Monday, December 22, 2008

Christmas Preparations

We're getting in the Christmas spirit and are getting ready for our big trip to Kentucky to visit family and friends. We just hope Santa can find us back in the hills of Kentucky.

The girls after decorating the tree.



Baking sugar cookies to give to teachers and friends.

Decorating the sugar cookies (I think more icing ended up in their bellies than on the cookies...oh well!)

A sugar cookie Masterpiece! The wine helped the whole process go much more smoothly (for Mom and Dad of course).






Tuesday, December 2, 2008

The Thanksgiving Cruise

We had quite an adventure over Thanksgiving. Grandma and Grandpa Stansberry treated our family and Brian's to an awesome 4 night Disney Cruise. We all had a great time. There were too many fun things to mention and provide pictures for all, but here are some:

Oh my gosh, this is a really big boat!


The whole crew waiting to board on Wed. afternoon.



Meeting captain mickey at the cruise terminal before boarding.



Having a blast at the going away party at the top of the ship.


Carrie successfully navigating the giant Mickey slide at the ship kids pool.


Grandparents and the grandkids all dressed up for formal night.


The desserts are really good on the Disney cruise.


Look, we found Mommy roaming the halls in a blue dress. No.... It's just Cinderella.


Leah won the golf chipping contest in the lobby of the ship. She beat 20 other golfers including Grandpa Stansberry and won a keychain flashlight which she was very proud of.


At the pirates in the caribbean night. The teeth make the outfit.


I don't care how much fun he is on a cruise, we are not having another!


My biggest princess doing the limbo at dinner.


With goofy on Castaway Cay (Disney's private island).


Building sandcastles on the beach with Cousin Katy.


Kimmy with Captain Jack Sparrow.


Chillin in our room before dinner after a big day of adventures on the high seas.


The only rough part of the trip was getting home because of big weather delays. This is the girls at the Philly airport at midnight. I think after staying up late every night to see the great shows, the fireworks, and dancing that the girls need a vacation to rest from their vacation. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for a great trip!