Monday, March 28, 2011

Happiest Place on Earth!

Ahh, what a great week we had at Disneyland! It only could have been made better by a little bit more sun and a little less rain but all in all, it was perfect. I actually think our kids do better in the cool weather than they do in warm weather. They are products of San Francisco and Portland weather and don't handle the heat very well. So the weather was actually perfect for them. We drove down (17 hours) from Portland and spent 4 days in Disneyland. Justin's parents met us there and it was a blast to have them with us. Justin's dad had his fancy camera there so I left most of the picture taking to him but haven't gotten those pictures yet so I thought I would post some of mine.


Davis' souvenir was this amazing battery-operated bubble blower. I'm not kidding, it filled the street with bubbles in a matter of seconds. He LOVED it!

I've decided that the girls are at the perfect age for Disneyland. They are big enough to go on everything and are old enough not to want to wait in line for all the characters :) They were so much fun on this trip and loved every ride!

Does he look happy or what?!

I think the ears they picked out fit their personalities perfectly and it made me so happy to see them wearing them around.

Enjoying the sun on Tom Sawyers island.

Too tired to even change into pajamas . . . we wore them out!

Ferris wheel with grandma!

Oh Davis was so excited to see these guys!


Waiting for the Bug's Life 3D movie.

Yes, I do still carry around my 40 pound 2 year old. He's my baby, okay!

Davis loved this "pataliller" train.

Oh how I love these kids.

Finding Nemo submarine.

Waiting in line with Grandma. On the first day as we were walking up to the security line Davis said, "I said I didn't want to wait in any lines!" Too bad, buddy!

Have you had these corn dogs from Disneyland? They are unreal. I won't say how many I ate while we were there.

On the Disneyland train. This was the first ride we went on. As soon Davis saw it when we walked through the gates, there was no way we were going to make it past without going on it. On the last day, Justin rode it 3 times in a row with Davis while the girls and I rode some "big" rides. I think Davis would have sat on it all day if we let him.

Awww!

Enjoying some take out Chinese food in the hotel.

What I didn't get pictures of were: the amazing fireworks and light shows, Emma's priceless face on Tower of Terror, us drenched from the downpour, the "date night" Justin and I had in the park after Justin's parents took the kids back to bed, and all the squeals of joy from the kids!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Happy 33 Justin!


Happy Birthday Justin! (one day late :) We just want you to know that we LOVE you so much and are thankful beyond words to have you in our lives. You are an amazing dad and husband and you brighten our lives every day. Thank you for balancing your life so well so that we always feel like you put us first despite all of the other demands on your time. 33 sure looks good on you! Love you!

Lanie, Abby, Emma and Davis

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Birthday Fun!

The day started out with breakfast with friends; crepes with strawberries and homemade cinnamon syrup before they headed off to school.

Then Davis and I met Emma at school and got to eat lunch with her and a few of her friends.
Then cake decorating at home for me. She wanted a flower garden cake this year.
After a birthday dinner of pesto penne and iceberg wedges with homemade ranch (Emma's request), we headed to Sky High to bounce the night away.
Here's Davis launching into the foam pit for about the hundredth time.
Then home for cake and ice cream (mint chocolate chip of course).
And we finished off the night with presents . . . does she look excited?
What can I say, they are obsessed!
Emma, we love you so much! We had a great day with you!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Happy Birthday Emma!

I can't believe my little girl is 7 today! What a great 7 years it has been with her in our lives. Emma you are such a joy in our home. You are sweet and helpful and a peacemaker; all we could ask for in a daughter. Here's a little bit about Emma at age 7:

Interests: Anything Harry Potter (books, movies, legos, wands), reading, drawing, riding bikes and scooters, playing with Abby
Favorite Foods: Iceberg wedges with homemade ranch, pasta, pizza, tomatoes, peppers
Looking forward to: going to Disneyland in a few weeks, swimming this summer
Loves: Being with family, watching America's Funniest Videos, reading with mom, playing outside, math, and reading

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA!


Saturday, March 5, 2011

Portland Timbers

As you may have noticed, I've been a bit behind on blogging for the last . . . well, year or so. So, I might be posting some older pictures in an attempt to catch up a little bit. Last summer we went to a Portland Timbers game with the kiddos. It was so fun. The girls are really into soccer so they loved seeing a real soccer game on that "huge" field. It was the loudest event I think I've ever been to though (and I've been to some really loud things before). There were some drum players that never stopped playing the entire match. It was also "bring your dog" night so Davis was in heaven as well. A good night all around.




Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Ready to Start Again!

So I've taken a break from blogging. Not even an intentional break, just seems like time has gotten away from me but I've been missing blogging. I know that Facebook is the new way to keep in touch but I miss this more personal way of "photo journaling" what is going on in our lives. It seems like time keeps going by faster and faster and I find myself already feeling a bit melancholy for this time in my life when my kids are little and things are really simple and wonderful. So . . . that said, I am going to try to get back on the blogging bandwagon and whether anyone will read this anymore or not, I will have it for my own memory's sake.

I call this one "I'm such a boy but I have 2 older sister I idolize."