Disney World

So, I realized I have not discussed Disney World. We had a fantastic time and it is truely a magical place. It was amazing to be there with mom and Ashleigh seeing everything for the first time. Below is a list of my favorite things about Disney World.

• Cinderella's castle at night. They would light it with different colors and it was beautiful
• The fireworks - they were spectacular and breathtaking
• The parade was so neat. All the characters were there!
• Watching Ashleigh get autographs from all the characters. She was always so excited to meet them
• Spending quality time with mom and Ashleigh. We definitely bonded
• Being in the universe of Disney. I truly left Texas behind!

I would suggest the trip to anyone of any age. I think mom loved it just as much as Ashleigh and I. I will go back - probably several times. There is so much to do!

A moment I don't want to forget

So Sunday night while getting Ashleigh in bed, she asks me "Why did the chicken cross the road?" I respond, why. She says with a huge smile on her face, "To say AAGGHH!" We are both laughing. She is laughing because she thinks her joke is funny. I am laughing because her joke is definitely not funny.

So last night as I am putting her to bed, she tells me some knock knock jokes. Of course, they are not funny but we are laughing anyway. I want to remember this moment - the silliness of the moment, our laughing, her joy in telling me a joke. These moments make being a mother the best thing in the world.

So cute!

I saw this on one of the scrapbook blogs I subscribe to. I love the pink and black. This makes a great card for adults. Love it!

New year, new resolutions

A new year, a new set of resolutions. Kinda interesting to me how they are pretty darn similar to last year. I did lose some weight in 2008. Not as much as I wanted but I am proud that it was the first year since 2001 I did not gain weight over the year. So for 2009, I am going to keep that goal in mind when setting this next one.

My goal for 2009 is to run/jog/walk the Turkey Trot through downtown Dallas on Thanksgiving Day. Ambry (my trainer) is going to participate with me and we are going to train for the walk. I hate hate hate running/jogging but I thought maybe if I pushed myself out of my box it would help. Ambry is enthusiastic and several friends have agreed to do it with me. I am grateful for my support system of friends and family who truly care and love me!

So to warm up for the BIG event, I have committed to walk the Multiple Sclerosis Walk in Addison on March 28th. Ambry and I start training on January 18th (after I get back from vacation). I am ready to get jogging. I have managed to convince several co-workers to do it with me. One of my co-workers has this horrible disease and I am awed by her attitude of not letting it win. The least I can do is raise a few dollars to help with research for a cure.

So the next time you try to call me or email me or IM me, I am probably jogging or walking asking myself what the heck was I thinking but cherishing my good luck to have a body that works. Take care!!

Loree Leigh

It has gotten quiet!

Edward, Cassis and the boys left for Louisiana today. With them gone, it has gotten pretty quiet around here. I must say that the boys are very sweet and energetic. I really enjoyed spending time with them. It was great to have the whole family here at the house. Hope you had a good holiday with your family!

Happy Holidays

Now that Christmas Day has come and gone, I am reminded of how lucky I am. I have a loving family, awesome job and great friends. I am grateful that my nephew and father-in-law are doing well with their respective health issues. I can't wait to go to Disney World with mom and Ashleigh. I am ready to train for running/jogging the Dallas Turkey Trot. I am excited about the coming year and look forward to completing my goals for the year. Happy Holidays!

More pics

Here are some more pictures of Ashleigh and the cats on that very cold day!

I should have known!

I washed Ashleigh's sleeping bag this past weekend. The cats, in a rare moment of togetherness, were caught sleeping on the bag. I can't be too angry with them considering it has been about 27 degrees all day. I just wish they could have slept on something that needed washing!