Piano Recital

Zachary and Sarah had their piano recital last night. They have been practicing for a few months and were well prepared and did a beautiful job. Sarah was the first and although she was nervous she was flawless. She performed the Trumpet Song by Jeremiah Clarke. Zachary has fought for months over taking piano lessons but still shone and did an excellent job playing Horseman's Night Ride by Nancy Faber. We were so proud watching them. Grandpa Wilstead was able to come up for the recital which was a special treat for us and we enjoyed his visit.

In the Cockpit

Our Magical Disney Vacation

Last fall Randy started planning a Disneyland trip in which we would totally surprise the kids. This was a challenge to keep secret but we did, and when we arrived at the airport Wednesday night we let them know where we were going. Randy picked the kids up at school and told them we were going out for an early dinner and a movie. After dinner we went to the airport and while we unloaded our family at the curb we told them we were flying to Disneyland. After jumping and screaming we started our fun family Disney vacation. ZMan told us it was the best day of his life.

For the first time ever, we stayed at a Disney hotel, Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel. Randy found a great deal and there were some fun perks that we were able to use. The walk was about 15 minutes and the hotel was nice. It was great being so close to the park.

We spent 3 days going through Disneyland and California Adventure Park. I think we made it to all of the rides the kids wanted and of course many of them we went on several times. We meet and got pictures and autographs of lots of characters. On our last day we even walked back to our room for some rest and naps so we could make it to the fireworks without meltdowns.

I was so sad to come home and we are already planning our next Disney vacation which we will take the my sister's family.

Happy Valentine's Day

It's a Surprise! Shhh...the kids don't know!!

Today is the day of the big surprise for the kids. Since the end of the summer, my fun, wonderful husband who loves to do amazing things for us has been planning a Disneyland vacation. The kids have no idea (and this has been very difficult for me, if you know me, you know that keeping a secret it soooo hard) that we are flying to Southern California today and going to Disneyland for the next 3 days. We will pick them up from school and go out for an early dinner and then they will know that we are going on a trip when we take them to the airport to catch our early evening flight. As soon as they leave for school this morning, I will pack up the suitcases and Randy will take them to the airport for early check ins. We have a friend from work who will tag along at the airport with us to record the kids' reactions. We will stay and a Disney hotel on sight and have the funnest 4 day trip ever. It's been a rough month and a half so our family needs this vacation and thanks to Randy we will have the MOST FUN! Isn't he wonderful?

Curtis Family Update

It's been awhile since I posted. January was a busy month for us because of work. The kids kept busy with activities and school. Grandma Ruby came to stay for a week and a half to help with the kids during the festival. I am always grateful for my mom's help, it keeps be sane during our busy work schedule. The kids love to see her, especially the younger two girls. The Doodle and Roo have missed Grandma since she went home earlier this week. While Grandma was here Roo started taking a few steps without help. This past week she will walk between family members and she is even going short distances on her own without encouragement. Yay! It's so fun to watch her walk and hear all the family cheer for her. What a sweetheart she is.

Today Randy took the 2 girls skiing and ZMan snowboarding. The Browns and Woodwards joined them and they came home red-faced and tired but they all said they had fun. He got a few pictures of the girls going up the Magic Carpet.