Really Kinda Beautiful: 08/01/2010

This is it. Today we go home. Even though we have to pack it all up and try to stuff it all in our bags again doesn't mean that the playing has to stop.

We ventured out of our blue roofed villa and said good-bye to the Candyland Playgroud that was right across the street from us, and headed to the village bright and early and tried to soak up everything that we could in the short amount of time we had left.

Walked past the awesome pool that never was cold, even if it was night time! It was hard to not want to go and jump in.

We enjoyed a nice walk around all the gardens instead.

Rode the carousel again for the last time. I think my girls will really miss this a lot.

We met some of the neatest people when we rode this carousel.

Went to the castle of Miracles one last time to say good-bye to the talking night and see Taylie's star up on the ceiling.

Had to do a little playing too.

Then of course we couldn't leave without eating more Ice cream! I don't think we had enough...

Then Dad got to pick next and it was a little fishing from the docks.

Took a few moment to always be silly. Then it was in the car and on the road to the airport. Waiting to board and head back home. It's time..

Separated seats once again.

Arrived really late about 11:00 P.M. Girls were all exhausted, Mom and Dad were too.

The air was a little bit too cold for our new liking. Talk about a fabulous week of 90 degree weather.

Grandma Jeanne picked us up and we were off. We pulled into Richmond around 2:00 in the morning and hit the sack really hard!

Morning came and...let the unpacking begin!

Words cannot express this once-in-a-lifetime experience. We have nothing but Gratitude in our hearts for the countless people that made this family getaway unforgettable. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation especially. They created the most incredible experience for Taylie and our family. Our hearts are truly full. Now it's time to be on the other end.

We are counting the days till we can go and see Mickey and Minnie again...

Did I scare you by my title. I'm not really giving up! I have just decided that this summer has kept us so busy that I cannot physically keep up with all the things I want to be keeping up with. So instead of posting, as it is so obvious, all the many things I need to to catch up to where we are right now. I have decided to give up and start at the here and now and just play catch up in a non-chronological order. So it might get confusing to read, but who knows who reads it anyways besides me and at least I will get it all done eventually for our record. It will just be a little mixed up that's all!

It has been more fun for me to spend my time where I have been. And so to post the latest news......da da da!!

Happy Birthday to my Mayzi Moo!!!!!!!

She turned 3 years old on the 11th of August and we indeed had a fabulous day! Let me take you through :)

It all started out with our regular 3 mile walk/sometimes jog/on good days run early in the morning. We all look forward to starting our day off this way. I makes mom a lot happier and the kids have a chance to get outside even before we have to comb hair or actually put on anything that matches for the day. Because I have three girls and only have a double jogger we have a problem you might think, but not us. My Taylie is one tough bug as you all know. She very careful each morning puts on her Princess Helmet and mounts her big girl bike (no training wheels I might add) and Mom puts Sunnie and Mayzi in the stroller with Instant Breakfast in hand and we are off. Taylie stays in front of me on the side of the road and keeps a nice rhythm for my run. Occasionally Sunnie protests the adventure and Mayzi would rather get out and walk along, but for the most part it works and it feels great for everyone. The best thing about it is that it is the best way to start our day.

We come home. Mayzi has to help Mom push the numbers to open the garage. We are welcomed by three very energetic dogs that were so bummed out that I didn't take them along. I am not super woman. Three kids and three dogs out with traffic roads....not happening! They will have their walk all in good time. We play outside for a bit while Mom stretches and then we go inside and spare the neighbors of our scary appearances to start the day officially.

Eat some breakfast. Get dressed. Play beauty shop in the salon and comb the crazy hairdo's. Get Sunnie back to sleep for her morning nap, and Taylie and Mayzi are busy to work playing. I get a few things ready to go and we are off to town. Because Mom was out of town till the night before she is not really prepared. I have to at least get a b-day cake made or there will be one sad little girl tonight!

Mayzi fell asleep on the 20 min ride in. She slept in the cart the whole time in the store. She sleeps the entire ride home....and I get her into her bed and she stays asleep for another 20 or so min. I think someone was tired. The great thing was that I didn't have to hide her gifts because she couldn't see them and it only felt like I had two kids with me at the store and.....well you know what I'm talking about. Plus of all the many things to do on your b-day, going to the store not by choice is not one of them. It just worked out this way.

Upon getting home we jump quick to get the very pink and rain bowed cake made and put into the oven. We are having a super happy birthday party in our backyard tonight with a whole bunch of very special people. People who are ever bit as much family to her as her own family. We just had some fabulous news that her cousins will be in town and are coming to the party! Taylie is ecstatic and is counting down the endless hours to her so they seem, and mom is hurrying as fast as I possibly can to get it all ready in time.

Throughout the day Mayzi would approach me and ask if her Happy Birthday was ready. She is so funny for all that know her. When we were finally gathered together to celebrate we asked her what was happening, and her response of course is Mayzi's Happy Birthday!!! So let the festivities begin.

When we decided to have a big party I asked her what she wanted for her B-day. HOT DOGS!!! - was the reply. Today also was the first time that we were officially going to walk/run/jump/play/and be on the new grass. Yippee!!! The rest I will show you in pictures. Enjoy!