Disney On Ice

So much for my plan to get more blogging happening in 2012!

Unfortunately, our camera got well acquainted with our ceramic floor!

A few weeks ago, we went to see Disney On Ice.

Amanda also won 'Meet & Greet' passes from a local radio station.

We were very lucky to be able to meet (and greet) a couple of well known mice before the show.

The girls wondered if they remembered us from Disney World last summer.

I will let you all see how good your Disney knowledge is and let you guess at the characters names in the following pictures:

We start with a couple tricky ones!

Caitlyns' new favourite computer activity: puzzles.

She was trying so hard not to laugh and smile in this picture.

I told her to act 'natural' and still work on her puzzle!

Five & a Half from Winnipeg

Last weekend, my sisters Heather & Lee flew in for a visit with their wonderful children.

The adults had a great time catching up and the kids all became best friends.

We all said quite a few times that it's really too bad that we don't live closer to each other!

I don't mind being a 'Silly Billy' for this little girl!

And this little man has grown up so much since we saw him last!

'Just lounging around!'

Apparently it was MUCH easier to take a picture with all five kids this time!

Making cookies with Auntie was fun.

"Look at meeee Uncle Jeffrey"

Something has got his attention, oh it's Handy Manny!

You will notice the lack of snow in this part of the country.

We took a drive so that everybody could see more of the Ontario family.

...and no trip to St. Thomas is complete without going to see Jumbo.

Mmmmmm Pancakes!

and a puzzle.

He's looks so grown up with glasses.

We love our family!!

After a fun weekend, two newly reunited best friends had a say goodbye.

Winnipeg folks are on the 'security side' of the glass.

The puzzle was finally completed!

We all had a great visit and can't wait until the next time!

Hopefully in Winnipeg.

Disney Live & New Ears (Both girls!)

Grandma Brenda & Grandpa Ross gave the girls four tickets to see Disney Princesses Live for Christmas this year. Every time the girls saw the commercial on Disney Junior they would get so excited that they were going to see the Princesses again. They also wondered if the Princesses would remember them from Disney World this past summer.

Here they both are with their $10 popcorn & $10 drinks.

At least they got to keep the popcorn buckets and drink cups!


Minnie (pictured above), Mickey, Donald & Goofy started the show.
They were going to read us (the audience) three princess stories.

First it was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Don't eat the apple Snow White!!

Then, Cinderella. Bibbity, Bobbiti, Boo!

Last, but not least, was Beauty and the Beast.

Just in case anyone forgot that it was re-released in 3-D in the theatres!

The Beast has turned back into the Prince (What's-His-Name)

The finale, with standard falling glitter from the rafters!

and... they lived Happily Ever After!

SHHHHHH! Hannah, baby and some stuffed amimals (as she says) are having a nap!!

Caitlyn's New Improved Purple Hearing Aides.

Now waterproof, smaller and can actually be turned 'off' without having to open the battery compartment.

Pretty smile (as always). Right cheek red due to a cold.

After Daddy (me) saying for the last seven years that his girls won't be getting their ears pierced until they are at least twelve- I, uh, caved!

Mommy had the day off (Friday) and I was at work. At about 10:30 am I get a text message on my phone that said "Hannah REALLY wants her ears pierced, so I'm taking her", I simply messaged "What, she's too young!! Tell her that Daddy says that she can and good luck!"

Who knew that Hello Kitty earings could be so cute?

Another BIG smile!

(By the way, Caitlyn showed no interest in getting her ears pierced at the same time)