Very Quick Trip to Disneyland

On Monday evening after Ben got home from work, we decided to go to Disneyland for a couple of hours. Unfortunately, when we got there at 7pm we found out that the park was closing at 8pm that night. On top of that, the parade had just started, so we had to squeeze our way through all the people on the sidewalk to get to the Dumbo ride. We were only able to go on two rides before it was time to head back home.

Now that Zac is 3 years old, he gets to have his very own season pass. He is so proud to have his own pass with his picture on it. I love that he waved to the camera as he was posing.

Zachary's first Disneyland Season Pass

Getting ready for lift off. And off we go!

Bad to the Bone!

Zachary's showing off his new Elmo tattoo.

Future Artists

Like most kids, Zac and Brayden love to color.

Party Weekend!

This past weekend we went to two birthday parties. On Saturday, we went to my cousin Brent's daughter Alyssa's 2nd birthday. It was held at a beautiful park, all the kids had a lot of fun. Brayden was in the last stages of a cold, so he and Ben stayed home.

On Sunday, we went to a party for my cousin Charlene's kid's. Her boys J.J. & Jayden had their 4th & 1st birthday parties. Their party was held at their gorgeous home. Their backyard looks like a tropical resort. They had a petting zoo and pony ride for the kids, a bounce house and all the kids (and some of the adults) went swimming in their amazing pool.

Needless to say we had a fun filled weekend.

This is my cousin Elisa's new baby girl Niamh (pronounced Nieve).
The love birds, Sharla and Bobby.
Zac on the death drop slide.
Zac and Bobby rock climbing.
After eating an orange cup cake.
Jumping in the bounce house at Alyssa's party. The petting zoo at J.J. & Jayden's party.

Brayden on the pony ride.

Noah's turn.

Zac and Alyssa

Fun in the water. Brayden is in the blue and black trunks.

There goes Kori!

Happy Birthday Kori!

Wednesday, April 16th was Kori's 11th birthday! The family got together at my Dad's house to celebrate. Kori received a Disneyland annual pass from her parents and her Mima. Carrie is going to take her to Disneyland tomorrow (Friday), and Kori gets to bring along her best friend Hannah.

Happy Birthday Kori!

Make a wish!

Brayden loved those cup cakes.
I'm so handsome.

Roller Derby here we come...

Mima and Pipa (my mom and Gary) got Zachary skates for his birthday. Of course when he wanted to ride his skates for the first time it was dark outside, but that didn't stop him. He had a lot of fun even though his feet were going in every direction.

This is how they looked when they started out.

And this is how they ended up when they got back.
I am happy to say there was no falling down and crying involved. Ben was very good about making Zac feel like he was flying when he would have done a face plant.

I Can't Believe It...

Kori cut her hair!!! In her 11 years of life, Kori has never cut her hair other than to have it trimmed. Carrie, Sharla and I have been trying to get her to chop her hair off for years but Kori simply refused. I think it's a perfect hair style for her and she says that she loves it too.

Let The Party Begin!

We had Zachary's birthday party in our new back yard. It was a beautiful and hot day. Thankfully my cousin Elisa gave Zac a pool for his birthday, so we had him open that present early so we could blow it up for all the kids to play in. It was perfect, all the kids had a great time and it kept them nice and cool. Zac received so many wonderful gifts, we are so blessed to have so many wonderful friends and family in our lives.

This is George with Zac. George is a very special person to us, especially to Zac.

Zac, Brayden and their cousin Alyssa.

Sharla's getting ready to help their other cousin Nuallan onto the slide.Brayden and Nuallan chillin'
It's present time!Bobby and Craig. Aren't they cool?

Sharla and our beautiful friend Maura.

Nick, Abi, Kara, Gary, Maura, Bobby and Travis
It's time for Alyssa to go home.

Happy Birthday Zachary!

Zachary turned 3 years old on Wednesday, April 9th! We had a crazy busy day. For lunch Sharla, Bobby and I took the kids to Chuck E. Cheese. Unfortunately I forgot my camera so I didn't take any pictures. Zac and Brayden both had a great time and fell right to sleep in the car on the way home.
As soon as they woke up from their naps, Ben and I loaded them into the car and headed to Disneyland. We were only there for a couple of hours which was perfect, this is exactly why I love having a season pass. We had a lot of fun, we even ran into two of our friends, Nick and Abi. It was great to catch up with them, it has been a while since we've seen each other.

Zachary loves Mickey!

Posing in front of Pooh's honey pots.

Ben and Brayden

Our friends Nick and Abi.

I thought Zac looked so funny with his jacket and shoes on over his Pajamas.

Sometimes they are nice to each other...

I couldn't pass up capturing this moment. While Zac and Brayden were hugging, Zac said, "I love you brother". Then Brayden said, "thank you." It made my heart melt.

A day at the Zoo

We went to the LA Zoo on Saturday. Zachary was very excited to see the Elephants and the Monkeys. Unfortunately, soon after we got there the batteries in my camera died so I didn't get very many pictures.

Here is the famous Reggie.

Zachary was a little scared of the Pelicans.
Zachary and I are in the far bubble pretending that we are Prairie Dogs.
Ben and Zac are on the left looking at a Yellow-Billed Magpie Bird.

Welcome Home World Traveler

Kori, her dad Craig, her Grandma Nancy, her Great Grandmother and Craig's girlfriend Stacy just got home today from a 2 week cruise through Spain, Italy, Morocco and Portugal. At the end of the trip they went to Ireland for about a day and a half and flew home from there. Kori said she had a great time but did get a little sea sick. The whole family went over to my dad's house to welcome Kori and Craig home. We are so glad to have them home again, we missed them both very much.

Kori got this cute hat from her Grandma Nancy in Ireland.

We all signed a welcome home banner for Kori.
Brayden has recently started to like wearing sunglasses.