My Little Burger King

Jason took the kids out to breakfast for a couple of hours so that I could have a little time to myself.  This is how Charlie was returned to me.  Then, the three of them went to look at dogs at the animal shelter. God help me if I end this day with my more living thing than I started with.

Brothers

Like Mother, Like Son

TGIF

Cookie Time

Nope, not the cookie manager this year!  This is just the cookies that Amelia alone sold so far this year.  The girl is motivated.

Charlie likes what he sees

At least he thinks he does.

Sweet Face

The freshly cut hair, the adorable headband, the missing teeth.  I cannot even deal with the cuteness.

Charlie's Mardi Gras

We were able to squeak out a couple of grins from Charlie by giving him what we called a "baby beignet".  Jason fried up some of the delicious desserts to celebrate Fat Tuesday.  Maybe he wasn't all that impressed because he's had the real thing from Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans.

Snow Day

I mean, who doesn't love a good snow day??

Actually, Charlie.

In proper Charlie style, he tolerated our antics. But there was no joy, no smiles really.

There was a lot of serious pondering and some confusion.  

And then there are the other two, taking turns going down the snow covered stairs on an inflatable tube. To each their own I guess.

Chocolate Playdate

Amelia invited her friend, Natalie Prinsen, over for a playdate and movie night.  She had decided to watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and thought it would be fun to have a whole chocolate themed night.  So, along with the movie, we dipped all kinds of delicious foods into chocolate fondue. 

Then, while the ladies watched the movie, we did a chocolate cleansing facial!

(Un)Heartbreak Kid

So last Valentine's Day, I thought I'd wisely purchase a shirt for pennies on the dollar for Henry to wear next Valentine's Day. Giving myself a little pat on the back for my thriftiness, I pulled the shirt out this year for Henry to wear to his pre-school party.

Me: I have this shirt for you to wear today!

Henry: What does it say? What's wrong with that heart?

Me: It says heartbreak kid.

Henry: What does that mean?

Me:  It is kind of a joke, but it means that you are so handsome that you will break lots of girl's hearts.

Henry: I don't like that.  That is not nice.  I am not wearing that shirt!

Me: ...........

Nothing like getting schooled on appropriate relationships by your pre-schooler.

Amelia's Valentine gift to Jason was a nice sign for his workbench area!

Our gift to ourselves was tickets to see G. Love and Special Sauce (more Jason's thing than mine), but it did come with dinner out together and some very good crab rangoon!

Florida 2015: Day 6

My "please don't make me leave this place and go back to reality" picture.

It didn't work.

Florida 2015: Day 5

 It was another bright and early day in Orlando on Day 5.  We had plans to get to Hollywood Studios before the park opened and luckily all the kids were up quite early--well before they needed to be.

 It was pretty exciting to start the day with one less tooth!

 The stunt show featuring Lightning McQueen was a huge highlight for Henry.  No surprises there!

  

 This girl was finally tall enough to check out Aerosmith's Rockin' Roller Coaster.  She LOVED it!  Everyone did, in fact.  I was stuck sitting with the other two kids during their ride.  However, they thought it was so much fun Amelia talked me into getting back in line and seeing for myself.  It was definitely worth the 40 minute wait!  It might be my most favorite ride in all of Disney World!

Another favorite ride is the Tower of Terror.  These two brave kids rode it over and over again.  They couldn't get enough!

 

 My mother in law generously strolled Charlie around the park to get him to fall asleep.  I love this picture she got during that time!

 

Toy Story Mania was a fun ride that we could ALL go on together!

 Meeting Mike and Sully was fun!  They loved seeing Charlie in his Mike costume.  Charlie pretty much didn't take his eyes off of them.  Nor did he smile.

Who is more tired?

We loved our Mickey Mouse shaped pretzel, even if the photo is just so-so.

We opted to leave the park in late afternoon, spend some time resting at the hotel, and then staying up late to catch the movie by the pool.  Time well spent!