Happy Birthday Bob!

Years ago when I interned for the Canadian government, the MP (member of parlament) I worked for had a leap year birthday. So, since it is really his birthday this year, I wanted to send him some well wishes!

The New Venture

Today I started a new role in my office. Basically I'm still doing the same thing, but from an electronic standpoint. I don't have to answer the Q anymore, but I am just as busy with leads that come over the internet. I'm excited about the new change! Wish me luck!

Happy Birthday Madison!

Happy Birthday to Gary's niece Madison!

Happy Birthday Bobbie & Nikki

I have two cousins that share the same birthday - one from each side of my family and years apart from each other. Isn't that funny! I wish you both all the best!

Back to Life, Back to Reality

Well, we came home today. Yesterday was spent at Animal Kingdom. I think we were still suffering from our wild ventures the night before, because we didn't stay out long. The mid afternoon was spent lounging around and getting ready to venture back into the cold.

Flying back was nice, but a little turbulent at times. So much so that the captain made the flight attendants sit down too. Descending in all we could see is white -- a big difference from flying into Florida.

The rest of today was spent unpacking and staying out of the cold.

Before I forget . . . congratulations to my cousin Marc . . . he proposed to his Girlfriend!

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! We spent the day going to Epcot. Every time I go, I think of my friend Ray and his quest to have a drink in every country. I hope to go again with you my friend, and try to be a part of your quest. Although we need another driver!

After our ventures at Epcot, we took the tram over to Magic Kingdom to participate in the Princess and Pirate Party. A jolly good time, but also a late night. We were beat after finding different treasures throughout the park -- in addition to riding various rides along the way!

"Yo ho yo ho a Pirate's life for me!"

Happy Birthday Norm!

Happy Birthday to a dear friend of Gary's (and mine) -- Norm! Cheers to a great 2008!

Rock & Roll

Wednesday we hit Disney's Hollywood Studios (the park formerly known as Disney/MGM). Elijah made great strides today and rode Aerosmith's Rock n Rollercoaster! It was a proud moment. His first words after getting off were: "that was a sweet ride." Gary would have been proud!

Universal Again!

Monday and Tuesday we did Islands of Adventure and Universal. The thing I noticed was the short lines -- 5 minutes for Spiderman? Wow! The new buzz onsite is the new Simpson's ride that is supposed to be opening this spring. In case you were wondering, it has replaced Back to the Future (say it isn't so). The ride is blocked off so you can't see anything. However, they did get the store up and running - it is called the "Quick-E-Mart." We ventured in and made a few purchases.

At first I though the lack of people could be the time of year, but perhaps it was the convention going on - it pretty much sold out the city and drove rates up high enough to scare off some tourists. At least that is what some of my work friends that now live/work in Orlando told me. All I know is that it was nice.

That's the way I like it!

After suffering through -19 degree wind chill at the "race", we came home to finish preparations to venture to Orlando! We didn't fly out until evening, so we didn't accomplish much that night. I can tell you that it was a very nice change in weather. 50-60's in the evening, 70-80's during the day. Very nice!

Did I mention that I ended up renting an Escape Hybrid? It was all that was left due to a convention in town -- plus it was only $15 more than an economy car!

Cardboard Classic

On this blistery Sunday morning we ventured out to Alpine Ski Lodge to participate in the 14th Annual Cardboard Classic. Gary's Dad built a lovely cardboard sled known as the "Arctic Rat." What is amazing is that he went down the hill with Elijah (did I mention he is 70+). Also they took 10th place out of 113 cars! Nice!

It was fun, but it was cold! Thank goodness for hand and foot warmers!

Busy, Busy, Busy

Well, it has been so busy at work lately that I not only came in on a scheduled day off and worked a full day, but I also put in 4 hours on Saturday. I finally got to a semi-respectable place and I know it will be completely undermined by the fact that I am on vacation for a week! Oh well . . .

Happy Birthday Lois!

Happy Birthday to my mother-in-law, Lois! Best wishes for a great year!

Another Crazy Week

It was another busy week at work, which ended with a snowy commute today. Thank God I have cool bosses because it took me 1 hour, 40 minutes to get to work instead of the usual 30-40 minutes.

Not much else is going on. Elijah enjoyed a snow day. My Dad is recovering well. I have some loved ones that could use some prayers.

Have a nice weekend.