Disney 2013

How long does/ it take to drive to Disney?  Not too long is what we found out!  With the car packed up, we started our trip at 2am hoping that our triptix from AAA and GPS wouldn't fail us!  Finn fell right back asleep but Caelin spent the first 45 minutes asking if we were in Disney yet.  Good thing that wasn't an indicator of how the rest of the trip would go!  Soon enough she fell asleep and we were able to drive right through to Delaware before stopping for breakfast. The kids were as happy as could be to read, color and watch their favorite Disney movies as we drove on to South Carolina.  After a good nights sleep, the next day was an easy drive into FL and straight to Disney. We hit Downtown Disney that night were we bumped into our friend Alex from home!  The next week was full of highlights: breakfast with Lilo and Stitch at Ohana, a roller coaster packed day at Magic Kingdom, Fantasmic at Hollywood studios, tons of swimming at the pool, parades and more character meals at the Grand Floridian and Cape May.  the kids had a blast!  Caelin's favorite rides included Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, Dumbo and the test track.  Finn  also loved the test track and Dumbo but also enjoyed the carousal, Aladdin's ride and Winnie the Pooh!  Both girls loved eating in Belle's new castle too:)  With the exception of a minor stomach bug that hit Finn in the middle of Main St (as the parade came through) we had an awesome time...and would definitely do the drive again!

                                                      Day 1- Ohana.....that's a funny face:)

                                               Downtown Disney- fun at Raglan Rd and the Lego store!

                                                  Belle's Castle- loved seeing the "real" rose!

                                                          Must be time for the parade:)

                                         These kids are excited....just met Lightning and Mater!

                                              Minnie met us at the gate right as we walked in!

Happy Birthday Girls!

Yikes- 4 and 2...where has the time gone!!! Finn is talking up a storm and Caelin has begun to embrace the concept of negotiating...we are in trouble!!!! The girls planned a joint party this year at the indoor soccer spot. Between the giant indoor playground and free for all soccer game, everyone had a blast.  Both girls helped to make and decorate the cupcakes and many of their friends joined them to make the day so very special.  The party, along with school celebrations, grandparent celebrations and in combination with Auntie Kell, Diesel and Mommy having birthdays means that March Madness is no joke in our house!!!
                                                   Celebrating in Disney...Happy 4th Bug!!

                                       Birthday Cupcake for breakfast, sure! Happy 2nd Peanut!

                                               Soccer Party, complete with team shirts!

                                               The star of FC Cael's, Caelin ripping a shot!

                                     While the striker from Finn United dribbles down the field:)

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!!

No better way to celebrate St. Paddy's day than to support our favorite Boston Celtics!  A sneaky leprechaun played some crazy shenanigans....best of all turning the milk glitter green and leaving footprints on the toilet seat!!  Hope you too enjoyed a day of tricks too!!

                                                                          SLAINTE!!!

Winter Wonderland 2013

What started off as a pretty mild winter has turned into a winter wonderland out here in east overshoe (as Nanny Morra likes to say).  A few weeks ago we got somewhere between 28-32 inches and that was followed up by another 5-8 inches and possibly another 8 this coming weekend!  While Finley is not entirely fond of the snow, Caelin can't get enough.  The mountains of snow created from shoveling the driveway made for a lot of fun- she even attempted to get her bike up top to ride down!  Finley would prefer to shovel...staying on the most even surface possible!  A HUGE thank you goes out to our awesome new neighborhood.  During the big storm, everyone came out and helped everyone snowblow their way out.  Those who were not shoveling passed out warm drinks and all in all the day after was a ton of fun!

Night time sledding down the driveway:)

 Totally over the snow...

 Going for a ride on the snow sled!

 Snow ball fight about to commence!

 2 minutes till the gloves come off...

Seal, Penguins and Fish Oh MY!

For Christmas, the girls got a pass to the Aquarium.  Since neither have ever been, we were excited to go and check it out!  The favorites of the day were definitely the seals, the little blue penguins and the touch tank.  Note to self- a 1.5 year old is not the best candidate for gently touching the little creatures in the touch tank....at least not our 1.5 year old!  To top off the trip, we took Nana out for birthday lunch at a local pizza place and then for a yummy dessert at Modern Pastry.

Aquarium 2013

Welcome Baby Alvine!!!

Not only did we head up north to celebrate Christmas with the Flynn's but it was also our first chance to meet Baby Alvine, the newest member fo the clan!  Uncle Conan and Aunt Sarah hosted everyone, (and I mean everyone, those who didn't make it back joined us on facetime for dinner:) for a wonderful day of playing, presents, food and fun.  We are so happy for Auntie Anna and Uncle Brett on their newest family member- she was even more adorable in person than the pictures we had seen!  Weighing in in the single digits, she is the tiniest of peanuts and oh so cute.  Caelin and Finley were so happy to see and hold her!  There is nothing more exciting and fun than spending time with family for Christmas and welcoming a new little baby:)

Hanging out with Gramma!

Big cuz Caelin holding baby Alvine!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas 2012 was an exciting one in our new house!  Used to only being able to get a 6-7 footer, we ( ok just me:) were excited to get the biggest tree we could find.  A little earlier than most years, we headed out in early December and compromised on what we thought was an 8 foot tree.  Well, turns out it was only 7 ft and so it looked a little smaller than I had hoped.  just means next year we can only go up!  I might have also promised the girls that we could get the biggest one next year and chop off the top so they could have a mini tree upstairs...some memories are too good to give up!  Both girls fell in love with the Polar Express this winter, reading and watching it almost daily the entire month of December.  Even as I type this post (sadly, it is almost March) they are still requesting to read it all the time.  Caelin's class had a Polar Express party and she transports her silver bell around in her backpack to show off to everyone.  Finley loves to find Santa in the book and say "Ho HO Ho" and both girls know the book so well they pretty much read it to us.  The first of the parties started in Plymoth with a surprise visit from the big guy himself.  Caelin, Addy and Boo stood staring out the window when he left saying they could see him in the sky....gotta love it!  Fast forward to Christmas Eve- we spent the day and night at home with Auntie Kell joining us to make Santa cookies and get ready for the big day.  The next morning, everyone was up early and ready to open up gifts.  Surprisingly, it took Caelin a few minutes to realize there was a ride on dune buggy in the room and Finn to notice her 8 ft long beanbag.  We promptly got on helmets and headed outside to take a ride!  Christmas day was spent with the Morra clan and then the following weekend we headed to NH to see the Flynn's.  Thank you to everyone for making this Christmas so much for the girls.  From the indoor snowball fights to the books, movies and coloring supplies- they continue to love the presents they received.  They may not realize it just yet, but we are very grateful and appreciative for the generosity of all of our family and friends:)  Merry Christmas!

Off to get a tree!

 Our lil elves:)

 Siked to get a tree!

 At least 2-3 more feet to spare....next year:)

 Christmas morning

 Opening presents in her new ballpit!

 Watch out!!!

 Good Morning Christmas!!

 Cutest little Peanut:)