Disney Spring Break

For spring break, we were able to get away to the warmth and sunshine of Disney World.  This was the first March we had been there, and the weather was amazing.   I kept saying this was my favorite weather we had ever had - sunshine but not melting and no rain.  

John was already in Florida for a business trip, so got us checked into our hotel and had pre-shopped for Gideon's cookies before we arrived!   William and I were happy for the late night snacks!  We did a split stay between the newly remodeled Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge (which I loved!) and Old Key West (which had very spacious rooms).    

Fun with Photopass during the week

Magic Kingdom fireworks from the DVC Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower

And when we arrived before dark:

Moana's water adventure in EPCOT was new to us:

John and William went to Animal Kingdom without me one day while I was working, and I loved watching their progress via photos posting on My Disney Experience

My office view at Boulder Ridge:

Since we were staying at Wilderness Lodge, we finally tried the character meal at Artist's Point.  It was Snow White themed.   It was fine. 

At Magic Kingdom we did the pirate's scavenger hunt in Adventureland for a little change of pace.  It was fun to see the stops and details and something new!  I got a few fund pictures of the changes in Frontierland including the almost done Tiana construction.

Only a few months until William can get his learner's permit....I'm guessing this is a look we'll be seeing more!   He and I were doing our own thing at Magic Kingdom and tried to get in one more ride at Buzz Lightyear but it broke down right before we were getting ready to load.   They swept the queue and it was a little creepy with the animatronics.  

A very relaxing trip which was great to sneak in during tax season and volleyball season busyness.

Cute Pictures

 These pictures posted in reverse chronological order but date doesn't really matter.

Rosie came to stay with us.  Trying to make the girls sit for a photo before a walk.  This one is a good representation of their personalities!

Lucy is always the seeker of the sun.   She has a moon shaped pillow that she uses as a chew toy more than a pillow.  Here William decided to tuck her in for her nap in the splash of sun.

We finally took down the tree the first of March.  I had considered it briefly in January but we were gone several weekends for volleyball and then when the basement flooded, we moved stuff out and upstairs instead of adding more to the basement.  Finally took it down the night before John got home from an international trip.  Good thing we didn't wait for him to help because he brought home COVID and spent the next week in bed.

Getting them both to show off their teeth.  William got braces - replacing the Invisalign from August.  Cautionary tale when the ortho pushes Invisalign as a panacea that if your kid constantly eats because he is growing, and enjoys cooking (and needs to taste test), and wants sports drinks on the court, that none of those are times when trays can be worn and it will eat into the 22+ hours a day you need them for effectiveness.  One month into brackets and no complaints.  

I probably have 20 pictures on my phone of Lucy napping on the deck.  She likes to start closer to the house but as the sun moves, so does she.   This is the last spot before it's time to head inside.  

Twins!  I don't recall here if William was on his way to volleyball practice or getting home.  But I don't think this was planned!

With all the cold weather, I made an enrichment treat for Lucy by freezing Greek yogurt on this nubby plastic bone.   It entertained her for 30 minutes or more.

630 Volleyball Banquet

The club season pauses mid-February so the boys can join their high school teams for March-May.  They then return to the club for June and July culminating in the AAU National tournament in Orlando over 4th of July.   While most teams will wait until after nationals to have a team party, we felt it was important for these boys to have a last get together before their freshman season.  Coach Matt put together a slide show with season highlights and gave each boy a picture and award.  I'm so glad we got together now; the boys loved seeing each other's pictures and hearing the explanation of each award.

William wears #1 so was up first.   He received the Most Dependable Award.   Coach said that when William (or...Will as he is known on the team and in school these days...) joined the team, he was their missing piece.   That he fit right in from the very first practice and has been there for them since (his) day one.

Each picture frame had three photos of the boy in it.  They had fun getting them out at their table afterwards and picking favorites.   The photos were taken by the dad of our student coach, Andrew.  Luckily he's also going to take Benet photos since Andrew is a senior.

Since the 11 boys go to 8 different high schools, they will get to see each other across the net throughout the next two months.   William and Aidan will play on the freshman team at Benet together.  They are scheduled to play against Jonas, Gabe and Eeshan, and Howie during the regular season.  They may see some of the others at invitationals.