So...we've had lots of things going on the past couple of months. Here are the highlights:
1. Went to Disney World
We packed up the van and the kiddos and took a road trip to Florida to celebrate my parent's 40th Anniversary. Now that we are home it is easy to say that the drive wasn't half bad. The kids were awesome and handled the hours upon hours in the car well. We only had one moment of emotional breakdown by the two youngest but we were stuck in traffic by Atlanta and to be honest I was almost ready to join them! Would we drive again...probably...I assume it gets easier the older they get so I think we could handle it!
Walt Disney World was one of the best vacations we've taken because of the sheer amazement that were in the kids eyes the entire time we were there. Natalie and Justin were enthralled with everything and they are still at the age where they "believe" and although Natalie was starting to ask questions she had no issues with all of the princesses and was so excited to meet all of them. We hit the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Justin was able to meet Lightning McQueen and it was the only thing that he wanted to stand in line for more then once. Taylor seemed to just enjoy being part of the action and went with the flow pretty well. We had a great time and enjoyed the trip and spending time with my family. It was fun to see the kids play, have extra set of hands to help, and just enjoy time together. Thanks mom and dad!
Here are a few pics from the trip:
2. We had Natalie's five year follow-up with her doctor in St. Louis so we left Taylor home with grandma and grandpa (thank you!!!) and took Justin and Natalie to the City Museum for the morning before her appointment. I love that place...especially without a stroller and freedom to follow the kids in and out of all of the tunnels and caves and such. Here are a few pics from that adventure:
and....Natalie's appointment went awesome and we don't have to go back until next year.
3. Justin turned 3!!!! He had a birthday party at the local fire station with fun at the park after. The weather could have cooperated a little better but at least it wasn't raining! He had such a fun time sitting in the firetrucks...it was a good day! Here are pics of the birthday boy:
Can't believe he's three!! But what a fun age right!
4. Taylor is getting big! She has finally figured out how to stand up and that's usually her focus now...find a place to crawl to and pull up to her feet and find someone to look at her so she can brag. I love this age...she is happy to see me ALL the time...pretty much can entertain herself for short periods of time and is sleeping really well. Here's a cute picture of all three...which any of you with kids knows...this is the best I could do trying to get all of them to look at me and be happy :):
As for Aaron and myself. We are surviving. I'm still in training at State Farm and counting the days until I get to my regular schedule (I think Aaron is counting down too). Aaron is working hard in our yard trying to get his landscaping projects done. He is also still playing in the volleyball league and we are just trying to find enough time in the week to see each other! All in all...it's been a good couple of months for the Curtis household.
