Coming Down off the Sugar High!

Can't believe it is already November! It is hard to keep track of the months down here. The only thing that changes is the humidity (still hot). It is hard getting use to the Halloween season in the south where you are more likely to see plastic pumpkins in the yards due to the heat. The pumpkins in all of these photos are plastic!

We had a full October. We spent a long weekend at Sea World. Jordan is now just starting to get to the age where she is so animated and excited. She loved the giant jungle gym in the center of the park and watching Shamu swim with her new baby. She loved watching the mommy and the baby swimming together. Garrett's favorite was the Clydesdale horses and the bleachers... The horses were conveniently located next to their courtesy tent where they gave away free beer. We were more then happy to spend the day looking at just the horses.

A few weeks later we spent the weekend in Disney. It was blazing hot and while we tempted to make the experience as magical as possible, it seemed as though every ride we got on... Someone was getting sick nearby. Nothing like waiting in endless lines with two young kiddos and no cooler of adult drinks. I am sure Chris will highlight his moment there waiting in line to see Ariel. I have never seen him sweat so much. As luck would have it, Ariel took a "short" break. I thought Chris would pass out, but he prevailed for the love of his daughter and her all time favorite character. It was no surprise that once they FINALLY got to the front of the line to meet her, Jordan became riddled by fear and they left without seeing her. Go Figure.

Halloween was a highlight. Chris spent hours (ok days) on our decorations. The web turned out fantastic. Bernie the bug was a bit fragile much managed to make it through the season.

We felt very safe knowing we had a protective duo living with us. Jordan took her role as Batman very seriously. Chris completed their costume by making a Bat mobile out of our wagon. We had a small party on our driveway before trick or treating and we had Deborah and Gail with us to celebrate the sugar fest. Garrett picked up on the holiday very quickly. No surprise that he thought

that you ate the candy as you went. He was foaming at the mouth by the time we got home. Putting them

both to bed that night was a treat in itself.

We are looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with SC family and shortly there after we have their birthdays and Garrett is getting baptized.

On another note... We are officially on the waitlist for #3. I wish I could report that the process is smooth at the moment, but it seems to continue to have its challenges. We are hoping to be traveling

SUMMER 2007.

Hope you all enjoy the upcoming holidays... The Carey's