Amy & Steve (2002)

Back then, we streamed our wedding live over the Internet via RealPlayer. Yup, RealPlayer! Who even uses that anymore? It's funny to think that all the servers, cameras, and technical setup we did back then to pull that off can pretty much be replaced with an iPhone running Ustream today.

Amy, Steve, & Wesley (2011)

Hard to believe it's been 10 years, but I'd do it all again (well, maybe not the part about shooting our wedding on S-VHS… I still need to convert the ceremony to digital!)  And these days, we've got our hands full with a new member of the family to keep us on our toes.  Let the festive 02/02 celebration commence!

P.S. Our anniversary also marks the 10 year milestone for SteveandAmySly.com… so I guess it's a "Happy Blogoversary" as well!

Backseat Driver (2011)

This is the view from the backseat of an extended length golf cart at the Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World. You can see one of these carts in action via this video I shot in 2006. Coronado is a convention resort with rooms very spread out on property. Thus, they will often provide you a ride for your luggage via these motorized machines.

The carts don't really fit the Southwest/Mexican theme at all, but when you have a ton of stuff to haul, they do come in pretty handy — though I say get off your butt and walk! Today's photo was shot in January 2011 as we were leaving a conference that was held at the resort. We used the cart because of the need to transport the contents of an entire exhibitor booth.

If you look carefully, you can see my reflection in the mirror above the driver (I'm wearing a yellow jacket!)

Smaller Guests Enter First (2009)

You never get any benefits when you are small… unless you ride Snow White's Scary Adventures, because then you can enter first! Of course, the real purpose here is to prevent you from falling out of the ride and dying, so I guess that's a good thing. It won't matter much soon, anyway, as this ride is slated to be removed as part of the New Fantasyland Expansion at Walt Disney's World's Magic Kingdom.

Frosty Ears? (2009)

My sister Karen models a set of Christmas-themed Mickey ears during a December 2009 trip. I'm not sure there is a logical place — other than a theme park — where these should be worn.

Navidaddy - December 25: For Unto Us A Child Is Born

And we wrap up our Navidaddy theme here on Steve's 25 Days of Christmas Music with a proclamation from a strong quartet! Rebecca Arons leads For Unto Us A Child Is Born. Merry Christmas, everyone!

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• Rebecca Arons – For Unto Us A Child Is Born (Released 2005, 3:17, 3.9 MB)
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From the Archives: December 25

• 2002:
  • Hallelujah Chorus by Robert Shaw Chorale
  • We Wish You A Merry Christmas by John Denver and the Muppets
• 2003: The 12 Days of Christmas from A Christmas Together
• 2004: Medley: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Deck the Halls/Good King Wenceslas by United Kingdom Symphony Orchestra
• 2005: Santa Claus Looks Just Like Daddy by Art Mooney and His Orchestra
• 2006: Zoomah, The Santa Claus From Mars by Art Mooney And His Orchestra with Barry Gordon
• 2007: March of the Toys by Billy May and His Big Band
• 2008:
  • Silent Night by Laura Caviani
  • Silent Night by Over The Rhine
• 2009: Jingle Bells & Tracks in the Snow by Tokyo Disneyland
• 2010: A Merry Christmas At Grandmother's by Danny Kaye and the Andrews Sisters

What's This All About?
New to Steve's 25 Days of Christmas Music? Take some time to read the explanation and introduction!

Navidaddy - December 24: A Baby Just Like You

From one of my favorite Christmas albums, it's John Denver & The Muppets singing A Baby Just Like You. I miss John Denver.

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• John Denver and The Muppets – A Baby Just Like You (Released 1979, 2:52, 2.4 MB)
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From the Archives: December 24

• 2002:
  • Interlude/The Music Of Christmas by Steven Curtis Chapman
  • Who is He in Yonder Stall by MBI Choirs and Symphonic Band
• 2003: Hark, The Herald Angels Sing from A Charlie Brown Christmas
• 2004: Ding Dong Merrily on High by Oliver Schroer
• 2005: The First Noel by George Melachrino and His Orchestra
• 2006: Yingle Bells by Yogi Yorgesson
• 2007: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! by Ira Ironstrings
• 2008:
  • Happy New Year by The McGuire Sisters
  • A Handful Of Happy New Years by Living Strings
• 2009: The Night Before Christmas (In Texas, That Is) by Gene Autry
• 2010: We Wish You A Merry Christmas by Roger Whittaker

What's This All About?
New to Steve's 25 Days of Christmas Music? Take some time to read the explanation and introduction!

Navidaddy - December 23: Blues for Baby Jesus

Almost 6 minutes of blues is coming your way with Blues For Baby Jesus by Gary Mann! Just something a little different for Christmas Eve Eve.

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• Gary Mann – Blues For Baby Jesus (Released 1972, 5:55, 9.1 MB)
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From the Archives: December 23

• 2002:
  • Christmas Vacation Theme by National Lampoons
  • Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Randy Brooks
• 2003: Welcome Christmas from How The Grinch Stole Christmas
• 2004: First Snowfall by Michael W. Smith
• 2005: The Twelve Days of Christmas by The Mike Sammes Singers with Organ & Chimes
• 2006: Xmas In Mt. Idy by Charlie Weaver
• 2007: Up on the Housetop by The Cool Yule All-Stars
• 2008:
  • Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring by Dirk Freymuth
  • Joy by Percy Faith & His Orchestra
• 2009: Christmas in Heaven by Billy Ward & The Dominoes
• 2010: Good King Wenceslas by The Glad Singers

What's This All About?
New to Steve's 25 Days of Christmas Music? Take some time to read the explanation and introduction!

Navidaddy - December 22: Christmas Is For Children

Apparently, Christmas Is For Children, at least according to Glen Campbell.

Frankly, I think that's too limited of a view

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• Glen Campbell – Christmas Is For Children (Released 1968, 3:21, 4.0 MB)
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From the Archives: December 22

• 2002:
  • Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley
  • 'Zat You Santa Claus by Louis Armstrong
• 2003: Snow from White Christmas
• 2004: O Come All Ye Faithful by Jeff Victor
• 2005: There's A Hole In My Christmas Stocking by Caroleer Singers and Orchestra
• 2006: What Are You Doing New Year's Eve by Eric Reed
• 2007: Sleigh Bells by Gary Mann
• 2008:
  • White Christmas by The World's Greatest Jazzband of Yank Lawson & Bob Haggart
  • White Christmas by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra
• 2009: Christmas Island by The Andrews Sisters
• 2010: Frosty the Snowman by Ella Fitzgerald

What's This All About?
New to Steve's 25 Days of Christmas Music? Take some time to read the explanation and introduction!