2009 Year In Review

In what has become sort of a tradition here at the Chateau Dusseau, here is the 2009 in pictures!

Disney World!

We went to Disney World yesterday. I'm not a big fan of it, but it just is one of those things you are supposed to do. Getting up at 6 AM on vacation isn't my idea of a smart thing to do, but we made it. It was FREEZING! 39 degrees when we woke up, someone remind me why I came here when I could get that at home.

We did all the normal things: Winnie the Pooh, It's a Small World, Peter Pan, Bear Jamboree... etc... The night was obviosuly highlighted with Liam being able to drive the car on the Race Car Track. Liam and Owen love the train and monorail which we rode back to the car. Fun was had by all and I did get to see the Badger game afterall.

Liam trying to become KING OF THE WORLD!

Liam driving his race car... his smile is pure bliss.

Owen before the 3D show. A little gangsta

Liam posing
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With Woody and his girl (don't know her name)

Captain Owie

Merry Christmas... from Florida

Well... it has been some time since I posted. Life has been busy. We did leave on December 21st for Florida. I had hoped to post each day, but again, that didn't work.

Our plan of leaving at 8:30 AM on Monday was pushed back when we found out our flight had been postponed to 11:00 AM. Owen then proceeded to puke twice. We did go back home where he was able to take a nap and that helped. We got back to the airport at 9 AM and found out our flight was then cancelled. They put us on a direct flight leaving at 4 PM. So we had a nice first day at the airport.

We've had a good time swimming, playing putt-putt golf, hanging out, and relaxing. Liam and Owen did go with Grandma and Grandpa to a Disney character breakfast this morning. Liam and I hope to get golfing over the next few days... I hope to get more posted later.

Liam hanging out...

Owen by the pool

Liam and Owen before Christmas Eve church.

Owen opening presents

Liam and Owen doing... something.

Owen climbing a tree.

Thanksgiving

I know... 2 posts in a week!

It was a rather quiet Thanksgiving this year as we just went to my parents' house. Recent tradition was broken as Cathy's sister and brother-in-law went to FL instead. It was good nontheless. I, again, was responsible for the pancetta covered turkey - which was delicious as usual. We watched a little football and that was about it. We are home now and not much is on the agenda for the rest of the weekend. We hope everyone else had a blessed Thanksgiving also.

Thanksgiving Football
Aaron Rodgers couldn't find his Packer helmet so he went with the Huskers...

Jalepeno Brined Pancetta covered Turkey

Before, Covered, & After

Mmmmm...

So Where Have We Been?

Well, I've probably hurt my faithful reader base with the lack of November posts. Hopefully I can get them to return. Things have been very busy here at the Chateau Dusseau (For sale if your interested) as we get into the swing of school and driving and school and driving... well, you get the point. I've posted some pictures to let you know what has been going on.

Football Weekend - Cousin James came out from Huskerland and we took in some football going to both the Wisconsin v. Northwestern game and then the Packer v. 49er game at Lambeau. We also managed to squeeze in a Sprecher brewery tour.

Trick or Treat - Liam was Ben 10 and Owen was Thomas the Tank Engine.

Soccer - Liam wrapped up another soccer season. He seemed disinterested at the end but we'll see about it in the spring.

Pumpkin Farm - Grandma and Grandpa took Liam and Owen to their annual trip to the pumpkin farm.

Liam & Owen - Liam lost another of his front teeth. Owen is preparing for Mr. Universe.

Collage

1st Grade

Here is Liam's 1st grade school picture. It looks like we might be into some braces in the future. He still is a pretty cute little guy.