Almost Legal!

My son's 18th birthday is just days away--and then he will be a "legal adult." He will probably just spend time at Disney with his girlfriend and then have cake with his family. I have been preparing for this day for a long time--my job of raising my son is almost finished. I can hardly believe it! So...Happy Birthday son!! I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday--and I have had 18 wonderful years of being your mother--and now you are "fully grown" and my job is almost over--but I will ALWAYS be your mother! :) Happy Birthday! :)

Sweet Sixteen!

My daughter turned Sweet Sixteen this year!! :) We spent her birthday at Disney World, of course! Presents, cake, and fun at Disney--she was happy! No big party--she didn't want one! No car--she still isn't ready to drive yet! Just fun with friends and family--my daughter is easy to please! Happy Birthday, Baby Girl! No matter how old you are, you will always be MY "baby girl"! :)

Toy Story 3

Toy Story is a sentimental favorite in our family. It was the first movie my son ever saw in a theater. He collected toys and things from the movie: especially Buzz Lightyear! He saw Toy Story 2 when it came out, too--and collected more toys! In some ways, my son is a lot like Andy and is right about the same age: playing with the toys as Andy did in the first movie and beginning to play with them less as in the second one. And, in Toy Story 3, Andy is almost grown and is about to leave for college--and it is time for him to get rid of all of his childhood toys. I have to admit that I shed a few tears during some of the scenes that "hit home"! My son even seemed to enjoy it--he said it was "nostalgic" to watch it! Working for Disney definitely has its perks: all employees received a free Toy Story 3 DVD! Thanks, Disney! We loved it! :)

Microsoft Zune HD

My teens are very "pro-Microsoft" and "anti-Apple"--sorry, Apple, but being over-priced might have something to do with it. When it comes to Zune vs. I-Pod Touch, they chose Zune hands down. If for no other reason, a 16 GB Zune is less expensive than a 8GB I-Pod Touch! And I think they like the features on Zune better, too! SO...in our family, Zune wins! Both of my teens have one now! :)

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

We had a lot of fun at Disney World during October--especially at the Halloween Parties! The Boo to You Parade is the best! The fireworks and special castle shows are awesome, too! My teens enjoyed riding all of the rides--and we were eating leftover candy for weeks!! Halloween at Disney World is so much fun!! :)

Homecoming 2010

My teens both enjoyed Homecoming events this year--dressing up in themes during the week, going to pep rallies, going to the game and the dance...lots of fun! Since it was my son's LAST high school Homecoming Week, it was a bit more emotional...he really enjoyed fully participating in events that he had skipped in previous years. As Homecoming events and football season ended, he knew that things would never be the same...and so did I. Just one more "last time" to check off the list--and a little bit closer to a completely new and different kind of life. For now...both of my teens are enjoying every moment of high school as each day unfolds. Homecoming 2010 was full of lots of good memories!

Her Sophomore Year

My daughter began her Sophomore Year of high school this year. She is enjoying moving up the ranks--she's no longer a rookie freshman! It seems like just yesterday her brother was this age...and now he is about to graduate!...my daughter will be graduating in no time, too! Sometimes I just have to pinch myself to believe that we are really at this stage already! I am really enjoying every minute with my teenagers--I just can't imagine life after this stage!