Animal Kingdom

We spent our first day at Animal Kingdom. We went on a safari and met Mickey and Minnie for the first time.

We also rode several rides, including a dinosaur ride that scared the bejeezus out of poor Cody.

They had a great parade at the end of the day. It was a good time for our first Disney experience!!

Pooh and Tigger...Cody wasn't too sure of these big guys yet, so no picture with Pooh.

Meeting Safari Mickey and Minnie

With our 3d glasses before the "It's a bugs life"

3-d movie

Our character dinner!

We had breakfast with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, and Goofy at Chef Mickeys. It was neat because all the characters came to us so we didn't have to wait to see them all!


The family with Mickey!!

Kisses and Hugs from Minnie!!

Posing at Chef Mickeys

Pluto and Goofy

Donald Duck

Epcot

Traveling "around the world"...this was our last stop...Mexico!!


My sweet boys...this was taken in Paris by the way...


Chip n Dale!! They were so funny.


Bruce the shark from Nemo!!


The family in front of the giant golf ball/bowling ball!!

We had a really good time at Epcot. More than we thought we would. It really is a cool place, and we had fun going to all the different countries collecting stamps for their "passports"!!

Hollywood Studios

Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater!!

The cold front came through on Sunday and our last day (Monday) was spent at MGM/Hollywood Studios. It was windy and chilly, but not awful.
This was where the bulk of the non-traditional characters were. Beside the pics I've posted, we got autographs from all 5 Power Rangers (red, blue, yellow, pink, and white), the green army man from Toy Story, the Little Einsteins, Handy Manny, and Fro-zone from The Incredibles.



Bolt!!


One of our most anticipated meetings...Buzz and Woody!!!



My tough Power Rangers in front of the Power Ranger car!!

My crazy kids.

I almost fell out laughing when I saw what they were doing. Only my kids.

And Cody did pop that last one...my battery died just as it happened.

Misc pictures

Just a few pictures from recently!

My college sorority recently had a small reunion here in Dallas. It was mostly girls from my pledge class and the year after. It was really fun to see everyone again. Some of these girls I hadn't seen in over 10 years!!
Here I am with 2 of my roomies from my senior year...Leslie and Lauren


Me and Lauren



Cody showing off his "bobos". All the bandaids are gone now! We had our follow up appt with the surgeon yesterday and all is good. He will be going back to school next week and is very glad. He's so bored staying home with Mommy. We still have to take it "easy" for another few weeks, but he'll be good to go for Disney!!

The boys showing off their teeth.

My red ranger, Blake

Cody's hospital visit

Hanging out with dad in pre-op before surgery.

Exploring the play area on Thursday. First time out of bed, he did great!


Chillin' with a popsicle. The boy ate about 9 of those the first day!






Daddy and Blakey visiting!

He was such a trooper. The pillow he is lying on was given to him by the volunteers at Cooks. It really is a great hospital for kids.

Watching tv in bed.

Playing Nintendo with Blake (shocker right?)



I love you Cody!



A nap, finally. Poor kid wouldn't ever give it up!


Blake finally climbed in with Cody. He was scared he was going to hurt him.



Let's get out of here!! Chillin' in his wagon for the ride out!





Thanks to everyone who has offered your support, love and prayers. It has made a very difficult week and little bit easier. Cody is very lucky to have all of you in his life!!!

Happy New Year!!

Cody, Drew, and Blake...ready for New Years!!


...And the inevitable "silly face" picture.


New Year's feast of pizza and chips!


Cody with his sparkler! Blake was scared of them.





All the kids ready for their New Year celebration..at about 9:30. They counted down and cheered and blew their horns. Except Blake...he said it hurt his ears.



Mad Blakey.


Happy New Year Cody!!


A long night of partying, and now we're passed out in Drew's bed. Happy New Year everyone!!!



WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2009!!!

love, The Crosslins.