Not all the pictures are in order. That would have taken much longer to sort through them all. Some of these are my mother in laws pictures. This was the dolphin show at Sea World, my favorite place.
It was interesting to look at all the different types of sea life, and touch some sting rays.
The flamingos were beautiful.
Just can't get enough swimming. Russell and Chloe went almost everyday to the pool. Their skills improved 10 fold while we were there. They now have great confidence in the water.
With the weather being hot and humid, it was refreshing to go for a dip as well.
This is the first resort we were at for 4 days.
The place where we stayed for the week. Both places were nice and had a full kitchen and washer and dryer. Every morning, we would go to Grandma's place for breakfast. They had their own suit. It was nice to eat together every morning.
The swamp tour on the air boat was another big highlight. We needed a day to just relax and rest up. So we went for a drive. It was beautiful to get out of the city and see some more of Florida.
Airboats don't need much water to go on.
We all had to wear ear muffs because the fan is really loud.
We did see one alligator.
One of the highlights for Russell and Chloe was these characters.
Epcot was full in bloom.
The children were introduced to musical presentations while there. We saw Finding Nemo and a bear show. They loved it.
Mickey and Minnie all in flowers.
Chloe chatting it up with a princess. Not sure what they were talking about. It was cute.
Yup, that's my family paying attention!
Lightning McQueen
Sharing a plate of funnel cake. It was yummy.
Chloe showing us her moves.
My mister GQ.
In front of the famous castle.
We went on this ride and got soaked. The water came up over the back and just drenched Russell. Fun times.
We stayed for the evening parade at Magic Kingdom. By this time we were all tired, sticky and hot.
In the river where the captain took us, it is fed by a spring. The water was clear and calm. Curtis went for a swim.
Amazing structures built all form Lego. The store was huge. This is where Russell saved his money to spend. The problem was there was sooooo much to choose from he had a hard time making up his mind. Fantastic store.
Epcot Center.
We had a great holiday. The kids are good little travellers. It only showered for a few minutes one morning. It was nice to just put on shorts and t-shirt and head out the door. It was nice to go with my in laws. The adult to kid ratio was 4:2, good odds for us. There was always someone watching the kids.
While in California, to say good-by to someone who died too soon, the hostess of the house we were staying at had an Easter egg hunt for the kids. She opened up her home to all 6 of us from Canada. Mom and I with the kids drove to Abbotsford, BC to meet up with Dad's cousin. Together we all went in one van to Northern California.
On the left is Dad's first cousin, Ed; Mom, Russell, Deloris, Chloe, Barry, Dad's other cousin; and Ed's brother in law. It was great to reconnect with family I have not seen in years. Chloe fits in with the Pfannmuller's quite well.
Scenery
The Whitmore SDA Church. No it was not named after us! Kids thought it was cool to be in a town with the same name as us.
Inside Richard's home. His wife is the one that passed away in March. Beautiful log home.
Their backyard.
Stopping on the side of the road for a potty break.
Love all the dafodils. They grow wild in the ditches. It was so pretty to see. Travelling with 4 adults and 2 kids, the odds were in my favor. It was nice to not be the only one responsible for the children. Curtis was unable to come with us on this trip because he couldn't take time off work. We are heading to Florida in 10 days for a holiday, so he had to pick. The kids loved being with Uncle Barry and Auntie Deloris. With Grandma there too it was like having 3 grandparents.
Meet Rick and Kathy. "It's just a bump in the road". That's how they are dealing with Kathy's breast cancer. Rick is a first cousin to my father. Kathy (not even 50 years old yet) has been his wife of 25 years. She is dealing with a very aggressive type of breast cancer. She is at the end of her chemo and heads to the OR next week for a double mastectomy. I admire her strength, the devotion of her family, and their hope. God has been by their side. Without Him, they are not sure how they would be doing. God is good all the time. All the time God is good.
Her husband and sons helped her pick out this wig. It suits her. She naturally has red hair and is a hair dresser by trade. She cut my hair all through my growing up years.
Shortly after she started Chemo, her hair started to fall out. So out came the clippers.
Kathy with their oldest son Zack.
Youngest son Josh.
Kathy and her boys.
During the night a beautiful snow fell. They have wonderful trees in their yard so it added to the beauty.
Josh looks up to his big brother.
They are still smiling. Not everyday is full of smiles, but she finds something positive in everyday. Kathy has not been working outside the home at her hair salon. She feels this has given her the opportunity to rest when she needs, go to her appointments, which Rick has not missed one, and to sail through chemo with some strength.