Skating!

It's that time of year! We laced up the skates and hit the longest outdoor skating rink in the world! Right here in the Nation's capital!

On the canal - Margot was a bit tentative as this was her first time this year:

At a rink by Noa's house - you can see the confidence building in her! 

The Magic of Disney

A fun family vacation to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Here's the gang at The Grand Floridian Cafe. It was our last group meal of the trip:

9 of us

Here are some famous landmarks:

Epcot

Magic Kingdom

Animal Kingdom

Hollywood Studios

Mid-week Simon and I hit the 'town' sans Margot. We hit the roller coasters, the spinning tea cups and enjoyed a romantic dinner (ooh la la! - Simon's addition). Here are some photos of what Margot missed (shhh don't tell her):

OK…we also had some fun with Margot…well maybe not on the roller coaster:

The most child-friendly roller coaster. Simon had fun...

…Here's Margot's reaction at the end of the ride.

She did like meeting the local "celebrities":

Princess Sofia

Ariel

Margot much preferred seeing the characters from afar.

...and finding the Magic Mirror at Downtown Disney:

No trip is complete without a few ice cream treats: 

the fireworks at Magic Kingdom were worth staying up for (8:00 pm):

I love these photos of Noa and Margot being adventurers with their maps on the Pagnini trail at Animal Kingdom:

Margot's favourite ride was the carousel. We went twice!

Here are some other shots of us having fun.

mmmm funnel cake