Disney World ~ April/May 2010

The first night we arrived we went to Epcot to eat some good ol' German food. On the way to Germany, we stopped in Africa and Brock started rockin' out on the drums!

Carribbean Beach Resort

We stayed at the Carribbean Beach Resort. It was really nice and we enjoyed listening to steel drums and Jimmy Buffet while we were there. This is a picture of our room from the main swimming pool.
We stayed in the Aruba part of the resort with it's own beach. The boys loved it! We also had some fun in the pool. The main pool there is awesome! Uncle Walter joined us for about a day and a half and played with the boys in the pool.

Uncle Walter, Brock, Steve, Ryan.Doing belly-flops (which they think are great!) and cannonballs.

Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue

We went to a musical dinner show that we love. It was a lot of fun and we highly recommend it...the boys even enjoyed it!

The boys sitting on a barrell waiting for the show to start.

Brock pretending to ride a bull.

Uncle Walter

We were so happy that Uncle Walter was able to join us. The boys loved having him there!

Star Wars Jedi Training Academy

This was all the boys talked about for months leading up to going to Disney World...how they were going to train to be "real Jedis." Listening to the Jedi Master... Brock in his Padawan robe...

Brock vs. Darth Vader

Ryan in his Padawan robe...Ryan vs. Darth Vader

On a land speeder....

Brock as Boba Fett.

Vikings

We did a really neat mission for Kim Possible that led us to Norway. While in one of the stores there, the guys dressed up like vikings.

Pirate Adventure Cruise

The boys went on a Pirate Adventure Cruise that was really cool. They got on a boat at the Grand Floridian and sailed around the Seven Seas Lagoon for 2 hours stopping at different places looking for pirate treasure. At the last stop, they found it and got some of the booty! Here they are showing it off!


Downtown Disney

We went to Downtown Disney one night. Here we are having fun with Christmas in May.
The boys both earned money doing chores before we left and they got to spend it how they chose (for the most part!). One of Brock's purchases was a Lego Tie Fighter.One of Ryan's purchases was a velociraptor dinosaur at the Build-A-Dino Workshop...he named him Chomper Slice.Dinoland Dig Pit

One of the boys favorite spots is the Dinoland Dig Pit in Animal Kingdom.

Ryan playing with the gravel. Brock using his head to dig. :-)

Indiana Jones

Along with Star Wars, Indiana Jones was one of the other highlights. Brock and Ryan both love it and all the action. After the stunt show, they got a picture with Indiana Jones and Mary.

One of Ryan's other purchases was an Indiana Jones play set, complete with hat, whip, gun, machetti, holster and jewels.Indiana Ryan

Characters

We got to meet a lot of Disney Characters, such as Leo (from the Little Einsteins)...

Goofy (with little Goofies)... Chip -n- Dale... Goofy... and Daisy Duck.

Prince Ryan and Prince Brock

Me and my two princes in front of Cinderella's Castle.

Bluebonnets & Indian Paintbrushes

We went to take pictures in the bluebonnets in late April. They were already starting to die a bit, but the Indian Paintbrushes were gorgeous. We got some really good pictures taken!

Brock took this picture and was so proud of himself! He did a good job!!

Ryan took this picture and did a great job, too. He usually cuts everyone's heads off! :-)

Easter 2010

Brock had an Easter egg hunt at school. I volunteered to help watch kids...Ryan volunteered to help Brock find the eggs! Brock did a great job as "big brother" and took Ryan by the hand and let him help him.

Working together to get as many eggs as possible!

Dying eggs before the Easter Bunny came.

Finding eggs is so much fun!

Ryan is probably telling me that he doesn't want a pink egg. I'm sure once he found out there was candy inside, he didn't care what color it was!!

Ryan with his haul....

Brock with his.

Reester Bunnies...is there anything in this world that's better?!?!?

Ryan's sweet tooth rivals mine. He was so happy that he got to eat candy in the morning!

Our family Easter picture.

March 2010

Brock's Blazers Basketball

Brock played basketball again this year and really seems to like it. He did pretty good and learned a lot. I was fortunate enough to be his coach again this year. Rodeo Days

Brock's Kindergarten classes had "Rodeo Day" at school. We borrowed this cowboy hat from a friend. He had a great time! In the front yard before school. They are shooting their guns.Riding his horse. I volunteered to help with the activities, so I got to have some fun with Brock! Ryan got in on the action, too.

Greenbelt

This is the greenbelt behind our house. Every now and then we go hiking in the woods. This was just when everything was turning green again and I thought it was so peaceful and beautiful.

Cameron Park Zoo

We went to zoo in Waco over Spring Break.

Feb. 23, 2010 ~ SNOW in College Station!

Well, believe it or not, we got snow in College Station...for the second year in a row! Ever since it officially became "winter" in December, Ryan has been talking about playing in the snow. (He actually remembered it from last year!) I kept telling him not to hold his breath...it usually doesn't snow in College Station. Well, he finally got his wish! We thought we might get 4", but we only got about 1". Not enough to make a snowman or snowangel, but enough for a snowball fight and...

...catching snowflakes on your tongue!

Max and Ryan played out in the falling snow before Brock got home from school.

Ryan in the backyard.

Brock throwing a snowball at me.

Brock and Ryan throwing snowballs at each other.
Brock eating snow off our deck...our dirty, nasty deck. Hey, you only live once, eh?

Inside nice and warm with hot chocolate.

Just to show you how hard it was snowing...

January 2010

We finally slowed down a bit in January. As I was trying to figure out what pictures and video to put on the blog tonight, I was once again reminded that I have the two sweetest boys ever and the most wonderful husband...and my love for them is so deep. I love you, Steve, Brock & Ryan!

Ryan's sweet smile.

Every month at Brock's school, they give the Golden Gator award to a student or two that has excelled that month. Brock was dying all year to get the Golden Gator and finally won it for December (it was awarded in January). Congratulations, Brock! Great job, Sweetie!

Brock had his first two teeth removed this month. He's also been dying to lose a tooth. Too bad he had to get his first ones pulled! He did great at the dentist, though.

This is video of Brock talking about his teeth, Christmas and basketball. I love his facial expressions and mannerisms...even the small stuff is great in the eyes of a child.