Disney! The Most Magical Place on Earth

November 2010

We had soooo much fun at Disney. I have to admit, I don't want to go back any time soon, but it was really precious to see Quinn's excitement at the princesses, shows, rides and really just about everything (minus the characters with heads, she was scared of them!) We stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter, which was very nice. Quinn did much better on the rides than I expected. We even dragged her on the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. She loved the 2 meals we had with the princesses. Sleeping Beauty gave her a kiss on the forehead and she still talks about it! She also loved the Dumbo ride! Great family memories. :)



Playing with Daddy's iPod on the plane!

Waiting to meet Woody!

Favorite souvenir - a $4 Buzz Lightyear figure

Honey I Shrunk the Kids set

Dinner with Cinderella and Friends! (Quinn's fav? Prince Charming!)

Watching the fountains at Epcot

Safari at Animal Kingdom - so fun!

Swimming with Daddy at the hotel pool

Back in Columbus - we were a little frazzled!

Meeting Bill

September 2010
We were just standing in the right place at a rally for Ted when someone said "Come on, they need people in the VIP seating." We were in about the 2nd row for the speech, and when it was over, got to the fence just in time to ensure we would get a handshake and picture with President Clinton. Quinn was not thrilled with the crowd of people around her, but I think she'll treasure this picture some day. When Chris was deciding whether or not to work for Ted or at Amazon, my vote was for Ted because I thought we might be able to meet Barack Obama. That didn't happen, but...this was a close second. :)

Life with Miss Quinn

This was taken in July 2010 - Quinn 2 years, 2 months.

Shaffer Family Fun!

June 2010 - We took our summer family vacation to Lake Cayuga in the Finger Lakes of NY with all the Shaffers! Grandma and Grandpa Shaffer rented a house on the lake and there was not much to do which was very relaxing, and a change of pace from the usual Shaffer family get togethers! We spent the time reading (Harry Potter for me), swimming, hiking, watching the World Cup hanging out. Quinn had a wonderful time. She loves being with her family. She wasn't so interested in getting in the lake, but she loved playing with the rocks and watching and feeding the fish.

Happy Birthday Quinny!

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Hopping Down the Bunny Trail!

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Going to the Chapel

and I'm going to the flower girl...




Tim and Ellen's wedding was quite eventful. We were flying out on Friday morning. Wednesday night Quinn gets a stomach bug. Thursday night, Chris gets it. He is throwing up right until we get on the plane. Friday night, I get it and have to miss the rehearsal dinner. Miraculously, we were all better for the wedding. Quinn was a great flower girl. She walked down most of the aisle holding Aunt Carla's hand, but at the end she ran to her Grandma and said "I did it!" She danced the night away with anyone who wanted to dance with her!