Sunday, July 19, 2009

Waiting...

Now that we're waiting in excited anticipation of August 12th like 5 year olds waiting for Christmas, we've needed to fill the time with something. We scheduled a vacation several weeks ago when we didn't know the status of things. We thought some family time would be great, and since switching jobs I haven't been able to take time off. BUT, this weekend, we took a little getaway to one of our favorite spots with most of Jana's side of the family.

We rode rollercoasters with our nieces, swam in the hotel pool, and did a little damage at the Gymboree outlet for the new little addition to the fam. It was a great time.

Jana's dad, who will be accompanying me to Ethiopia, taught Majil how to shoot a straw wrapper at her mommy. Majil quickly extended the straw-shooting capabilities to other items:


That's a fry. It didn't fly as well, but it was certainly funny.

Lots of fountains.
Paisley's favorite: the Ferris Wheel
Perhaps we'll find one of these when she's learning to drive...I like the dual steering wheels!
Please don't give that look to boys. (Praying for her dates now)

The highlight of the weekend was a carriage ride in Cinderella's carriage. I'm pretty sure we've found a family tradition. The girls LOVED it. They wore their princess dresses, because...after all, they are princesses in a carriage!


If you have a free minute and 23 seconds, you can see them waiving at people on the street. The bystanders were very nice and waved back!





We have room for you, sweet little T! Right in front!

8 comments:

missy said...

looks like you all had a blast! next time, you'll have another princess to take along.

Mandy said...

We're doing the same thing during this waiting period - staying busy. Looks like you all had lots of fun!

Eastiopians said...

SO cute!!!!

Blog Shmog said...

You guys have the cutest family...soon to be even cuter! Are you taking your girls to ET??

Tori said...

Jana & Chris,
So excited for you both! And wish I was traveling to Ethiopia! Prayed for you and your family many times here in SEattle! MIss you Jana Sue girl!!!

Anonymous said...

distraction are a must during this time! I think we are going to make a paperchain to count down to the 12th!

Kristi J said...

We get all her bows and head bands at Once Apon A Child..I think it is a national chain and they have lots of bows...cute pics, kristi

Anonymous said...

One week to go!!!!