Lillie’s Birthday Celebration

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We got home late last night from our latest Disney trip. We left Miami Thursday afternoon after school/work and drove to Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Since the next day was Lillie’s birthday she chose to go to Magic Kingdom. After spending the whole day enjoying the park we went to Chef Mickey’s for a character dinner. All-you-can eat in the company of Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale, Donald and Goofy. I was in pain when we left, but the prime rib, ham, salmon, and everything else was delicious.

The next morning (Saturday) we drove to Dunedin and watched the Blue Jays lose a close game to the Philadelphia Phillies. Spring training games are so much fun. Our “upper deck” seats were about 30 feet behind the dugout. Lillie barfed on the drive back to Orlando and most of the night but she woke up Sunday morning feeling pretty good. Saturday night Magic Kingdom was open until 10:00 p.m. so Ryan and I went back out about 9:15 and rode 4 rides and saw a parade in 45 minutes. The place was empty!

Sunday was Disney/MGM Studios day, but first Ryan and I got up early and got to Animal Kingdom right when it opened so that we could go on the new ride “Expedition Everest”. It is awesome! In a little over an hour we went on 3 great rides and then when back to the hotel to pick up the women. After spending the day at MGM (park closed at 7) we had dinner and then discovered that Magic Kingdom was open until midnight. Lillie, Ryan and I got there about 11:15 and did the same thing as the previous night. We had a lot of fun in less than an hour.

Since we drove home yesterday we saved Animal Kingdom for last because it closes at 5. We love going on the Safari, and we got soaked on the Kali River Rapids.

Thanks for your phone calls to Lillie on her birthday, and her presents of course. We’ll send pictures to Graham soon for posting on the family website. Excellent job on the banner, Jason.

It’s not sickening…

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It’s the first Sunday of the month and so it was Fast Sunday. Lisa suggested that we get together and have dinner. Lisa made her famous “soda pork” (ask her how it got the name) and Mom made ribs. Good stuff Lisa and Mom!

Lisa made a cookie dessert with strawberries and cream cheese. I wasn’t a big fan of it, but Mom seemed to like it. However, when describing it, she said that “it wasn’t sickening”. Dad and I thought that was a pretty funny compliment to give. I could probably make a very long list of foods that I don’t think are sickening. But I guess that is an idea for another posting…

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Well… I did blog about a guy asking for my number. We had a date last weekend. i thought it was fantastic, we had a lot of fun. It was a whole day long extravaganza. We went out for breakfast, walked, played mini-put, he taught me how to drive stick, hung out at his house, then served food at a soup kitchen in downtown Oshawa. It was great! I was so tired by the end of the day though! But he never called me back… so whatever. It was fun no matter what.

I love my WALLS!

Let there be walls…

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Well, Julia finally has real walls. On Thursday we (Dad, Julia, Lisa, and I) spent all day putting up some walls for her. We didn’t run into any problems, but since we aren’t experienced, it took longer than expected. Then yesterday I finished up and everything is done now except for a door. We can certainly see the potential of the basement now.

I guess everyone will see it tomorrow at the big BJW Bash.

Birthday Banner

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As much as I love the banner that Jason created for Dad’s birthday, I feel that the writing would be better suited in the middle or left side so as not to block my face. I haven’t been that cute for quite awhile and would hate to see my early years forgotten.

Sorry it’s taken so long to post my first comment but I have been very busy with stake business. At least phone business has returned to normal.

We just saw “Legacy” for FHE (my first time) and enjoyed it. Kids are sleeping like angels and Evy and I are finishing up for the night. Will comment again in the (hopefully) not too distant future.

50% Off at Value Village

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I think today was the first day I’ve ever been to Value Village on the 50% off day. It was quite busy. Andrea bought a huge cushion for her bed (it’s the size of her bed and is in the shape of a “U”). Julia and Lisa both bought some stuff. Brie brought some necklaces to take apart for beads. I got nothin’!

We then came home and Julia tried to teach us a FHE lesson on keeping the Sabbath Day holy. Andrea eats, sleeps and watches Grey’s Anatomy on Sunday. Lisa prepares her lesson. I sleep.

Accident!

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I’m sure most of you know by now that Andrea had a car accident yesterday. She was unable to stop fast enough to avoid hitting another car that stopped suddenly at a train crossing. She is totally OK but emotionally shook up and very worried. We don’t know whether the car is worth fixing but the insurance company called today and will pay $35 a day toward a rental car for her. We’re just grateful she’s not hurt. Cars are replaceable but not Andi! By the way, thanks Lisa for your flattering write-up on last Sunday’s dinner.

*EXCITED*

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IT’S A SNOW DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 I don’t ever remember having one!!!!! And my prof told me that my friday class is cancelled…. so! IT’S THE WEEKEND!!!!

Wow….a snow day!