Lift Off!!!

We were blessed to get the opportunity to see the last scheduled night flight in the Shuttle Program. On Sunday the 7th we got up at 1am and drove to Titusville to see the 4:39:50am launch. at 4:35am the launch was scrubbed. It took us three hours to get back to the resort in all the traffic but we were bound and determined to return on Monday morning to give it another shot. We diligently watched the skies, hoping that the weather would hold up and give us the opportunity to see this once in a lifetime event. While I took 72 pictures of the launch I thought I would just show a few until I can get into the pictures and do some editing. We also have some video I will post soon.

The boys look exhausted because they were. No one is at their best at 4:14am.

The only way I can explain this to you is that as magical as Disney was - a perfect vacation in every way - the launch was something I will never forget. The feeling of being a part of history. Of being able to give that to my children. They can go to school tomorrow and tell all their friends about this. I am certain they are the only kids in their school who have been a part of something like this. Jessica said something funny to Craig on the phone that made me laugh. "How come we travel all over and never get this chance and you take one trip and see the launch. What the Hell?" I am not a religious person, but really felt blessed to see something like this. We all agreed that on a scale of 1-5 this was a 500 in our wonderful memories file.

As I said before, there are 4 more launches between now and September when the program is being disbanded. If you have the opportunity, YOU MUST see this. You will never forget it.

Motel 6 here we come

Reservations have been made for hotels in Dayton, OH and Macon, Georgia. Things are moving right along. Can't wait. So excited. The boys are counting down the minutes (and their mom is too). We just can't WAIT!

Anyone with Disney tips, please post them - I'm up for anything you want to pass along.

Here are some pics from the archives. This was when Sterling was learning to ride a two wheeler. The pictures were taken in Airdrie.

Weigh In Wednesday

Good Morning all -
What a great week for Weigh In Wednesday. I am down 5.8lbs. Fantastic. Being sick must have helped and I know that when I get back there probably won't have been any loss but for today I am happy with this.
Busy getting the last of the packing done today and soon we will be off to the Magic Land. Can't wait.
No W-I-W for the next couple of weeks. So, be good and stay on track. You can do it.

Week 21

Looks like Gnomy may have to take a road trip for next weeks pic. 2 more full days and counting.

The last time we were at an amusement park this is what happened. Wonder what it will be like this time. Can't wait to find out!

The Countdown has begun

The countdown has officially begun - although you can tell from the calendar that we have been counting down for quite some time. Went to Sears this morning as they had a huge sale and picked up some shorts for Sterling. He only has two pairs from last year that fit him, so he was desperate. We were able to pick up 3 pairs of shorts, 3 pairs of unders, a t-shirt and 8 pairs of socks for $59. Can't beat that.

After that we headed to Price Chopper where we picked up the kids snacks for the week, some hamburger for "Petit Chien Noir (pate chinois)" and some muffin mix and chocolate chips for cookies.

Yesterday I got most of the boy's stuff ready aside from their jeans and unders/socks they will need this week. We got our medicine cabinet dumped and packed our emergency kit. Craig got his basics ready as did I. The list has been started and is on the kitchen counter where it will remain the rest of the week, slowly having items added and crossed off.

The boys made their autograph books last night and were very happy with how they turned out. Took some advise from Jessica and tied pens to them so we are always prepared. Question for those of you who've been to Disney. What do you do with your backpack when you are on the rides? I can't remember. Would love to hear what you have to say. Annette - if you have any tips, please let me know.

Off to watch a movie with the boys, bake some cookies, make some muffins and day dream about Disney. Can't wait!

Saturday - it has gone fast. Yesterday I went to the doctor about my Quasimodo eye and was informed I have pink eye and a chest cold. He prescribed some medication and when Craig and I went to have it filled, the pharmacist didn't want to fill it as she was concerned I may be allergic. So, back to the clinic again today to get a new prescription and I was informed that no, I don't have a chest cold, I have a sinus infection. And Pink Eye. So, another prescription and 20 minutes waiting for the pharmacist to put 20 pills in a kid proof bottle.
Within about 15 minutes of taking the medicine I was fast asleep and was not so gently woken up by the brats wanting to watch a movie.

Sterling had a play date (at what age do you quit calling it that???) at a friend's house for 1.5 hours then they both came here for another 2 hours. I think they had fun. Kaedo got a call from a buddy inviting him over, so he spent a few hours with a friend as well.

Tomorrow we will be practicing speeches, putting them on cue cards, going through our "summer clothes" and getting the basics together for our trip. 6 more days. When I asked the boys what we would be doing at this time next week, Sterling was quick to pipe up "driving, or at least dad will be. You'll probably be snoring".