only did Cousin Lauren get to take a driving class, but she got to take what she leared to the streets! Best part, she got her drivers license!!!
One person who wished she had a car driving her around...Kelly! Not only was she walking around the park all day, but earlier that day she ran a half marathon!!! What a trooper!!!
JR. DRIVING SCHOOL!
Up next...the boys!!! They couldn't wait to put the pedal to the metal!
Tyler was off to a great start!
Eric on the other hand...well...
But wait! Out of no where Eric comes from behind and takes the lead!
It's a close one ladies and gents!
And the winner is...Tyler! Truth was, he lapped Eric about 10 times, it was never a close race! Hahaha! You may ask, "If he won, then why the tears?" Well Tyler, at just the age of 3, is a race car driver at heart! He was very concerned if he won the race or not!
His very first words when we asked what was wrong..."I don't know if I won!" Hahaha! So adorable!
ICECREAM BREAK!!!
No one is quite sure why Auntie Lisa posed like this...not even she knows! Hahaha!
FLYING SCHOOL!!!
Since everyone learned how to drive, we figured we might as well learn how to fly!
In the picture below cousin Lauren was explaining: "Daddy, sometimes I get scared riding the roller coaster, but I just pretend the bars holding me in are you hugging me!"
RESCUE ACADEMY!
While Sara was off flirting with some hot Lego firemen...
These guys were busy stradigizing! The kids were SO excited to ride the firetuck and police truck, however, make this ride a race between this crew, and adult competitiveness takes over!
Indroducing...Team W/D vs. Team T
And they're off! Well, at least Team T is! Team W/D is stuck at the gate! (If they were to listen to Kelly and swtich their gear to drive, they'd be better off!)
The following pictures are good examples of the kids getting the boot and the adults taking over! Lauren was the first victim!
Tyler and Eric were the next! If you look closely, you'll see a crying Tyler to your left, and a very confused Eric to your right!
Team W/D came from behind and took the tile!
I'm not sure we've ever laughed so hard! Such a fun ride! For the adults anyway! Hahaha!
THE BIG TEST!
Afterward, we got to learn how to put fires out by watching this show filled with silly jokes, songs, and lots of tricks!
FAMILY PHOTO!!!
Since we were all together, we figured it would be a great time to take a family photo!
COASTERSAURUS!!!
The "Screamers" of the group had a great time on another coaster!
PHARAOH'S REVENGE!
The idea of this huge ball pit was a blast for the kids, but Mommy was out of there in two second when she got pelted by a ball from up above!
ROYAL JOUST!
Lauren had a blast riding on this ride. Her exact words to Auntie Lisa as she rode on by, "Mommy, I thought this ride was going to be boring, but it's a lot of FUN!"
THE FORESTMEN'S HIDEOUT!
What's a park, without a great playground!
JUNIOR FIRE ACADEMY!
Just as we thought we were done with the rides for the day, we found this awesome one on the way to dinner! This time, the "kids" actually got to fight the fire...the adults just sat back and enjoyed the show! hahahaha!
Sara being the absolute cutie that she is!
DINNER TIME!
The kids had a great time building Lego towers as dinner was being ordered!
POTTY BREAK!!!
Auntie Lisa pulled a fast one on Uncle Wes and left him in the bathroom to take care of both kids! Classic moment!!! Hahahaha!
What an amazing day! We talked about it the entire car ride home, and for days after! The park is small enough that it wasn't extrememly crowded, the rides were very creative, the kids and adults had such a great time, and most of all, we were with family!
Thanks so much Grandma and Grandpa for treating us all to such a memorable day!
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