The Year In Review

2011 will definitely not be a year that we soon forget in the Allen Household........

January
* Staycation that included trips to Sea World's Christmas Celebration and Chuck E Cheese
* Took the boys on their first Clergy Kids Camp Weekend in Leesburg

February
* Parker's first grade trip takes a field trip to the hospital
* Parker completes a 1 mile fun run
* Parker reads Scripture for Scout Sunday at DHUMC
* Surprise trip to Gator baseball season opener

March
* BUMC's 125th Anniversary Celebration
* Parker wins two trophies at Cub Scout Pack Pinewood Derby
* Spring Break (4 Disney Parks in 4 days plus Sea World)
* Night at the Movies on the Football Field here in town
* Parker turns 7!

April
* District Pinewood Derby
* Family trip to Monster Jam
* Mommy's trip to Atlanta for Clergywomen Consultation
* Grandpa Keller has his heart attack and passes away during Holy Week

May
* Cub Scout Family Fishing Field Trip
* Parker's class video wins award at District Media Festival
* Memorial Day Trip to Wild Waters in Ocala

June
* Trip to Tampa for Annual Conference
* Mommy and Daddy Travel to England on the John Wesley Study Tour (where Mommy turns 35!)

July
* Fourth of July Family Bowling
* Mommy and Daddy celebrate their 12th anniversary!
* Basketball season at the YMCA for both boys

August
* Parker loses two teeth
* Siesta Key Family Beach Vacation
* Granddaddy helps us renovate the dining room

September
* Mommy runs her first 5k at Silver Springs
* Labor Day trip to Sea World
* Parker sings in a musical at church
* The Three Amigos Ride Again - Daddy reunites with his two high school buddies Mike and Jonathan
* Redecorate the Boys' Room in Gator Sports
* Horse Fever Unveiling in downtown Ocala

October
* Daddy turns in his application for elder to the Board of Ordained Ministry
* Fire Pit in the Backyard - S'mores!
* Parker's class video wins award at state Media Festival in Orlando
* Tee-ball seasons for both boys at Jervey Gantt Park
* Trip through the local Corn Maze
* Trunk N Treat at BUMC as Superheroes
* Mini-vacation to Orlando for Sea World's Spooktacular

November
* Mommy runs a 5k in DeBary
* DHUMC's Block Party
* T-shirts for Turkeys
* Daddy gets a call that he will be interviewed for elder in January 2012!
* Cub Scout Pack marches in Light Up Ocala Parade
* Wesley turns 4!
* Daddy turns 38!

December
* Trip to Jacksonville for Daddy's friend's wedding
* Christmas vacation to Seffner, Orlando (2 days at Disney!) and Fort Myers