2010 wrap up

2010 is finally over and done with...and while it wasn't the best year on record (surgeries, near death experiences, moves, job hunts, etc.) it ended on a high note.

Alan had a long winter break from school so Ly + Alan got in the car and drove 12 hours south to Florida. Then they spent a glorious week at the Happiest Place on Earth aka Disney WORLD! It. Was. So. Much. Fun. The crowds were low, the magic was high and it was certainly worth every penny spent. They stayed on the park grounds, got free dining (and thereby ate at some fantastic restaurants) and partied quite hard - stayed in the parks from before rope drop (7 in the morning) 'til sometimes 3 in the morning. Highlights included: Being stuck on Big Thunder at 2 am on the top during the Lunar Eclipse, Riding Big Thunder 6 times in a row, Alan surprising Ly with light up mickey mouse ears, watching awesome fireworks shows, Riding Mission: Space multiple times in a row, Extra Magic Hours at Magic Kingdom 'til 3 am, Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot, Toy Story Mania, and of course just enjoying some much needed time together.

the castle at night, covered in ice. So beautiful!

Standing in front of Toy Story Mania...an awesome ride and the best themed part of Hollywood Studios.

Just after Alan surprised Ly with light up mickey ears.

A mickey mouse tomato from the behind the seeds tour

On the teacups...Alan spun them so fast Ly couldn't walk straight

At the entrance of Magic Kingdom!!

After returning from their magical getaway, Ly+Alan still had a week of blissful time together before Alan had to return to school. The annual Christmas Eve Tree Hunt occurred, quite successfully with an end at, of all places, Home Depot. Next a bi-coastal tree decorating party occurred via skype...which was tons of fun. This year's new addition to the tree included a Wall-E ornament and a mickey mouse head purchased at Disney World. Christmas Day included opening presents via skype, a 3 course meal, and lots of relaxation. Thanks to skype, Ly+Alan were able to enjoy their first Christmas just the two of them AND got to spend time with their extended family.

The new Mickey Mouse Christmas Ornament

Wall-E! Only the best ornament ever =)

2010 Christmas Tree

On New Years Eve Ly + Alan bid a welcome farewell to 2010 from the comfort of their own home. A movie marathon, some yummy food, and work on a few projects allowed for a relaxing transition from 2010 to 2011...a million times better than last years hospital extravaganza.

Holiday Recap 2009

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, Ly + Alan never got around to posting some of their favorite holiday photographs and memories. So here they are -- better late than never, right?

We went to see the holiday lights at the Washington DC Temple and it was awesome. Not only were the lights beautiful, but we enjoyed spending time together reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas.

Our stockings Alan made for everyone on Christmas eve.

All the presents waiting to be opened under our tree.

Look, Santa still comes even when you're married and there are no children in the house! He even ate all the cookies we left out for him.

Apparently Santa also has a sense of humor because he left Ly's stocking on her wheelchair for her to find Christmas morning.

Ly, Alan and Ly's dad with their stockings Christmas morning

Ly's Christmas Quilt Alan's mom made for her...what a great gift! So thoughtful and it certainly provided much needed warmth and comfort during their hospital extravaganza.

While we wish we had some photographs of New Years Eve, photo taking was not high on our priority list while living in the hospital. We did, however, manage to watch the ball drop on the TV in Ly's room. Nevertheless 2010 promises to bring with it all sorts of good thing for the Lee family...moving, med/grad school, weddings, trips, and maybe just maybe Ly will get that puppy she always wanted.