Disney World

This past weekend we took a trip to Disney World. This time it was a big family trip with Laura's family. We were actually able to hit all four major Disney parks. The added bonus for the adults was the Epcot Food and Wine Festival (although Epcot also has the best meet and greet with Mickey and his friends).

We started off on Thursday night at Epcot listening to Gin Blossoms and enjoying the lamp chops in Australia and the filet in South Africa while also fitting in a trip to see Mickey. Friday, we went to Magic Kingdom and managed to fit in another trip to Epcot on Friday night. Saturday morning, we went to Animal Kingdom which was terrific. The safari is one of the highlights in all of Disney World. Saturday afternoon, we watched the Gators beat up on the Gamecocks followed by some Uno pizza and the Canes-Seminoles game. Sunday morning, we finished up the weekend by going to Hollywood Studios which is also one of our favorites. The boys love the Disney Junior live show. We had a great weekend and really lucked out with the weather.

Brody and Chase Update

Quick update on the boys. Brody is doing really well in his PK3 class. His number recognition is terrific and he grasps the idea of addition and subtraction (he is funny when he is using his fingers to add and subtract). We are working on his drawing and coloring. We have been trying to correct the way he holds the crayon and improve the strength in his fingers to grip the crayon. No surprise that he isn't the best with drawing or coloring since neither of his parents are all that artistic.

Chase recently moved up to the toddler room at his school and has made great strides. Its funny because we remember Brody developing very quickly when he finally moved up with the big boys in the toddler room and it seems that Chase is going along the same path. Chase is doing a great job of using a fork and spoon (makes me think he will do better with drawing and coloring). He also is sitting in the chair at the table to eat in his toddler room.

Brody had lots of fun making his first paper airplane with Daddy. Now, when he is done coloring he asks if we can make an airplane with the paper we colored on. There are also some pictures and a video of Brody with his stethoscope checking on Chase and Mommy.