Back From Vacation And The Doctor's Office Too!

Hello, hello, hello!

Well, we are back from our Thanksgiving holiday in the land of all things mouse. Disney World was great (busy and crowded), but still great!

And yes, I did ride the scooter around the parks (just think Wal-Mart motorized cart only with not as big of a basket on front). And, of course, I've included a photo of it for your viewing pleasure.

No, I did not do anything stupid. In fact I avoided all rides that said, "EXPECTANT MOTHERS SHOULD NOT RIDE".

And just FYI, that means you can just stay back at your condo/hotel room when the family goes to the Animal Kingdom because there is absolutely NOTHING you can ride/go on in that park.

But hey, the Festival of the Lion King show was terrific thankyouverymuch!

My son (who turned 7 years old - on Thanksgiving Day -while on this vacation), was my big, brave boy and went on all the rides with Daddy including every single roller coaster and water ride. Given that this same child would not even entertain the thought of a roller coaster a year ago, this accomplishment was huge!

We only had one day of rain (out of 8 total). Water droplets did not deter us and we braved our second day at the Magic Kingdom with umbrella in hand and ponchos ready to go.

It was a wonderful family vacation, but there is nothing like being home and sleeping in your own bed.

In fact, my husband said to me when we got home, "Babe, it was great fun, but I'm good for another four years before we go back again."

Okay, so it looks like R.J. will be 11 years old at his next Disney visit and I will be pushing a stroller...LOL!

Here are some pics (and I'm sure you will recognize some of the famous characters aside from the three of us that is...LOL!)

ANIMAL KINGDOM

CAPTAIN HOOK, SMEE AND THEIR TWO PIRATES

RAINY NIGHT AT THE MAGIC KINGDOM

MAGIC CARPET RIDE

THE JUNGLE CRUISE

WINNIE THE POOH RIDE

THE BOY AND THE CASTLE

MICKEY AND THE GANG

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

RAINY DAY AT THE MAGIC KINGDOM

THE CASTLE

MIKEY FROM MONSTER'S INC.

THE BIRTHDAY BOY AND HIS CAKE

THE BROWN DERBY IN HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

MAIN STREET AT THE MAGIC KINGDOM

PETER PAN

THE MOUSE HIMSELF

GOOFY

EPCOT

THE SCOOTER!

Okay, now back on the home front...

I had my doctor's appointment today and we were able to actually HEAR the baby's heartbeat for the very first time!

Honestly, it was the most beautiful sound I have ever heard.

Michael and I both had tears in our eyes. The heart rate was 170 BPM, loud and clear and strong!

Praise God for his hands cradling this babe.

We go back in two more weeks and at that time I will be closing in on the first trimester...finally!