Cassidy met up with us in the afternoon and spent our last night at the condo with us. Brandon was so sad when we dropped her off. He wanted to take her home with us.
Fun times were had, but we are SOOOO glad to be home!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Vacation Fun, Friday at Disney!
Ryan and I tried REALLY hard to not be grouchy on the last day. We were so worn out, but we wanted to end on a good note.
Cassidy met up with us in the afternoon and spent our last night at the condo with us. Brandon was so sad when we dropped her off. He wanted to take her home with us.
Cassidy met up with us in the afternoon and spent our last night at the condo with us. Brandon was so sad when we dropped her off. He wanted to take her home with us.
Vacation Fun, Thursday at the beach!
In case you are wondering (none of you probably are), we forgot the camera on Wednesday. We did meet our friends, the Smiths, though and had fun. But I was grouchy and TIRED.
So, on to Thursday. We met up with Sally again for a beach day. We decided on Malibu, since we grew up so close, and loved it back in the day. Actually, it was El Pescadero. Fun times, but BAD traffic and VERY WINDY. It took us as long to get there and back as it would have taken us to get to Phoenix. Yuck!
Brandon was huddled in a ball under his towel the whole time.
Me and Alexa still had fun.
Sally and Ainsley spent most of the time digging holes, and looking in the tide pools for crabs, mussels and other sea creatures.
As I said in the earlier post, the kids LOVE Aunt Sally and we are so glad we spent time with her!
So, on to Thursday. We met up with Sally again for a beach day. We decided on Malibu, since we grew up so close, and loved it back in the day. Actually, it was El Pescadero. Fun times, but BAD traffic and VERY WINDY. It took us as long to get there and back as it would have taken us to get to Phoenix. Yuck!
Brandon was huddled in a ball under his towel the whole time.
Me and Alexa still had fun.
Sally and Ainsley spent most of the time digging holes, and looking in the tide pools for crabs, mussels and other sea creatures.
As I said in the earlier post, the kids LOVE Aunt Sally and we are so glad we spent time with her!
Vacation Fun, Tuesday at Disney!
Tuesday was less crowded, and more fun! Sally was able to join us with her season pass, and there were hardly any lines! The kids fought over who got to ride with Sally (and anything else they could think about fighting over!)
Vacation Fun, Monday at Disney!
I know that Disneyland is supposed to be the "happiest place on earth," but I have to admit it. I am not the happiest mom on earth when we are there.
First of all, this is what my kids look like when they have to wait in line. This happens to be Star Tours. I can only imagine that Ryan was having almost as much fun with Alexa, waiting outside for the switchback pass. YES, I brought treats for the lines. YES, I tried to be happy and smiley. I MAY have achieved that on the first day, but I don't think it lasted. ;)
The much needed, and long screamed about nap. Ryan says he's not going back until she is 42 inches.
Ryan and the kids on the ladybug ride. I have to say, I love CA Adventure more than Disneyland. The older kids can go on the scary rides like Tower of Terror and CA Screamin', while me and Alexa hang out in Bugs Life. Way cool.
First of all, this is what my kids look like when they have to wait in line. This happens to be Star Tours. I can only imagine that Ryan was having almost as much fun with Alexa, waiting outside for the switchback pass. YES, I brought treats for the lines. YES, I tried to be happy and smiley. I MAY have achieved that on the first day, but I don't think it lasted. ;)
The much needed, and long screamed about nap. Ryan says he's not going back until she is 42 inches.
Ryan and the kids on the ladybug ride. I have to say, I love CA Adventure more than Disneyland. The older kids can go on the scary rides like Tower of Terror and CA Screamin', while me and Alexa hang out in Bugs Life. Way cool.Vacation Fun, Sunday part 3
Cassidy, Alexa, Griffin, Ainsley and Brandon
Sunday we also got to go see our cousins. We had a delicious dinner with Wendy, Will and the kids. Brandon and Griffin got along fabulously starting minute 1. Ainsley took a few minutes to warm up, but as you can see, she and Cassidy kept busy.
Thanks for having us, guys! It was SOOO fun!
Sunday we also got to go see our cousins. We had a delicious dinner with Wendy, Will and the kids. Brandon and Griffin got along fabulously starting minute 1. Ainsley took a few minutes to warm up, but as you can see, she and Cassidy kept busy.
Thanks for having us, guys! It was SOOO fun!Vacation Fun, Sunday part 2
After the temple, we drove to the beach. Just a relaxing walk was what we planned.
But Ainsley "fell" in the water and was soaking wet.
And Alexa ended up with no clothes and a very soggy diaper. She LOVED the water. She is just like her sister. Watching them that day was more fun than any other day, Disneyland included!
But Ainsley "fell" in the water and was soaking wet.
And Alexa ended up with no clothes and a very soggy diaper. She LOVED the water. She is just like her sister. Watching them that day was more fun than any other day, Disneyland included!
Vacation Fun, Sunday part 1
We took our kids out of school for a week for a much needed vacation. We headed to Anaheim for LOTS and LOTS of Disney. hmmm. Maybe a bit too much.
Anyway, we started Sunday by visiting the Newport Beach Temple. Ryan visited this temple previously, but it was a first for me. What a beautiful temple!
Love my kids!!!
Anyway, we started Sunday by visiting the Newport Beach Temple. Ryan visited this temple previously, but it was a first for me. What a beautiful temple!
Love my kids!!!
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