Disneyland 2009 & Newport Beach

Disneyland trip

What a trip!!  We spent three days at Disneyland and we all had a really great time.  The weather was just perfect and even though there was a lot of people there, we made the most of it.  The boys loved watching the Jedi training and Owen's favorite ride was StarTours (of course).  His souvenir was a StarTours ship with Captain Rex and R2 on it.  He also got to talk to the sea turtle, Crush, from Finding Nemo.  Aidan and Jared talked to him too.  They thought it was pretty cool, especially Jared (he still talks about it).  Aidan's favorite rides were the trains.  We made it to all of them and one of them like 8-9 times (Casey Jr.'s train).  He hid from Zurg the first time he saw him, but warmed up pretty fast.  Of course, Jared and I loved the roller coasters.  The new Toy Story ride was pretty fun.  Unfortunately, our favorite ride, Screamin' California, we didn't get to go on--too long a line--always.  We stayed in the park until closing because then we could ride on all the rides that had long lines all day.  Taking a nap in the middle of the day did wonders for us all.  

I can't get the pictures to download, I'll keep trying!

We also made a trip to Balboa Beach in Newport.  It is a nice clean beach and the waves were huge.  Of course, Owen was all wet within minutes and the water was C-O-L-D.  I stuck my toes in a couple of times and that was enough for me.  There were bikinis all around me and I was in a jacket!  I'm turning into a wimp!  The boys loved chasing the waves and playing in the sand.  We will have to stay longer next time.  It was so nice to be together.  The boys were very good and we did most everything that we wanted to do.  It won't be our last trip, that's for sure.

Disneyland or BUST!!

Our last trip to Disneyland

Tomorrow we are off to Disneyland!!  A vacation to celebrate our reunion!  We are all very excited and will share picts when we get back.  If anyone wants to join us, please do...just give us a call to tell us your there!!

Happy #3 Aidan!!

We had Aidan's 3rd birthday a week ago.  He was so excited to have his birthday.  We had family and neighbors join in the fun.  Food for all and lots of presents for Aidan.  He was excited mostly for his presents and his cake.  He wanted to open his presents when he got them.  So we first sang a big happy birthday and he blew his candle out.  He wanted to do it again, so Jared lighted the candle and he just sat there.  He said, "Sing happy birthday."  So a couple people sang However, that wasn't good enough, so we sang another big happy birthday and THEN he blew his candle out.  He was so happy with all of his presents!!  What little kid wouldn't be with a bunch of new toys!  More trains, new tracks, light saber and starwars shirt were his favorites.  Everytime he opened a present he would say, "It's for me!  It's for me! Please open it."  We all thought that was pretty funny.  

Everyone had a great time, even Owen said he had fun at Aidan's birthday.  The boys played for the rest of the day with Aidan's presents and Aidan just couldn't put some of them down.  (Notice the trains in his arms as he's trying to play with his light saber.)  

We love our silly Aidan boy, who is growing up so fast!!  Happy birthday, little man!

We made it!!

Well, we finally made it down here!  I am so glad to be a family again and to be back down here.  I have missed  St. George, but will surely miss Logan.  We had a lot of good times up there...lots of parties, dinners, family, friends, and neighbors.  It was hard to go, but it was time and I'm grateful we can be here.  We are living in my uncle's house (in NV) until our house sells, then we will make our way back to St. George.  We're crossing every finger!!  Thanks for everyone's help and for your kind words of encouragement.  We love you all!!