August 2009

We had a very exciting month in August. The first week of the month Jackson and his good friend John attended a Magic Camp. The campers were able to learn a new trick every day of camp. While parts of the camp seemed a little weird to me (I think magic is more appealing to boys!) they both had the best time and said it was their favorite camp of the whole summer! Here are a few pictures from the last day of camp when the boys got to perform their favorite trick from the week:

Jackson is explaining his trick to the audience

Performing his trick on one of the camp counselors

The very next day after camp ended, we drove down to Orlando for an impromptu Disney trip. We had surprised the boys a few weeks earlier with this trip. Although I wouldn't recommend August as a great time to visit Florida (unless you LOVE heat and humidity), we got a GREAT deal on accomodations and a free dining plan. This was our third Disney trip and Tod and I swear each time we aren't going back any time soon. As it turns out we have been 3 times in 2 1/2 years so the boys don't even believe us anymore! We always have a great time. Anyway, since we've been a few times we didn't take too many pictures Well except for Austin doing the Jedi Training Academy which is his dream come true. Battling against Darth Vader was a huge deal for him. You see, Austin doesn't just like Star Wars, he is obsessed with it. About a year ago, he went through a phase where he wanted everyone to hum the Darth Vader song of doom everytime he entered a room. Needless to say he took his Jedi training very seriously!

Warming up the light saber

In front of an Imperial Walker

Waiting for the training to begin

The big battle

After a successful completion of battle

The boys playing around

Jackson

Jackson doesn't always appreciate Austin's silliness (as you can tell here)