Magic Kingdom

Sorry, we took a break from our Make A Wish trip but now are on track again...

Day One...well really day two. Our first time to Magic Kingdom. The kids were bouncing out of their seats.

Me and Megs in front of Cinderella's Castle.

3 of the boys...Nicholas was too manly to take a picture in front of the castle.

"Warning, you might get wet on this ride" Wrong! I got soaked!! And it was first thing in the morning. Splash Mountain.

Gold Mountain Rush. That's Steve in the back with the grey shirt on. We laughed so hard on this ride!

It's a Small World. Not quite how I remembered it as a child at Disney Land. The family wasn't too impressed but I did hear them singing the song (even have Steve on tape!)

Back at GKTW taking pictures with Mayor Clayton.

And Mayor Clayton's wife...

We had such a great time which was good because that night brought on the stomach bug for Megan and Brandon. Day 3 we spent in the villa cleaning, sanitizing, washing clothes and then starting all over again.

MERRY CHRISTMASREMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS

We've Got Talent....part 2

O.....M....G!!!

GO STEVE, GO STEVE, GO STEVE!

Scarlet Fever.....

......stinks with a big STUNK!

Still trying...

I am always trying to get Nicholas smiling and laughing on video! Whenever I start recording, he's stops. I turn off the camera and then he starts up again. I don't know what Neurology was thinking when they said he had a brain injury because he knows darn well what he is doing. And....we love every second of it :)

Below is short video. It is actually at the end of his laughing moment. If you pause the video at the very beginning you can see his precious smile. Seriously, push play, then pause and go back to O and 1 seconds and there is the smile that will make your day!

Give Kids The World

We made it! We checked in, got our info, had ice cream and then toured around. Megan and I rule the Richardson Clan and the boys know it! We are women....hear us roar!

This is inside the Castle Of Miracles where they place a star of each Wish child with their name on it.

The train station where the arcade is.

HUGE train set!

Even Nicholas is excited.

We all fit... snug as a bug in a rug. I know you are saying "Awwwww"

Each morning different characters show up at the village so that the Wish children can have special one on one time instead of fighting the crowds at the parks. Today was Mary Poppins, Pluto, and Goofy.

Brandon was hilarious with Goofy. He couldn't believe how tall he was.

Breakfast which was awesome as you can tell by the cleared plates.

Ol' Elmer was HUGE! It was so funny because Brandon and I were strolling by when we heard this weird snoring sound. We both jumped a foot! Looked around and didn't see anything. We thought someone was playing a joke. Finally we realized that it was the tree snoring! The inside of the tree is a playhouse which is also part of the Castle of Miracles. You get to the inside of Ol' Elmer by going into the Castle of Miracles. There you can play inside of the tree. Pretty Awesome!

Off to Magic Kingdom....after we clean that face!

Off we go......Make A Wish

The time had come for our Make A Wish trip! Months and months of waiting and it was finally here! I think we were more in shock than excited.

Here was our big white limo! This was when the shock wore off for the kids and the excitement took over. Brandon and Megan were all over the inside. We could barely contain them for a picture. Then the limo driver, James, told Megan that Miley Cyrus had ridden in that same one! Good grief! Megan thought she was "all that" and some :)
Our "going away" party. It was so sweet for all of them to get up early to see us off. Made our day.

The man that is not a Richardson is Dwight, our Make A Wish friend (well, really family now)

Brandon making himself at home in the cockpit. This was actually all of the kid's first airplane ride.

Next stop Orlando!

Maddie

Please keep the Goodnight family in your prayers. Beautiful little Maddie went home to be with the Lord today. Maddie you are now at peace in the loving arms of our Lord. You changed so many lives in your sweet four years. Until we see you again sweet angel..... We love you Maddie!

Brandon's Watermelon

This summer Brandon decided to grow a watermelon. He ate his slice, kept a black seed, planted it in the FRONT YARD, and watered it throughout the summer. We definitely had our doubts but before long his one seed took off!
There's the little watermelon. We really thought that was as big as it would get. The vine quickly took over!

A few months later and our doubts flew away! There he is proud as can be with his watermelon.

Look how good that looks!! It was delicious! Way to go Brandon!!!!

Missing George

I was looking through our church newspaper the other day and found a tiny picture. In this picture was Stephen, Nicholas and.....GEORGE! I was so excited! I didn't even know that picture existed. It has been over a month now since George went to be with the Lord. On this day I was missing him, thinking about him and poof! there was the picture. Thank you Lord!!!

A priceless gift....both George and the picture.

Dixie Classic Fair 2010

The famous Turkey Leg (which honestly tastes like ham-no joke!) Let's take a break from the fair and enjoy the picture. Demon Deacons WHOOP WHOOP!

A little dizzy Megs?

A little windblown.....isn't he cute? Hmm.......

Should I???? Of course I should. He's sucking on ginger to avoid getting sick on the rides! At least he did the rides. I don't do them because even ginger wouldn't help me!

Chris was such a good sport even when he barely fit. Brandon loves doing rides with him.

Bye folks....until next year!