Birthday Lunch with Cinderella and other Princesses in her Castle!!!

Since we were going to be at Disney World during KG's birthday we thought we would treat her to lunch at Cinderella's Castle. It was so much fun!! When we went in we were able to meet Cinderella right away. I don't have any picture of that b/c we got "professional" pictures taken. I will have to scan those in and add them later. KG was really excited to meet her, but scared to death all at the same time. :) After that we headed upstairs for our "royal" dinner. :)

KG all dressed up and ready to go to Cinderella's castle.
KG and CT in their "royal" carriage. :)
Chocolate crown and ice cream dessert.
Since it was KG's birthday she also got a birthday cupcake.
Meeting Snow White.

Princess Aurora and KG. Deacon is not too happy with her. :) ha ha!!
Princess Jasmine and KG.
Belle and KG.
Birthday card signed by all the princesses. This was a great way to see all the princesses and get a little one on one time w/o feeling rushed. She also got a princess wand, while her brothers got swords.

Happy Birthday KG!!!

For KG's 4th birthday, we headed to Walt Disney World!!! Well, Nana and Papa wanted to take the kids, and it just happened to fall on her birthday. Nana called me over a year ago and asked what we were doing in October of 09. I told her nothing that I could think of. :) Turns out this has been a VERY busy time for us, but we have been looking forward to this trip. So we took advantage of their promotion this year of getting in the park free on your birthday. We got her in free, but spent plenty of money elsewhere. :) We had a GREAT time, and can't believe our sweet little KG is 4. She is growing up into a beautiful, smart, talented, funny girl. We are excited to see what this next year holds. Happy Birthday KG. Mommy and Daddy love you very much!!

KG, CT, and Deacon headed into the Magic Kingdom!
The fam taking a quick pic.
KG riding the teacups. She also rode several roller coasters and LOVED them!! I was so proud of her.
Celebrating back at the condo. Of course we had to have princess cupcakes.
A Tinkerbell outfit. Just what I wanted.
YEAH!!! My princess leapster. Thank you Nana, Papa, Mimi, and Poppi for an unforgettable birthday!!!

Birthday to be continued......

One last trip as a family of 4.

T thought it would be fun to squeeze in one last trip before we headed to China. I of course was thinking, "We do not have time for this." But am so glad we went. We met up with some old friends, and CT and his best friend got to hang out together. Those two are hilarious together. :) When we met up with them at the hotel, they ran towards each other like they hadn't seen each other in years. In all reality it had been like 2 days. ha ha!

Sarah, Beth, and me "watching" the Royals play some baseball. They choked in the 11th.
The Neely's.
More of the gang. You see KG down there where the snacks are. :) She kept saying, "Can I have just one more?"
Derrick, T, and Coach O. Coach O's future is so bright he's got to wear shades. :) This was a night ball game folks. :)

Stephen with the head cock and CT proudly sporting their FREE Royals aprons. Stephen didn't last too long with this on since he is a die hard Cardinals fan. Mimi would approve. :)
Gettin' some wings before the game.

Fun with long time friends....

The other day KG and I headed over to one of my friends I've known since birth. We live about 40 minutes from each other, and do a horrible job at seeing each other. So we decided it was time. Our girls are about 2 months apart, and have such a great time playing together. It frightens me a bit to think of all the trouble these two could get into. Given the history with Jessica and me. :)

KG and Lydia hamming it up at Chipotle.
Jessica and sweet Andrew. Looks JUST like her. :)
KG and Lydia strolling their babies.

KG and E showing their moves.

The other day after the baby shower for little Deacon, KG and her little friend E were showing off some of their amazing dance skills!! :) Get it girls!

Mimi Comes to Visit.

Mimi came for a quick visit last weekend. She was in to take the kids on a little back to school shopping trip. We picked up some fall school clothes for CT, and KG scored a new Build-a-Bear. Oh the joy that she had. She picked out some tie-dyed looking bear whom she named Pepper. She told us that she was adopting Pepper into our family. :) Of course we were thrilled to welcome Pepper into the family. :) CT also picked up a new Star Wars Transformer. What more could a boy ask for?

KG and Mimi waiting in line to stuff her bear.
Giving Pepper a bath.
Mimi, KG, and Pepper with all her gear.
CT taking a cookie break.
Mimi and CT.

Thanks for coming Mimi. We had a great time!

KG's first day of Wee-School

KG had her first day of Wee School last week, but I am just now getting to it. :) She is loving her class and is in there with some of her best friends. So all is right with the world. She enjoys going, and Mommy enjoys some free time.

Back to school night with some of her besties.
KG rolling out the playdough. She wore her ballerina outfit, I don't have much say anymore. :) ha! She likes to pick her own clothes.
Liv and KG cheesing for the camera.
Actual first day of school. She was SOOOO excited to wear her tutu and spiderman shirt.
KG with friends and L's mom ready to start the day.