Spectromagic!

Country Bears rock!

Look, Alicia...we found Dainan! Yay!

Wishes

Bliss.

Aggrrrrr! There be pirates here.

For all our sleepy Moose Peeps...

Cool skies!

Buzz time!

Dark skies over Cindy's castle.

Time for a much needed break. Swimming wears you out!

Lunch break!

Moose Peeps enjoying various frozen concoctions by the pool. Ahhhhh!

Duck!

Pool time fun!

Renee does the slide for the first time and loves it! Go, Girlie!

Ready for some pool time!

Magic Kingdom fireworks as seen from the balcony of Deb's room. This photo does not do it justice!

Birthday fun!

Dinner with dear friends. Good times, indeed!

King Arthur and the Holy Grail

Ahhh, a beautiful sight.

All cleaned up and festive!

All three McCann boys in the chair.

Haircuts for the boys!

Hidden Mickey in the Living Seas

Sitting quietly and taking it all in. :-)

Spaceship Earth...for Baloo

Lovely Italy

I was given the most beautiful rose when we checked in. I think I am going to like it here!

Our view of France

Welcome, friends!

A hidden Mickey greeted us in our room!

We are here!

Yay!

Fill 'er up!

Welcome to Florida!

Early morning knitting during our travels.

My driver, James.

Sunshine

Flashback Friday~Fun With Friends

Two sweet little girls.

One birthday party.

Two blue lollipops.



What could be more fun when you are three and four?

Terrific Thursday~Clouds

We've been terribly busy lately, but we wanted to share something we think is pretty terrific, and free for the visual taking.



Sigh. Aren't they lovely?

Look upwards towards the sky when you have the time. You'll thank me later. =)

Flashback Friday~Marry Me!

Even when she was four, Renee had dreams of marriage.



Watch out, Chris and the McCann clan. She's got her eye on you!

Terrific Thursday~Meet PIPA

What (or who!) in the world is PIPA?



PIPA is a rolling, talking, interactive recycling can, of course! At Disney's Animal Kingdom, just hop on the Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki's Planet Watch. After taking the path towards Conservation Station (stopping to see the Golden Lion Tamarins along the way!), keep your eyes and ears open for a bright, yellow can. The fun and joy you see on Renee's face can be all yours, too!



The entertaining part about PIPA is that you never knew what kind of conversations you might be privy to. We heard naughty kids threatening to stuff their siblings inside, and environmentally conscious kids trying to get their parents to chug their soda so that they too, could recycle. PIPA, of course, encouraged all of this, much to the parent's horror!

PIPA also loved a little spritz of cool, refreshing water during those hot, Florida afternoons. As you can see, Renee was more than happy to help out with that request!



Although we loved the silly side of PIPA, the best part was the message of how important recycling is to our planet. That's what I love most about these little, unexpected surprises that hide in the shadows of the more popular attractions. If you just take the time to explore, you might just find a lesson waiting to be learned.

And, you might find a new friend to hug. PIPA was all about the hugs!



Sadly, we haven't seen PIPA in awhile. I am not sure if it's just been our timing, or the fact that this sweet ambassador for Mother Earth has been retired to the Disney vault.

Either way, we think that PIPA is pretty terrific, and we are thankful for the amazing memories, laughter, and lessons we shared together!

Wacky Wednesday~Bald Noggin?

While shopping in Publix the other day, we found something very interesting.



It's even organic! I wonder what Grammy thinks of the Cousin Itt look?

Iz on yer kid...

in controlz.



Mwahhhaaaaa!

Beautiful, blue eyes...

Yup.

We are so in trouble with this one!