Monday, March 30, 2009

Family Vacation

Our sweet little Minnie girl


3D movie at Kennedy Space Center


Olivia loves the Little Einstien's




My first roller coaster ride...
"it was okay but I don't want to do it again!"


Splashing at Winnie the Pooh's playground



Mark during the flag retiring ceremony

We spent last week at Walt Disney World. We were blessed to receive FREE 5 day passes to all the parks through a military salute they are offering. It was Olivia's first time to Disney and although she has never seen a Disney movie and doesn't know her princesses or fairies she had a blast! She rode her first roller coaster, saw a Little Einstein's play, visited Kennedy Space Center and marched in a parade. Our last day there Mark was approached and asked to be the veteran of the day. He helped take down the flag and our family marched in a parade down main street.

It truly is the simple things in life that bring the greatest joy. One of Olivia's favorite things to do each day was jump on the beds in the hotel with her dad catching her on a pillow!


During our visit my heart ached for the families and people I met each day who are living without Christ and hope in their life. It seemed every nation, tribe and tongue was represented. Thank you Lord for letting us share your love with several people we met.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Olivia and daddy on the sled.
We only had one inch of snow in Wilkesboro.
The short trip up the mountain to Boone was worth it!