Fort Williams Park

Gwen & the Portland Headlight

Grandpa needs a segway!

Gwen doing her funny walk

(which requires her to make a funny face too!)

Mom, Gwen, & Grandma Earnshaw

Gwen demonstrates proper fog horn hearing safety

Gwen & Grandpa Earnshaw

Gwen strutting her stuff

Dad & the lighthouse

(Don't worry, we rounded out this very

Maine day with a trip to L.L.Bean!)

Crosby Family Photos 2010

The Most Magical Place on Earth

Because Gwen has roots in Florida, it is inevitable that she will go to Disney World many times. But there is only one first time, and it was today! It was a laid back day taken at Gwen's short- legged pace, and because Mom and Dad were Honorary VoluntEARS, they didn't feel bad about leaving lots to be seen during future visits.

As we walked by Cinderella's Castle, we spotted lots of Disney characters dancing and singing. Gwen recognized Mickey and Minnie because she had been playing with small Mickey and Minnie stuffed animals at Grammie and Poppa's house. She enjoyed the show from her perch.

The carousel was Gwen's favorite ride. She looked so little on the big horse, but Grammie helped her stay safely in the saddle. When the music ended and the horse stopped, Gwen said, "Again! Again!"

Gwen always enjoys her lunch!

Gwen getting playful (or maybe fighting the crowds) at Pooh's Playful Spot.

Then it was on to the classic "It's a Small World" ride. Gwen didn't mind waiting in line as the cuckoo clock was quite entertaining and Grammie offered good companionship.

Gwen was quite taken by the many cultures represented...or maybe it was all the glitter and movement.

The boat ride was fun and the cuckoo clock was still going when we got back to the beginning.

We headed to the tea cups next, but Gwen didn't make it. So we picked up a souvenir Minnie cup for Gwen, took the ferry boat back to the parking lot, and headed back to Grammie and Poppa's instead. It was a magical day!

Visiting with Family

Today we traveled from Maine, and others traveled from New Hampshire, to converge on Beth and Eric's house in Massachusetts for a big family get together. As always, Great-Grandpa Earnshaw captured the events of the day, and here are his great photos of Gwen.

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve, we enjoyed a delicious feast with family and a few friends.

Gwen looked precious in her Christmas jammies.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Gwen Goes to the Children's Museum

Gwen and her cousin, Niko, had lots of adventures at the Children's Museum today.

Toddler Park

Gwen and Niko would have been quite content to spend the whole visit in the toddler park. Everything was padded and just their size.

Vet

Gwen is as tall as a goat!

Market

Niko loved stacking cans, and Gwen loved putting food in the shopping basket.

Farm




Maybe Gwen will be a farmer when she grows up. She loved collecting the eggs, milking the cow, driving the tractor, and moving the mini hay bales along the conveyor belts.

Car Repair


Gwen is in the driver's seat.

Fire Engine

Gwen liked being a firefighter so much that taking off the boots brought her to tears!

Ranger Station


Munoz Family - Eduardo, Niko, & Audrey
Crosby Family - Jared, Gwen, & Ashley