Florida Photos

Going to Florida! Pulling my new Nemo bag! Life is good....

Eating at Toojays with Grandma and Aunt Laura

Dancing with Mom and Grandma at Happy Hour!

Looking at the birds and water with Grandma

Auntie LD and Uncle Timmer

Feeding Daddy :-)

Walking with Daddy and Grandpa

Marisol and Mike in their hats in Sunny Florida!

More Christmas Pics and Memories

Playing with GiGi and Marla

I want to remember two things from Christmas eve mass this year. As they were carrying the baby Jesus up to the manger scene I whispered into Marisol's ear, "See baby Jesus?" and she said loud and clear "Baby!" Too cute. Then later in the service the priest was giving his homily and talking about how incredible it is that God became man and came to us as a little baby. Just as he was saying that Mary would have to change his diapers Marisol said "uh oh!" so that everyone could hear. Everyone laughed including the priest and he said, "Uh oh is right!" or something like that.

How come we always take two pictures -- and in one Mike looks goofy (look at the eyes above) and in the other I look goofy (look at my eyes below)? Either we need to start taking 3 pictures or I need to learn how to digitally alter pictures and take one of our heads off of one picture and transfer it to another!

New Year's Eve at Disney's Animal Kingdom

One of the highlights of our vacation was going to Disney's Animal Kingdom on New Year's Eve day. We had so much fun! My family has been to the various Disney parks quite a few times and we always have fun. At the end of this day I mentioned to my mom and sister that I think that this was the best time I've ever had. This is probably mostly due to the fact that Marisol really enjoyed the animals and we had so much fun watching her have fun! It was also our first time at the Animal Kingdom and it was so cool. Our favorite attraction was the "Safari Ride". We went on it right when we got there and liked it so much we did it again later in the day. Marisol was pointing to all the animals and it was great because you get so close to them! Mike got some great shots with the camera.

All of the women, ready for a day of fun!

Grandpa and his Girls

Pretty Pink Flamingos

HUGE Gorilla getting a drink


One of Marisol's favorites -- lots of Fish!

Two cute Meerkats standing guard

Tired Baby! Marisol took one 1/2 hour nap that day, but she did great!

Snoozing in the stroller.

The Safari Truck

Enjoying our safari!

This lioness was awesome!

It was so cool to see Giraffes so close up. This was a baby... Marisol pointed and said "Giraffe!"

Christmas - Home for the Holidays

We had a wonderful Christmas in Rochester. It was great to be home and see family and friends. We spent Christmas Eve and day with the Mays. Mike's family from Ohio and his sister's family from Chicago were there also. We ate tons of good food and had a great time just hanging out together. We were also able to see my family Christmas eve morning so we really made the most of a pretty short visit (only 4 1/2 days!)

GiGi and Marisol

Aunt Stephanie, Will, GiGi and Marisol making cookies.

McKenzie, Marisol, Sammy, and Dominic -- It was so great to see the Grillos and the Cowburns!

Stacie, BG and Marisol say "Cheese!"

"The Boys"

Ilya, Campbell, and Jonah

Aleida and Marisol

Marisol all dressed up for Christmas Eve Mass

Enjoying Christmas Eve :-)

Will - Christmas Morning

Will and Marisol enjoy a video between stockings and breakfast (and presents!)