Valentine's/Levi's 6 Month Pictures

We had a picture session with Kristin Morales last week and, as usual, she totally outdid herself. She captures my kids personalities so well every time! Levi was a little more serious than usual due to four teeth on their way in, but he perked up by the end. Now I just have to decide! Any votes on favorites?

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Disney World VII

And to fittingly wrap up tons of Disney World pictures, we bring you. . . The Kitchen Sink! This cute soda fountain at our hotel had this sundae that was every flavor of ice cream, cookie, cake, and topping they had with an entire can of whipped cream on top. All in a cute kitchen sink! When they bring it out everyone stops and they flash the lights. It's hilarious. It was a fun way to wrap things up on our last night in Florida!

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We went miniature golfing at the neatest place I've ever seen called Winter Summerland

Hole in one!

Checking out the tiny camper

Dad getting in on the action

One of the places where we ate let the kids decorate their own cupcakes for dessert

John thought that was really cool!

The characters are all so sweet with the babies

The Mouse himself!!!

Disney World V

The Lord has done some convicting in my heart about what I said in my last post. If He gives me something He wants me to share, He will always give me the strength to do it. I may not have the physical energy to do a lot, but I have learned some valuable things during this time. For instance, I simply can't do a day without starting it with my time with the Lord. He gives me just enough for today and I trust Him for tomorrow. He gave me a beautiful picture as He convicted me about sharing. If I am the vessel and He is filling me, all I have to do is fall down and I will spill out to give to others. When I am spending time being filled with His Presence and Power and "falling down" in humility, in praise and submission to my Lord, there is always something left to give. May He fill you with what you need today!

We took our beautiful princesses to a princess breakfast (that is my niece, Kyndall on the left)

Meeting Belle

I mean, could you just eat them up?!

Meeting Mary Poppins

I tell her every night at bedtime that she is my precious princess, my special treasure

Exploring the beautiful flower beds of England in Epcot

The only thing more beautiful than a rose? A little girl!

Two Sleeping Beauties?

Disney World IV

I'm going to be brutally honest here. I am completely worn down. So, until I have some physical and emotional energy you will find nothing here but posted pictures. No deep, wonderful thoughts or insights. The Lord is giving me those and maybe at some point there will also be enough energy to share them! Until then, hopefully you all really love seeing my kids (cause I'm sure not posting pics of me right now)!

Kailey just kept repeating, "Minnie, I love you!" over and over. You can tell how cute it was by Esel's face in the background. By the way, Esel is my youngest brother's girlfriend who was able to join us for a few days of the trip. She's adorable.

The beautiful castle at Mickey's Christmas Party

Kailey dancing with the mice at the dance party

John had this whole elaborate, imaginary thing going in Donald's boat. He tried to get every other kid that came in to play but they had no idea what he was talking about. Weird when people don't want to be told what to do.

Kailey waving at the princesses in the parade. I love the pointing fingers in half of our pictures. Just the wonder of it all to a young child!

Eating hot dogs on bleachers while watching old Goofy sports cartoons. Can you beat that?

Disney World III

Watching old Disney cartoons in the hotel lobby

Our family had Incredibles t-shirts that day. Of course, Levi had already blown his out. : )

Mike & Sully!!!

We went to a Playhouse Disney lunch. Fun!

John had the most hilarious dazed expression when he met June. She was the only one who had that effect on him!

Kailey doing some polka dancing in Germany at Epcot

Disney World II

The characters were a big deal this year. Kailey loved Piglet.

But no Tigger

This just makes me laugh. I think she only took a few bites but it looked hilarious. She was far more interested in the Toy Story Ride!

It is very difficult to get on this ride right now but Mom got us into this special after-hours thing where we could ride over and over. Here's Levi enjoying a spin.

The after-hours crew! Caitlin was sick that night. : (

Kailey and I get our picture at Minnie's house each time.

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Well, we are very pathetic over here at the Critz house and have been since before Christmas. We are trying to get well and finally coming up for air a bit so here comes my excess of Disney World pictures to overdo you until I have energy to update on everyone. I pray you are doing well as we enter 2009! I was reminded as I took down my 65+ Christmas cards from friends and family how many people God has blessed us with the opportunity to know and love! We loved hearing from each one of you!

In line for the Star Wars ride. The face says it all.

When you're about to meet Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater, sometimes you just have to break dance. The expressions on the people in the background make me laugh.

This was in our hotel lobby. This is a gingerbread carousel made out of entirely edible ingredients! Beautiful!

I'm going to have to do a product review on this little find. We took three strollers but these two we connected with these stroller connectors when we needed them to be one. Worked great! This was the night Marmee and I went back with the kids while the other adults went to Cirque du Soleil. They loved it!

Coming off a little roller coaster. He rode everything they would let him on! He's just like his mom and dad - loves a thrill ride!

Buzz Lightyear - always a favorite

Our little family - the kids traveled perfectly!

The dancing lights - they're so beautiful!

John had to have his picture with the giant Kermit

Guess Where Levi's Going?

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas