A note from Lacy on Skype

I had to write the down so I would not forget either, too funny. But I hate that you can not copy and paste. Lacey wrote:
Andrew was looking at his moles the other day and said, "Who calls these chocolate?"
I had no idea what he was talking about.
Then he said "Who calls me tiny tot?"
I said "Oh!, Maryann?"
He said "Yes!"

School

I am now officially a college student again, a "special" student because I already have a bachelors degree. I am also labeled an "international" student because of where I was born. I wonder if that will get me anything?

Yummy

Look what Ruth got me. I am enjoying it right now!

New Background

One of my favorite views. Do you like it?

Today

I went to the post office to mail off a package for Katlyn. I could not find my packing tape so asked if they could tape it up for me. Ruth told me that they would and they did. I had written out the addresses on a sheet of paper. The attendant said wow that sure is big, it is probably bigger than the box,said in a very sarcastic tone. It was not, I had already checked that. She then gave me a small one with a sticky back to fill out. Why can't I be just as rude back and say what is on my mind. Then I got to thinking, what if. What if I had a tee shirt that said, It's my birthday, be nice. Or, Don't be rude. Or sarcasm is not welcome, or sarcasm is not funny. Or It's not all about you. What do you think?

Sunday Afternoon

I did skip my nap for this. Keep scrolling, it took me forever. I have one more post, but the "activity" is not finished. Come back soon.

It all started with a voice mail

Whisper, "Ok" - "Aunt May May, could I come over tomorrow. This is Dallin, Bye Bye." I loved it. I listened to that voice mail a million times. Well maybe, only about 5 times a day for a week and then it woun't save anymore. Dallin you can leave me a voice mail anytime :)

Mickey and Minnie's houses

Who doesn't love a good book. BTW, this is Minnie's house. I had never been there.

Or here either, I thought the Mickey shaped veggies were cute.

Two brave boys

Thank goodness they did not fall out, but they wanted to go by themselves in the front of the roller coaster. I do not like that, but they sure had fun.

They take your picture now on Space Mountain. I few tears were shed on this one, both before and after. Max wanted the front, but it was Henry's turn.

That is not on the list.

Alex did not want to go on splash mountain, in his words, "That is not on the List." The others all wanted to go, so I sat out with him. Right when they were about to leave, he said with a look of horror on his face, "I need to go poo." Elizabeth changed him into his pull up, but he would not keep his pants or shoes on. Here he is. I think these will be priceless too. I was asked if I was embarassed, me, not at all. It was a bit much when he licked the garbage can though :) and no I am not joking-He really did. It was a toss up, make him stop, or picture. I decided to make him stop.

Two "old" men

Dad thought it would be good if the boys had hats. Henry did not want to wear the flag motif hat. Grandpa saved the day when he remember it was reversible. Max did not want his picture take in the buggy. He was not happy at the beginning of the day. Henry is squishing me he would say. Riding instead of walking eventually had him in, but he did not want his picture taken. I had to pay them both a $1 to get these. What a sucker I am, but these will be priceless one day.

Yummy Apple

I thought the apple was really cute and it was yummy. Photographer Sophie, said "That is so posed." :) I didn't eat the apple till I got home. I like my teeth so of course, I cut it up with a knife.

Surprise-Elizabeth and kids come down.

Hey, Aunt Maryann take my picture-Max. Disney worker, young man, get down from there. I didn't think he would fall but I guess it was not the best example.

Brandon, this is what I was talking about on skype the other day. You can make lego cars to race and a whole bunch of other stuff. Andrew, there is also of course a play ground.

Always be prepared

While in the village, it was really sunny and Alex was covering up his eyes. I thought he needs some sunglasses. Yep, we get back to the condo and he already had some, I just had not seen them. Note to self, Elizabeth is always prepared.

The Lego Store

Henry asked for a picture of the Dragon, so here it is. Notice Alex eyeing THE store.

Yep, that is right two different shirts, because we went there more than once. He was given a spending limit and had changed his mind a few times when we were in the store. I thought he had finally decided that he had gotten what he really wanted. After over 24hrs of hearing about Ben 10, I went back and got him another. I know your thinking bad Aunt Maryann, but all I was thinking about is I don't want him to say Ben 10 anymore. He only asked to call his Mom once, he said "I need to call my Mom". What did he talk about, yep you guess it, his Legos. I told Elizabeth she needs to give away the shirt above because his attitude changes when he puts it on. Overall Alex did really good, but I guess any kid will be good when they get what they want most of the time :) And what 4 year old wants to go somewhere with their Aunt and Grandparents by themselves. I would not have, but he did.

Number one on the list

While driving to Orlando, I was discussing things we could and or would do. Alex would reply, that is not on the list. He had a list of the things he wanted to do. I could never get him to tell me anything on the list except for one. The LEGO STORE. He would say, "That is first on the list." He wanted to go right when we got in town, I said it is Sunday and we don't go shopping, we will have to go tomorrow. He said, "Ok, we go tomorrow." Here he is on his way

Riding In Style

Sorry, these are blurry, but I guess Dad needs new shocks. I tried and tried but maybe it was just the bumpy road. This is for Alex, he said, "I like the ones with my blanket." Notice his pillow as well. He was totally comfortable with his ready stacks of gummie bears and pringles.

We had to stop for Dad's tradition of Dairy Queen.

Rondy Festival

We went downtown to shop and they had the Rondy Festival going on, complete with carnival rides and such. We were walking to get to the shop and they have the streets blocked off and we come upon reindeer. We are like what is going on? They have a two block race where people dress up and reindeer run after them, I guess like running of the bulls. No one got hurt and I think it is mostly for fun. I did not realize reindeer where so small. I thought they might be "baby" ones, but no they are full grown. Ruth and I had a reindeer sausage from a street vendor. It takes just like polish sausage and not chicken if you were wondering.

Earthquake Park

Frank recommended that we go here. It was quite interesting. They had a 9.something earthquake in Anchorage at some point and they showed how the earth had changed. I can't imagine what it was like. I have been thru some myself and they were not that big, but it gets your heart pumping. I thought it was kind of ironic that there was a massive earthquake the day before in Chile.

Above is me and below is Ruth. Angel, my old standby coat worked well with the boost of a hoodie. I was not cold and Franks old gloves from his mission kept my fingers nice and toasty. Ruth went out the night before to get our lovely hats, they were the only option.

Trip to Portage Glacier

I was trying to get the clouds and how they were lower than the tops of the mountains. I thought it was pretty cool.

I think this was call beluga point, as in the whales We did not see any whales. :(

As we kept going, it kept snowing and the roads became more and more like this. It was kind of scary. I am glad I was not driving-Thanks Ruth.

I was trying to get a picture of either the Moose crossing sign, or the one that said avalanche zone do not stop for the next 5 miles.

More examples of the road conditions.

We think the glacier was beyond this tunnel, but it was snowing too much with a lot of fog and you could not see a thing. This is where we decided to turn around. Sniff Sniff, but it gives me a reason to want to go back. It will be summer and on a cruise when I do.

Alaskan Trees

This is what the trees look like. They are everywhere and the snow looks pretty on them. This is a small one outside the hotel. Notice the road in the background, it is not all the way cleared. There were very few all the way cleared roads. According to Frank, "It is a loosing battle".

Anchorage Temple

This temple seemed extra small, it was smaller than the chapel next door, but still beautiful. It was the first place where the sidewalks were totally clear. I know that the saints in Alaska must be very thankful for their temple. I wonder where they had to travel to before, Seattle, maybe even Canada.

Church in Alaska

We got off the plane and I heard this girl say to her Mom, "Is stake conference tomorrow?" and her reply was yes. I thought, great we don't know where the stake center is. We got up and went to the church around the corner and great-people were there. I don't know if alot of people were out of town, or if they have a small ward, but the chapel was not even half full. It was one of the largest chapels I have seen though. The had good speakers, it was your typical meeting. I was surprised but the number of short sleeves I saw but if I lived there that is probably what I would be wearing also.

Spring- Where are you?

I am not sure what kind of tree this is, but this is what it looks like in the Spring and I think it is pretty. I has been sooo cold this year with more than one snow. I normally don't wish for Spring, because I love the cold, but this year I am. Work has been a bear lately with more than one blizzard and every call starting out, "My flight was canceled." Ah Spring please come quickly.!

Snow

This is from when it snowed here a little while back. Ruth and I are going to Alaska in a couple of days. I have been checking the weather and they keep posting colder and colder weather with 60 percent chance of snow. Wish us luck.