Saturday, November 14, 2009

Yes, Disneyland again

Day One: Got up early and drove over to California. Thanks to Navi-dad (i.e. papa Mark) we got there without getting lost. We spent the afternoon at Disney and enjoyed walking onto almost every ride. Max told us he was ready to go home after the fourth ride.





Day Two: Max woke up at 5:30 a.m. ready to go. Disney opened at 8 so we got there nice and early. We walked onto most rides at Disneyland and got to have pictures with some characters before it got too crowded. Then we headed over to California Adventure. Max got to ride on Soarin' and said he liked it but when we asked if he wanted to go again, he said "Maybe tomorrow?" That's Max code for "No, I am never going on that ride again." He does that with Matterhorn.
After California Adventure started to get busy, we decided to hit the Newport scene. We went to Ruby's, walked around the beach, and of course did a little shopping at our favorite consignment store. After a while, we headed back to Disneyland in jammies just in time for the parade and some hot chocolate.












Day Three: Club 33. What else is there to say besides Thanks, John for hooking us up!!







Day Four: Another early day. Got to the park around 8 and it was pretty empty. Rode on a bunch of rides until Santa arrived. Max told him that he wanted a Razor scooter for Christmas, just like his friend Jack had. After we got a quick picture with Pluto and headed out. Santa was definitely a great way to end the trip!








p.s. That picture in Club 33 is from one of my all-time favorite movies...can anyone guess which one??

Monday, November 09, 2009

Such a girl




She LOVES wearing her tiara and tutu. . . and LOVES reading her princess books...and LOVES twirling around in circles until she falls down...

Sunday, November 01, 2009

Halloween

It has been a BUSY week! We had major Halloween Spirit at our house, here are some pix from the last few days:

Pumpkin carving with dad






Trunk or Treat at the Ward. They had tons of fun things like a Haunted obstacle course, a cake walk, fishing for prizes, and trunk or treating. Max loved it!
The highlight for me had to be the Bishop's son dressed as Perry the Platypus and the Bishop going around saying "Where's Perry?" It was SO funny!






And of course, Trick or Treating around the neighborhood!






We also went to Morgan's school for some Office Trick or Treating and fun activites they had set up. Unfortunately we forgot the camera...
The funniest thing though, the Dean gave out Apples and even though Max had a bucket FULL of candy, all he wanted was the apple! That's my boy!






Hitchin' a ride

Hey, Max, can I have a ride?
Can we stop and get my doggie?
Falling, er, flying off...holding the dog was too much... So tough, she got right back on
Sorry, London...you're slowing me down.

Friday, October 30, 2009

London's big day!



I decorated the house with butterflies. London loved going around and pulling them all down.

Opening presents....thanks Gramma and Papa Bill for my Bitty Baby!!

Taking a stroll in her new tutu

More presents... love that hair!
Anthem park. FREEZING cold and of course I forgot her jacket. But it was fun anyways!
Riding the train...through the sprinklers...in 60 degree weather....

Bonjour, Butterfly! cake

mmm..... can you pass me a cupcake, too??
Loving more presents! Thanks Grammie, Papa Mark, Uncle Logan, Uncle Taylor, Arica, Lindsey, Whit, and Jonas... whew! The outfit and toys were too much! She loved it all!
Loves her new Princess book!

And her doll!! Better give her kisses.

And of course, we had to Build-A-Bear! London got a Tinkerbell Bear...

...and Max got a Bat Bear! Which London wanted to trade for...

Thanks to all our family that made her day extra special! The gifts were all wonderful and she loved every single thing!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Happy Birthday London!


Little miss, little miss,
Oh how you twirl!
We love you so much,
you're our sweet little girl!
From when you wake up,
to when you fall down,
You are the smiliest
duchess around.
I love how you ooh
and grunt when you walk.
You've got so much to say,
You sure like to "talk"!
You leave no drawer unopened,
no room unturned
you're one busy baby
I have quickly learned.
You adore your brother,
and he loves you, too
You follow him around
and he chases you.
The giggles you give
would make anyone melt.
You have the sweetest spirit
I'm sure everyone's felt.
You're my cuddly bug
who loves to give kisses.
I sure love you, London,
Loads of birthday wishes!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Mother Nature's Farm

This last weekend we took the kids to a little farm out in Mesa that has all sorts of fall activities for kids. Max got to pick out a pumpkin and decorate it, take a hay ride, see some animals, run through a maze, and play in a bounce house, all for $7!
London kind of just tromped around, loving the animals and pumpkins. The weather was even nice for us and we all got to wear, gasp, JEANS! Of course, by the time we were ready to go, Max was red-faced and "sweating his stinkin' guts out!"

The hay ride that took us around what we can only describe as a Phoenix farm. Think junkyard.

This kid can RUN

London loved sticking her head in the hole. She thinks she is sooo funny!

Can I have one dad? PLEASE??

Photo op at the entrance

By the Way...

My phone is caput.
If you need to chat, call me at home. OR you can call me on Morgan's cell because TADA! He is FINALLY HOME!
To any of you trying to get ahold of me by calling or text and are mad that I'm not responding, now you know. SORRY! It's been out since last Friday.
Should be back in commission by the end of the week...we'll see!

Friday, October 23, 2009

Halloween Crafts

I just LOVE Halloween decorations (who doesn't!?) and have had fun making a few these past few weeks (in my extra no-husband time). Here are some samples:
Halloween Countdown


Jenny Coates totally hooked me up with this one. I love how it turned out and can't wait to get started on my Christmas one!!

Paper Bag scrapbooks



Siri showed me this idea and I LOVE it! You just use scrapbook paper, ribbon, and stickers on folded up lunch sacks and add your own Halloween pictures.

Autumn Embroidery Project

Jenn let me have this pattern and I'm so excited it's finished! Now all I need to do is get it framed. Too bad nowhere down here is as cool as the Wood Connection in Salt Lake. Guess I'm just going to have to find a way to get up there...

Why I don't make my bed anymore






Yes, Max pulled my step bench up to the foot of the bed so he could help London up.

Oh, Max

Me: Max, please don't throw mom's nice pillows!
Max: Oh, I can only throw the mean ones?