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Finally!! Posting on my blog!

So sorry it's been awhile since I've posted on my blog. We went to Disney World last week and I'm trying to catch up on laundry, putting the Christmas tree up, Christmas shopping, and taking care of an almost 3-month-old. Disney at Christmas is still THE BEST TIME to go, but it can really make things hectic when you get back home and you're trying to get ready for Christmas.

We had so much fun at Disney! I just love going there - it's one of my favorite places to go. It's just so magical for kids...and ok, me too! We've gone to Disney World when Colten was 18 months old, 3 years old, and now 5 years old. And it's different for him every time. The moment he steps on Main Street and sees Cinderella's castle...is priceless. I must admit it makes me tear up just thinking about it. He's just so happy and excited. I am really looking forward to Addison at that age and seeing the excitement in her eyes. Of course at 10 weeks old, all she wants to do is eat. But that's ok...she'll be there one day - and I don't want her to grow up too fast! I can't even believe that she's almost 3 months old! Here's some of the 150 photos I took...

(If you look at the right of this picture, that's my mom on the scooter...zooming by - HA!!)

My little drummer boy!!

Colten got pictures taken with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy...but his favorite is Pluto!

The Castle is beautiful at Christmas time - it looked like it had ice crystals all over it and it changed colors.

This face says it all!!

The fireworks were incredible!

Addison was such a good baby!!

(This picture looks alot like me as a baby...by the way.)

I know what you're thinking..."Joel? Having fun? On vacation??" What?? Yes, he did. And I caught him in the act!! Ah-HA!!!

Remember what Colten was for Halloween this year? A Red Power Ranger! And he got to meet the Red Power Ranger at Hollywood Studios! He was so excited!! Strike a Power Ranger pose!

Addy was definitely Daddy's girl this week!

After riding Pirates of the Caribbean, Colten HAD to be a pirate!

Yo Ho Yo Ho - a pirate's life for me!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Baby Bathtime!

I just couldn't resist posting these sweet little pics of Addy after her bath. She is such a cutie!!

She is smiling so much now. Her whole face lights up with her mouth wide open, and you can see her cute little dimple on her right cheek. I've tried to get a picture of this, but by the time I get the camera...it's too late. :( Colten has made her smile on occasion too, and he loves it!

Last night we had a girls night out! My mom, Reva, Becky and I went to The Lion King on Broadway downtown at the Murat! It was sooooo amazing!! We had a great time. My dad watched Colten and Addy while we were gone for over 4 hours - what a trooper! Thanks, Dad!!

Here's the only photo we took before they informed us that no cameras were allowed in the theater. Oops!

Daddy's home

It's so nice to have Joel home! He was gone all last week for work. Last Thursday was our 9th anniversary. He came home Friday night and brought me some Jade colored roses - so beautiful! He really missed being away from us. He said I gave Addison a double chin while he was gone...whatever! I think it's adorable!!

Colten had his Fall Program at school last week. It was all Veggie Tales songs - it was so cute! I can't believe how big he looks up there on that stage.

He's so serious!!!

Trick or Treat...Smell my Feet!

We had a great time Friday night - we went trick-or-treating at Dick and Reva's house. Colten had a blast this year. He's finally able to keep up with all the older kids, running from house to house. Colten was a Red Power Ranger and Addison was a Pea in a Pod (Addy did not participate). It was a great time, here's some of my favorite photos:

(Top row left to right) Grace as a witch, Zac as a mobster, Levi as a vampire (Middle row left to right) Lucy as Sharpay from High School Musical, Makenzie as Gabriella from HSM, Colten as Red Ranger

(Bottom row) Vivian as Snow White

Addison did NOT enjoy being a pea in a pod...or maybe she was ready to eat.

Colten also had Community Helper Day at school. All the kids were to dress up as someone who works in their community. He choose his profession to be a Pastor. Here's what he looked like - he was so proud to be a pastor! They were suppose to tell their class what their community helpers jobs are in the community. Colten's teacher, Mrs. Cloud, asked him if pastors visit sick people in the hospital...of course he said, "No way!" I guess he's not a fan of hospitals.

I can't believe how fast time is going by...Addison is 5 weeks old now! She is getting bigger everyday. She's got cute little chubby cheeks...I just love them! She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces at her doctor's appointment last Thursday. Here are some pics I took when she turned 1 month old.

I got her smiling!!

She can hold her head up very well. She is so strong!!

Me and my girl!!