Disneyland 2011

We decided we wanted to go to Disneyland this year and when we told everyone we were going they all decided to come too! It was so much fun Tiff, Amber and I got into the pin trading this year and it was so hilarious we would literally run from place to place looking for certain pins, trying to get there before each other and tiff even ended up getting a little physical pushing Amber out of the way a few times!

The kids had so much fun, Gray loved the rollercoaster in Toon Town, Its a Small World, and the new Disney Junior show. Ali went on all the rides she was so brave this year, and Ashton's most favorite thing was the farris wheel! They loved getting the autographs from all of the Characters, Grayson's favorite one of course was Mickey Mouse, he cried when Morgan tried to put him down to get his picture, but when he was in Morgans arms he just couldn't stop waving in Mickey's face and saying "Hi icky Mouse!"

We love Disneyland and are already planning our next trip!

Grayson's ear surgery

Well Grayson had to get tubes in his ears after having several back to back infections this winter. He did really well with his surgery, although he was just like his dad when he tried to wake up from the anesthesia He kicked and threw himself around and just fought it for about and hour and a half......Not fun! So far he is doing really well and hasn't had an another infection.

He was starting to feel "silly" after his medicine!

Ashton's 6

I cannot believe that my little Ashty Bum is 6 years old already. It really seems like just yesterday that they put him in my arms, and I stared into those huge beautiful brown eyes for the first time and fell in love! Ashton has such an amazing spirit, just looking into his eyes can make you cry. He is so sweet and is constantly saying the cutest things to me like: " Mom you look beautiful","Mom I am going to marry you someday" "Mom you are the best cooker ever" "well you sure look beautiful today Ali" and so many more I could write all day! He will still let me pick him up and get loves and I take every chance I get! I never know when the day will come that he will be embarressed to give me kisses! He loves to play the Wii, jump on the tramp play with his best friend James, anything that has to do with motorcycles, "snowedmobiles" and camping. He is learning how to read, and loves it! He loves Maya (his great dane) they usually fall asleep everynight all snuggled up together on the couch!

I thank Heavenly Father everyday for you Ashton and I love you with every ounce of my being. You truly are my little angel boy!

Hawaii 2010

We have the best Mom (Nama) in the world! The past couple of Thanksgiving's she has been able to take all of us to Kona, and she always reminds us that we wouldn't be able to go if it wasn't for my Dad! We have so much fun playing on the beaches, sea shell hunting, snorkeling, and just relaxing at the Hilton! The kids love the lagoon there; they ride the paddle boards and just have fun playing in the shallow warm water. We love to go to the farmers markets and get fresh fruit to snack on, and the kids love to find treasures! It is so absolutely beautiful and I am so thankful that we are all able to go and have that time there together as a family! Thanks Mom (and Dad) for such an amazing trip.

A day at Grandma and Papa Bob's house.

We all loaded up and headed to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Grandma made her famous sugar cookies and pudding cups for everyone (well actually she said they were for the great grandkids, but since we love them and grew up eating them we decided we would eat them instead! The kids enjoyed looking at all of the different little houses and people in Grandma's Christmas village set. Ali loves to color, and put together puzzles with Grandma when we go over, while Grandpa just sits and laughs at all of the "crazy" little boys running around! Just walking in the front door, and the smell of their home sends a flood of memories through you!