My work (AccuVal) held it’s annual conference at Walt Disney World. I have been planning the conference for about three months, a lot of work went into it. So it never fails that after we arrive (Wednesday, January 20), in the lobby of the Contemporary did Mason get sick! Thinking it was from all the travel, Sam and Jamie took the kids to the restaurant to eat. Sure enough, Mason got sick again. Within a few hours, Melina was sick too. Jamie spent the first day in the hotel room bouncing back and forth between both kids, taking care of them! Thursday, January 21, they felt better, so off they went to Animal Kingdom. They kept it a short day, but still were able to see Mickey and Friends, take a jungle safari, and pet some goats. Later that night when I returned from meetings, the kids were pretty miserable so we took them to urgent care! After hours at the urgent care, we determined they had ear infections, and Mason also had Bronchitlits. Loaded up with prescriptions we headed back to the hotel at 1am. Friday, the kids spent the day at the hotel relaxing. When I returned from meetings, we went to Downtown Disney and went shopping! Saturday, we ate breakfast with Cinderella, Snow White, Mickey and Minnie. We were then off to Magic Kingdom for a Bippidi boppidi botique hair appointment for Melina. After she was all dolled up like a Princess, we were off to see Ariel, Cinderella, Belle and many more! The kids finally enjoyed the trip the last two days. It was a long week/weekend. And Jamie and Sam were put to the test. But we met so many new friends, and will always have the memories of this joyous trip! 
December was another busy but fun month. Chase enjoyed his first St. Nick along with his helping us select his first Christmas tree. He really enjoyed helping us with decorating the tree, and then later playing with anything in his reach on the tree. Chase had a huge milestone in taking his first real steps. Not quite walking but was taking 2-3 steps when he felt brave enough. He wasn’t too keen on the snow, but enjoyed watching Luna run and frolic in the snow. He loves visiting with his cousins Mia and Zoey and loves being able to play with Melina and Mason twice a week at Gamma’s house. Photos of his Christmas’ coming next!
You couldn’t tell by our living room (or credit card statements) that we tried to “cut back” on spending this year!!! The grandchildren received their “wish lists” and seemed happy with their gifts – although the boxes and gift wrap paper tubes still held more of an interest for the boys than their gifts. This year the kids had time to play and stay for a turkey roulade dinner rather than run off to other family member’s homes. We enjoyed the family time.
We wish everyone better times in 2010, along with good health and prosperity, which means having a job!!!
We had our annual two-day Christmas Cookie Bake Off at the Ray House on December 12th and 13th. The last three years each of us have been making a couple types of cookies and exchange them, but get together to roll out and frost our Sugar and Gingerbread Cookies. Melina got to join in the fun later in the day. Can you guess which ones Melina decorated?
Each month brings so much growth and development for Chase. Other than mamma, he says Ball, “Da” for dad, once in a while we swear he says “Again”, and Zoey and I heard him clearly say “Did you poo?” one day. No kidding! He loves walking around with help. Chase loves to eat Bananas, ravioli, cheese, cheese puffs, and fruit. He watches Sesame Street as well as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse now, and especially loves Elmo’s world now. He got to go to 2 birthday parties this month and had a great time at both. Chase started dancing to music that he hears, especially to the “Hot Dog” dance on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. It’s hilarious when he goes over to his musical toys turns them on and then starts rocking and grooving to the music. He also scoots backwards on his riding toys. Chase got to have his first Thanksgiving dinner and Joe and I are so looking forward to our first Christmas with him.
Joe eating Chase’s feet while he’s eating and making him laugh (11/18/09)
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