Today we're leaving on our summer family vacation! The OBX islands in NC, Miami then Myrtle Beach. I'm obviously too excited because we're leaving today and I can't sleep seeing as its 4:20 a.m. and I'm blogging!
A few things to note this week. We went to the opening of our pool this week. The weather was nice but the water temp was 55. Brrrrr. But the kids had fun, and do did I on the lounge chair.
Austin: Whenever he sees or hears something nice, he'll let it be known. If there's a pretty lady we know or even total stranger, if she's attractive, he'll say, "Excuse me, you're beautiful." Oh dear is it starting already? What a little lady's man. At the same time, if he likes a name he'll tell people too. For example his Italian friend Alessandro. Austin said "Alessandro, that's a handsome name you have." Paying it forward.
We ate yesterday at Cracker Barrel (one of our family's favorite spots). As it's one of our favorite restaurants, we've always noted there are lots of elderly folks there enjoying their pancakes and eggs as well. After we were almost done eating Austin said "Let's get out of here. I can't stand that old person smell for one more second." I ignored his comment and when again he explained that "old smell" is making him sick, I first hid my giggle that he even knew the "old" smell. Then I explained we don't talk like that about people. Although it was sooo true. I could smell the Gold Bond lotion, Mennen aftershave, and Chantilly powder oh so clearly as our table was surrounded. Austin's been telling it how it is.
Didn't you hear that Disney has added a new princess to their line? Cinderella, Ariel, Snow White and Ashley Toler! Ash is in princess-mania. I didn't think this would hit till she was like 5 or 6! But from the first time she watched Cinderella and Little Mermaid, the girl is hooked. She now brushes he sparse little hair on top of her head with 'relly brushes and sings the "relly" song about dreams coming true. She'll sweep around the house and pretend the stepsisters are making her do all these chores and calling her by suddenly yelling out "cinderelllllaaaaaa!" She'll be in complete imaginary play in this little princess world. But at the end, she said he prince has come and they live "happily eva afta" as she puts on a frilly tutu or dress and gracefully dances around her room (and closes her door!) She sings Ariel runs all day long too. So funny! We love it.
Duane got to meet/take pictures with all the old school singers of the band KISS (think Jean Simmons i.e. tongue) on his last trip to Stockholm. Gross. But he came home yesterday and is going with us on our vacation the whole week! Yeah! Finally some good time off for the fam.
Austin and Ashley love their new John Deere Gator. It goes 4mph and Austin's already learning how to peel out and spin around in it. Beware Cecilia when he's 16 and picks up Madeleine on a date! He's getting comfortable behind the wheel. A little Ricky Robby. But Ashley loves to drive along with him for the thrill of the ride. This little motorized vehicle has been the best yard sale buy yet! Other than my $50 treadmill. That was my steal.
We'll see some of you soon, others of you we'll see along the way and in between our trek. Much love to everyone and we want you know that your friendship to our family is what makes our Toler-family go around. The love from our family, friends and other loved ones. Thanks for letting us into your lives as our lives have been blessed by this.
So Hasta la vista, Hasta luego, Bon Voyage and Ciao for Now!
We're going on VACATION 2008!
Love,
Angie
4 comments:
Have a blast, you guys deserve it.
Have fun! We can't wait to hear about your trip.
Have a great time! Glad to see someone else appreciates the Gator. Logan has had his since his 3rd birthday, and LOVES it. The best is when he and Henry pile in with the twin girls from next door riding in the back. It's the best!
Yay! Hope you have a great time! That sounds like such a fun vacation.
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