OPERATION: Reindeer Binkies

The time has come for Andrew to bid farewell to all of his binkies. It has come to our attention that Santa's reindeer are in desperate need of binkies to help them with their long journey on Christmas Eve. Much like the Angel Tree at your local mall, Operation Reindeer Binkies will give binkies to the binkyless reindeer. Our hope is that we can comfort these reindeer in their time of need. We are proud of Andrew's courageous effort. Santa is as well. He has promised to leave behind a special treat for Andrew for his act of generosity and courage.

"Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen!"

One last time with the binky

Back From the House of the Mouse

Our annual Disney trip has come to an end and we are now back in Apex. Part of me is sad that we're not still in Florida, but the other part is glad to be home. There is, for sure, no place like home.

We left for WDW last Sunday. Andrew has flown before, but not where he has his own seat. He did wonderfully. He sat in his seat the whole time and either colored or watched Curious George. He was extremely excited about flying to Mickey Mouse's house. On Monday we went to the Magic Kingdom. I wish I had a picture of Andrew's eyes when he walked under the train station and into the park. He was in complete awe! I've been to WDW many, many times in my almost 30 years of life. I even worked for the Mouse for a short stint, but seeing WDW through my child's eyes has to be one of the best things I've ever experienced. We rode every ride numerous times and each time had more fun. Andrew's favorite ride is Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger. He will remind us that Zurg is the bad guy and Daddy is the good guy. The rest of the week was spent shuffling around all the other parks. Andrew was an absolute angel the whole time.

Andrew did have a first this week. He and Nonnie went on a date to the movies. He went to the movie theater and saw Alvin and the Chipmunks AND sat through the whole thing. Nonnie said he was a perfect date. He ate lots of popcorn and Lem & M's (M&Ms) too!

In theory meeting all of the characters was a swell idea, but when it came time to meet n greet he wasn't so excited. Poor Chip & Dale must have a complex after he reminded them numerous times they were squirrels and NOT chipmunks. He calls them chipmunks now, but he was convinced they were squirrels. Every time they walked by he would say, "Bye squirrels. See ya tomorrow."

We have a ton of pictures from the trip. Here are a few to tide you over until I get them all downloaded.

Buckled in and ready to go

The whole crew

Meet Chip the squirrel. Known to most as Chip the Chipmunk.

Dumbo's Flight

Andrew and the "other" woman in his life... Nonnie.