Orange Lake 2010

Heather here... I have hijacked the blog again to share some photos. Kate and Jeremy have a bunch to share too, but for the time being I'll share what I have. We had a wonderful family get away at our favorite vacation spot again this year. Perfect weather and lots of family time.

Ayden can vacation like a pro...

The Egg Hunt

The EGG hunt. The Clingers and the Willisons have had some great times together. Florida is just another place to add to the memories. We had about a 4:1 ratio of adults to children and it was a success. Don't tell anyone that we didn't have it until the day after Easter.

Auntie Lis and Jonas... I promise Jonas was much happier than this picture leads you to believe

Sweet Nila, she found all the hard ones the boys passed up

"Forget the egg hunt... did you guys know there are treats in here?"

Jonas showing off his goods

We needed back up buckets, a successful hunt

Carrie and Elisabeth guarding the boundary so no one could escape

Does life get any better than an evening swim on vacation?

"more Papa, more"

Gone Fishin'

Hello from Florida

Ayden has been quite busy the last few days, playing with Nana and Papa, Tia and Kiki, and a lovely visit from Grammy Dee and Aunt Rosie. More pictures to come, but here is one taken from the pool last night. Enjoy and Happy Easter everyone!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

It isn't Saint Patrick's Day without a special treat, and if anyone needs some suggestions on tasty treats, ask Ayden if he enjoyed his "Skinny Cow" Ice cream treat. (Only 150 calories! ) He, nor I missed the extra calories! :) This had to substitute for a green beer...

CHO-CHO TRAIN PILLOWCASE

So my fabulous and very creative sister Heather sent Ayden her latest project, a Cho-Cho Train pillowcase. At this point in his life, he is completely infatuated with Trains, and the pillowcase hasn't left his sight since he opened the package. In fact you'll see our entire sun room floor has been overtaken by his trains. Enjoy!

Welcome Nana!

Nana came to visit last week and we had a great time! Ayden keeps asking:

"Where'd Nana Go?"

I answer, "She had to go back home and see Papa."

Ayden: "Where'd Papa Go?"

And this goes on and on.... Anyway, it's completely apparent that we all had a great time, and Ayden certainly misses Nana! Thanks Mom!

Talking to Daddy

Bowling... Thanks KiKi

Congratulations Major Osborne!

After several months of being selected for Major, we weren't sure of when the promotion was actually going to take place. In fact we found out Friday afternoon for a Monday morning *pinning.* After the two and a half minute ceremony, I took Jeremy out to a 5 course lunch at Andy's (hamburger diner on base) to celebrate. I know, I know, we celebrate in *STYLE!*

Let it Snow!

As just an indicator for all you northerners that don't believe me when I say people down here go *CRAZY* when it snows. This following paragraph was taken from the local news website. It is a CLASSIC illustration of life here... :) HA! I hope you laugh as much I as did and then enjoy the pictures of me being an *awful* mother and letting Ayden play in and explore the snow...

"I will NOT be letting my kids out in the snow! No way will I risk their health that way. I am responsible to keep them safe from threats and harm and I will not take the chance of them getting an earache or cold or flu or pneumonia. And I won't let them risk falling down and busting their nose or getting a scrape or bruise or worse a sprain or broken bone. They are my beloved children, and I won't see them doing anything that will possibly result in their harm. They won't be going anywhere. I gave them some hot chocolate tonight, and some vanilla wafers. They are snuggled in their beds, warm and safe. I hope the power doesn't go out, but if it does I will keep them warm with my own body heat if I have to. I will not see them harmed by cold. At least I know I have been a good and caring parent today, unlike some of you that seem so eager to risk your children's safety and health. I'd be ashamed. I am proud to protect my own. It's what mommies do. Are you doing it, parents? I hope so."

Hot chocolate afterwards!

Making a snowman

Talking to Tia

Admittedly a bad video, but it's cute non-the-less!