Busch Gardens Christmas

We decided to go check out Busch Gardens and see what they had for Christmas (we love our season passes). Kelsey loves the rides here. This is her favorite- the swings.

She was upset that on this carousel the spinner did not spin.

Dancing with the characters at the Sesame Street Show

Meeting the characters- she would give them all a hug, then pose for a picture.

Busch Gardens Christmas con't

We bought some nectar to feed the birds. As soon as I walked in there, I as attacked- they were all over me.

People were taking pictures of me with the birds- many of them thought I worked there and that is why the birds landed on me. We had to explain that we had the food and that was why.

Kelsey saw this game and wanted to play it because she wanted to the big Abby doll. Well, to get the big Abby doll you had to throw the ball into the one hole that was green- there was only one and it was in the very middle. Andrew and I bought took turns throwing.

Andrew had already landed in a blue and won Kelsey a small Elmo, but she told him no, she wanted Abby. So he threw 2 more times and got it in the middle green spot and won the Abby. Even the worker there was surprised- he had never seen anybody do it.

Kelsey was thrilled! The Abby is almost as tall as she is!

Sea World Christmas

We went to Sea World to see what they do for the holidays. We had so much fun. Kelsey loved all the decorations and characters dressed up.

Posing with the Penguin. We loved that she is not afraid of the characters like some other little kids are.

Kelsey with her cupcake and lots of frosting- she had to have this cupcake because it had the most frosting. She ate most of the frosting and about 2 bites of cupcakes. After she was done, Andrew and I ate some of it and then realized that the frosting with mint flavored- we were surprised she ate that!

Shamu!

Kelsey's new favorite way to ride.

I love how this picture turned out!

Busch Gardens Christmas con't

Her prizes from playing games- they all fit in the stoller

Sp she decided to take them for a walk

At one of the shows, they invited all the kids to come up on stage and sit on the steps with Santa. The parents did not go up with them. Kelsey decided she wanted to be as close to Santa as possible, so she walked around the back, climbed up the steps and went to him.

She got a special hug from Santa, then got to sit by him. She had no stage fright!

Posing with Santa after the show

Sea World Christmas Part 2

Kelsey got introduced to playing games this trip- she thought it was lots of fun and really loved winning the prizes!

With her loot!

Grandma and Grandpa Napier met us there to see the pretty lights and the shows.

Family photo- Kelsey was over pictures by now- she wanted to go see animals.

Feeding the sea lions. She touched the fish once, then decided she did not like it, so Daddy did it instead.

New House Updates

The house is coming along well. The target date for them to hand us the keys is January 14th.

Our hot water heater has been installed. It's a quick-recovery model.

The border around the pool and hot tub is done and they were working on pavers when we left.

Another shot of the pool border

Our driveway is in!

Walkway to the front door too...

Granite counters in the bathrooms and fixtures

The jetted tub has been installed in the master bath. It's even deeper than we expected.

Kitchen granite counters installed. They're a dark green.

Dishwasher, faucets, and sink are installed.

Kelsey wanted Mommy to run into her play room. She likes that she can shut the doors and play. We're ok with that too :)...

New House Pictures

Kelsey in her bedroom- painted a pretty pink

Kelsey playroom- a fun green! As you can see they are working on the floor tiles.

Dining room- love the green color

The Master Bath shower

Kelsey can't wait for the tub to go in the Master Bath

Kitchen Desk area

November Fun

Thanksgiving with Brooke- they had fun playing together

Walking into Downtown Disney with Daddy

Kelsey loves visiting the princesses there- unfortunately it was raining that day

Kelsey had a great time playing with the Mr. Potato Head at the toy store

Showing off her dress- she loves "pretty dresses" right now and wants to wear them everyday- too bad Daddy's arms got in the picture

Riding the carousel- she was waving the whole time she was on it

Being silly

Giving the Dalmatian a hug

She thought she should get to open this "gift"

Wearing her new kitty outfit