2011 Waterstraut Style
This year for the Waterstrauts was nothing short of grand,
We traveled by air, by sea, and by land.
Our year started out with Corinne's first champagne cork pop,
And her favorite addition, the puppy, Porkchop.
We fed Reindeer, Moose, Penguins, Buffalo, and Kangaroo,
And toyed with the idea of having our own pet Emu.
Off to ESPN the weekend to run a 5 K,
Asa beat Calib by 30 seconds, so the results say.
Birthdays galore- including Corinne turning thirty-
Asa ran the warrior dash and came home beyond dirty.
At Medieval Times the Red Knight was the winner,
The best part was eating the utensil free dinner.
Easter Baskets hidden in cabinets, ovens, and dog food
And visits to Disney to put us in a magical mood.
A trip to the nations capitol- Washington D.C
And a slice of the biggest pizza you'll ever see
Monuments, Museums, and Ambulance Rides
Sixty-two trips for Asa down a Tennessee water slide.
Many a road trip in the Orange Honda Fit.
Which would have been more fun minus all the vomit.
Past 54 inches, Peyton finally grew,
Which meant waiting in line in a new coaster queue.
Our first anniversary swimming in the gulf in our clothes
Camping in Georgia, where we all pretty much froze.
Epic ice cream sinks, puzzles, and sand castles too,
And visits from friends without Corinne having a clue-
Swimming at Fort De Soto, Rainbow Springs, and in Tampa Bay
A date to paint pottery for Corinne's Mother's Day.
There was the trip to Corinne's 49th State,
And the 18 different animals that Asa ate.
29 days of an epic vacation-
We traveled 12455 miles across our very nation.
Phoenix, Alaska, Seattle, then Niagara Falls-
Our lack of an airport meltdown deserved some applause.
Four stadiums checked off the old to do list,
And a spin around on the famous maid of the mist.
Grandma's much anticipated ride on a camel,
Those Alaskan Moose proved an elusive mammal.
Parasailing, Ropes Course, and Putt Putt to play.
For some activities you must sign your life away
Sock Puppet Shows of the three little bears,
A visit to a Fort up some twisty old stairs.
Trampoline Jumping despite all Corinne's fears,
Pie Making Wednesday with some of our peers.
Hayden's first day of kindergarten came too fast,
Great news from the FCAT- Peyton had passed.
Cirque du Soleil our favorite show of the year-
The little girls with the spools deserved all the cheer.
We went to Monday Night Football to see the Bucs win-
Curtis Painter at QB where Manning should have been.
There were Magic and Lightning games too,
And Halloweekends at the Point to ride the Corkscrew.
Another visit up North for Grandma's 90th Birthday
And brunch with the Family at old Maumee Bay.
Invite Brandy to visit for a whole lot of fondue,
Or go to see her and get treats from Donuts, Voodoo.
The food and wine Fest with fishermans pie,
Asa tried the sushi, and he didn't die.
A visit to the Gulf, Alantic, and Pacific ocean.
The Bucs team this year tested our loyal devotion.
Our first trip to visit the Tampa Taco Bus,
The death of our inflatable alligator caused quite a fuss.
Art shows, Honor Assemblies, and the Fall Fest,
Calib in the spelling bee- we were impressed.
Giranimo Stilton, Captain Nobody and a pajama wearing Pig
By Halloween Porkchop had gotten so big.
Hayden, and the birth of his crazy socks,
Risking our lives to bring Justin some rocks.
Then there was the Rays and their miracle win,
And the time Grandpa got Asa drunk on his Tonic and Gin.
Thanksgiving this year saw a Bacon wrapped turkey,
Don't listen to Amanda when buying alligator jerky.
Corinne, the Waterstraut Island Survivor winner
And Seafood was back for our Christmas dinner
Christmas at home where it's very low key,
We learned Hayden's laughing fits could make him pee.
Pajama Eaters, Puppet Shows, and all kinds of crafts,
A year full of good times, and a good many laughs.
A great year for the Waterstrauts here in Land O Lakes
Sorry if you weren't part of it, them's just the breaks!
Highlights and Lowlights of 2011
(As voted on by the Council of Residents of Bellehurst Loop)
Favorite Holiday of 2011:
Peyton's Birthday
Honorable Mention: 4th of July
Favorite State visited in 2011:
Alaska in a landslide
Favorite Meal of 2011:
Mideval times
Honorable Mention: any day of the cruise
Favorite Craft Made in 2011:
Slime, and Christmas Tree Brownies in a tie (Hayden voted twice)
Favorite Video Game played in 2011:
Dungeon Defenders in a 3-1-1 vote. Skyrim and Luminous came in with a vote a piece.
Favorite Visitor of 2011:
Grandma Sattler-
and mentions of Brandy and her two visits (But, I equally enjoyed Amanda's visit too)
Best Sights of 2011:
Hubbard Glacier
in a Landslide.
Best Kodak Moment:
Feeding the Moose in Alaska.
Best Movie 2011:
Muppets,
with Thor receiving a respectable 2 votes.
Most Disappointing Moment of 2011:
No (Wild) Moose picture, No Cruise Ship Crab Legs
Worst Meal of 2011:
Half our Taco Bell order missing.
(Hayden was still pretty upset about his chips and cheese, and this happened months ago.)
Favorite Sporting Event:
Monday Night Football
Honorable Mention going to the Lightning game
Favorite Gift Received:
Santa gifts 3 votes, Porkchop 1 vote, Laptop 1 vote
Favorite Group Game Played:
Munchkin by far!
(Though newly acquired Dicecapdes got some nods)
Favorite Animal Pet:
Reindeer narrowly edging out the Moose.
Favorite Hotel Stay:
Caribbean Beach Resort
Although it was a hard choice between that and our suite in Anchorage.
Favorite day of the Year:
A tie!
Peytons Birthday, and driving from Anchorage to Fairbanks.
(Hayden's vote doesn't count here, because he said today- blaming the memory of a 5 year old)
2011 Dundee Awards:
Most Board Games Win:
Corinne.
In what everyone but Corinne thinks is a landslide.
Most Pajama's peed in:
Hayden.
With 100 percent of the vote, and 100 percent of the precincts reporting.
Most Madden Wins:
Asa.
(Despite Calib's best efforts)
Most times grounded:
Peyton.
Honorable Mention: Hayden
Most hair brushed out of his face:
Calib.
Tied with Justin Bieber. (But at least he cut his hair)
2012 New Years Resolutions:
Hayden: "I'm gonna be less more bad"
Peyton: "Getting my arm stronger throwing, and learning more about fish."
Calib: "Getting more exercise"
Asa: "Learn how to make a Cappuccino leaf"
Corinne: "Buy a house with more kitchen space"
Next Up: 2012. Happy New Year, Everyone!
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