The Best of Times and the Worst of Times...

Well, the first of my summer adventures is in the books, but not without some exciting series of events. They were the best of times, they were the worst of times. It all started about an hour south of Atlanta in a city called Morrow. That is where I received my very first ticket...ever. And in commemoration of my first ticket, I made sure it was a doozie... 23 over in a construction zone. That's right folks! The fine is a whopping $809.75 with a grand total of 9 points tacked on to my insurance. Oh, but wait, it gets better! On our way home from Florida, I accidentally ran a toll booth. Oh, but wait, it gets better! I received my second speeding ticket ever on our way home. $178.50. Yay me....So yes, those few things put a ginormous, ugly, black cloud over my magical trip, but it wasn't all bad...I promise! We had a great time even though Disney World has NO CLUE what a recession is, due to the fact that their capacity was at 101%...I don't even know how that's possible! SOOOO, because of the ridiculous crowds, we opted to NOT go to the parks. It just didn't seem like a great idea with a 10 month old, an 86 year old, and 95 degree weather, with millions of people. So, what did we do, you might ask?? Well, I'll tell ya.

We visited with family before we went to the House of Mouse!
and when we finally arrived we:

We decorated cupcakes
We rode ponies...
We ate ice cream...
...lots of ice cream...
Actually, we ate A LOT in general!
We pressed pennies at just about every penny pressing location...
..and we got our faces painted!
We got lost in a land of toys!
Kidd-O had his first Mickey waffle...
and his first "Stitch Juice"...
...and his first lollipop...
...and his first roasted marshmallow!
We rode the carousel...and I felt pretty awful after...

We ate breakfast with some furry friends...
...watched movies beachside and then watched fireworks!
My boy got his first Mickey ears...
and attended his first dance party.


We swam a lot...
and we played on playgrounds.
We resort hopped...
...and we rode the monorail.
We ate Begniets while listening to Elliot Dyson...

And just plain old enjoyed that Disney air!

And I brought home one tired out boy...and 3 citations!

My Monday Mind Dump...On Sunday!

1. This is brought to you today because I'm going to Florida tomorrow...yeah baby!

2. My new favorite Summer meal...White pizza with a side of Caesar salad!
3. This is the first time in 20 years that I haven't had to say the Pledge of Allegiance everyday or be in school or work at a school or be there for the last day! Which makes me kinda sad:( But only kinda.
4. I love pedicures, but I laugh uncontrollably when they are scrubbing my feet with that pumice stone...and I don't like the word pumice.5. As Mr. Clean and I were watching Mickey Mouse Club House with Kidd-O the other night, Mr. Clean informed me that he thinks that Daisy sounds like she would be a "babe". And I asked "as in Daisy Duck?" Mr Clean: "Yes." Me: "um, ok."

6. Have I told y'all yet that I'm going to Disney this week? Yes? Oh, ok, I'll try to shut up about it now.

7. Kidd-O had his first Popsicle this week AND his first powdered doughnut
8. Shout out to Elyse T. THANK YOU!!!! I've asked you and your sis a billion times for your address and I have lost it A BILLION times, and I'm embarrassed to ask for it again, and you don't have FB, so I'm making this extremely public and thanking you for the sweet gift you sent this week right here on my blog....so, THANKS!! What a sweet surprise!

9. Last night my momma and I saw "Sweet Baby James"... and learned that "Sweet Baby James" was written for his nephew who was named after him. And while everyone else was eating champagne and caviar, we were eating Moe's and bottled water...BUT I did make chocolate covered strawberries so we could fit in a tad. 10. Ok, last time...I PROMISE, I'm going to Disney this week!!!!! And maybe when I get back I'll try to explain why I love that stinkin' place so much! I know many of you (read: The In-laws ;)) think I'm totally Kookie.... and sometimes not just about Disney, but when I say things like "hiney sweat"...and I guess that may be true...oh well. We are off! See ya in a week!

How to...

...Eat a Popsicle. By. Kidd-O
Step 1. Sit patiently and wait for momma to give me my first popsicle

Step 2. Grab a hold and take a bite! It's reeeealy cold!

Step 3. Once you get used to the taste, just go for it! Get messy...it's ok!

Step 3. If ya get bored, dip the popsicle in between your pigs for some added stickiness...

Step 4. Smile once for that stinkin' camera

Step 5. Now get back to that yummy goodness!

My Monday Mind Dump...

...Except, I don't have too much to dump out. My mind is consumed with photography and not much else these days....oh, yeah and going to Disney World and all the pictures I'm gonna take when I get there. It's so close I can taste it! Yay! Oh, and last thing, Summer is here! Yeah baby!