Disney...a dream or a disaster?

Yes, I am officially blogging for a trip back in March.  I am so back logged, but feel the need to document this stuff so here I go. 

My sister and mom decided they wanted to take the girls to Disney for Emily's 3rd birthday instead of having a big party. We were supposed to go back in November, but all got sick so we re-scheduled for spring break.  It took a lot of convincing on there part as I have always (and will continue) to say that Summer was too young to enjoy such a big trip.  Steven came along to chauffer and protect us ladies on this adventure.  He won daddy of the year for putting up with us 5 girls! 

We made the mistake of giving Summer a dose of Zyrtec for kids right before leaving the hotel and she had an adverse reaction.  She was that kid, you know the one...the one  kicking/clawing/clingy/grumpy and miserable in the line in front of you. Then she was the kid with her head hanging over the side of her stroller completely asleep while all of Disney was going on around her.   Poor thing didn't snap out of her fog till after dinner...Needless to say, we won't be doing Disney for another few years. 




Watching the Mickey Characters perform with a grumpy face



These two were in heaven!  Look at Emily's face...she was in AWE!





This picture sums up our whole trip:)

These 3 had a blast:)

Just starting to perk up!

This is why...who doesn't LOVE PRINCE CHARMING

She couldn't believe that it was REALLY Cinderella

In 

The next day...on the way home:)

Turkey Hunter...

 It went a little something like this...

Summer-"Mommy, when I grow up I want to go turkey hunting."

Me-"ok, but you know you have to eat the turkey afterwards"
Summer-"I don't fink (think) so..."
Me-"maybe we could sign you up for ballet lessons"

Proud of her daddy



Being Tortured by her daddy

Posing with dinner

A weekend of fun.

So despite the fact that Summer got sick on that Friday, we chose to head to Niceville for the weekend to spend some time with the Atwell's.  All was good until Sunday night when we got home and then I got sick with the stomach bug too.  It was AWFUL!  I felt so bad for dragging her to Niceville after I got sick as she must of felt terrible, but she handles pain so well that you would hardly have known she was sick!  Either way it was a delightful and relaxing weekend.  Amazing weather, great company and lots of love...Couldn't ask for much more:)

A family shot...eating pretzels and gatorade just in case

Doesn't look sick to me!

Mommy the water is COLD

Snacking on the beach...her favorite pass time

The postcard picture of my two favorite people in one of my favorite places...I LOVE DESTIN

In honor of the presidents.

Family is often complicated...especially when divorce is involved.  I am so thankful, that even though my parents are divorced that my mom and my Granny have stayed close over the years regardless of the fact that she isn't married to my dad any longer.  After losing one grandmother a few weeks ago, I really treasure living in the same town and getting to have special days and memories with my Granny that is still with us.  When we had the day off for President's day it was a great opportunity to head downtown for lunch with all the girls.

Valentine's Day...a month later.

So you wore your Daddy's Little Valentine Shirt 1 full month after Valentine's day. In fact you wore it the day before St. Patrick's Day.  Daddy got you dressed, and I asked why he helped you choose that shirt and his response was "she is Daddy's Valentine all year long."  Pretty much sums it up:)

Here are some pictures from the REAL Valentine's Day party at school. 

A day late and a dollar short...

When you turned two almost one full year ago we had a ladybug party in your honor.  Lot's of friends and family gathered at Tekesta park to celebrate.  I don't think I ever posted pictures, so I am posting them today in the even that I ever get around to printing this blog.

Eating with your favorite daddy

Two Caroline's and the Weiss boys

All things ladybug...You loved the cake and cookies I mean ladybug spots!

If you look closely you can see where a little finger took a taste before the official cutting.



I love this picture of you and Emily. 



Just For Today...

These past few weeks have been complicated, trying, tiresome, exhausting...yet I am exhilarated, amused, happy, and blessed.  Over the past 7 weeks I have all of the following:

• The loss of one grandmother-sudden and not expected
• The hospitalization of the other (she is now home and fine)
• Watched one of my dearest friends lose a grandmother too...
• Surgery on my grandfather down south
• The flu hit my child and 12 of my 17 staff members to whom I call family
• Found out my father-in-law will be starting dialysis anytime now
• Watched my child undergo an adenoidectomy and have her 2nd set of tubes inserted with NO issues which included a meal to Chick-Fil-A right after per HER request!
• Slept in the bathroom with my hands hovered around the toilet thanking GOD that he had allowed Cassie to clean it the week before as the severe stomach bug that my little toddler brought home in mild form on her, was like a beast on me.  

Though I didn't plan any of these challenges to arise in my already jam packed schedule of a life, I am learning that God wants me to take it Day By Day.  He wants me to not stress about the things that I don't have, but more so on the things that I do. I  came across this quote on one of my Grandmother Martha's devotionals. (I am now the keeper of her daily study bible) and I love it...

"Just for today, I will be unafraid.  Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, and to believe that I give the world, so the world will give to me."