Disneyland 2011

Well Scott's sister did it again....she talked us (ok, Scott...I need no "talking into) into going to Disneyland for Fall Break. We had a great time!!! We only were able to stay three days in the park this time...but it actually was just right. The weather was a little cool in the mornings and perfect the rest of the time! Wednesday the kids played hookie and didn't go to school. I drove them all down to Parowan where we waited for Scott and my brother in law, Greg to show up after they were done with work. And then we were off! We made it to CA around 10:30 pm. Not too late. We were up and at 'em early in the morning.


The park was decorated for Halloween. It looked awesome!


We let the kids get one thing each. Brinley got her hat she wanted with her name on the back.


The boys got to make their own light sabers

And Jentry got a Tower of Terror shirt...that I did not get a picture of. Whoops, sorry.


We did the "Trick or Treating" with Mickey Mouse. That's where they close the park down at 7 and you have to buy different tickets. You dress up and go around to different trick or treat stations and they give you LOADS ( and I do mean LOADS) of candy. It was nice because there wasn't a ton of people there so you basically walked onto the rides. Except for the Haunted House...I think EVERYONE wanted to go to that) But we went on a few rides over and over again. Didn't even have to get off of them. Just stayed on and went again. The boys konked out half way through so we went back to our hotel. But they also had dance parties with the characters and lots of things going on.



The next day was Saturday and I think every person in Utah and California went to Disneyland that day. WOWZERS! It was our Magic Morning so we got to go in earlier and get done all the rides we wanted so that afternoon we went back to the hotel and did some swimming and resting (For Scott)

It was a great vacation...but Scott wont be doing that again, anytime soon. We have Disneylanded that boy OUT!

St George

For Scott's parents anniversary they treated all of the kids to a trip to St George. (They were married in the St George Temple) We had a great time! The girls got to go down a day early and go to the Tuachaun and see The Little Mermaid. It was amazing. The girls really loved it!!! I didn't bring my camera. So all I have are iPhone pictures. Which don't turn out well in the dark. But you get the idea...




When we first got to our hotel I told the girls that it was ok to jump on the beds. They thought that was awesome. Brinley said, "Dad would NEVER have let us do this." Score for Mom!!!




When the boys finally showed up we had a fun time swimming and going out to eat.





We also had family pictures at the temple.





The next day we headed to Cedar City to celebrate Scott's grandma's 85th birthday.



We did some more family pictures and headed on our way home.


Scott's grandma had an open house that night that I hear went really well. We were sad to have missed it but the kids were beyond ready to go home and I know they wouldn't have lasted! It was a GREAT weekend getaway!

My Bro Got Himself Hitched

I cant believe it. My "little" brother...married.

Todd married Melissa on August 29 in Alpine, Utah.

Everything turned out awesome! Im so glad to have a new "sister" and a cute little neice and nephew!!! Our family has about doubled this last year!! I love it.

Ty's First Day of School

I cannot believe it...I have THREE in school. For so many years Ive been saying.. "When the boys are in school..." and now here we are... Ty is loving Kindergarten. He has a great teacher and he can't wait to go every day! He is super smart and is doing great!! His favorite part of school is... you guessed it, recess.

Here are a few pics from the first day. Isn't he the cutest?




Chase has done REALLY well with Ty gone. I didn't think that would be the case. But he just does puzzles or plays and waits for Ty to come home.

Aw Man, I almost forgot...

Ty learned how to ride his bike without training wheels this summer. He thinks he is pretty hot stuff! He rides his bike home from school now and he is getting faster and faster at it.

First Day of School 2011

The girls are back at school...much to Brinleys dismay!!! Actually, it hasn't been as bad as she thought it would be and she is... dare I say...enjoying it? I don't know if I'd go that far...but she does set her clothes out every night and is up and at em every morning ready to go! (Lets hope that lasts at least a few weeks)

Jentry is now in 8th grade. That is hard for be to believe!! Shes getting so old. And I'm still 17 so I don't know how that is working!



Here she is watching for the bus. She doesn't go outside until she sees the bus coming down the road.


..Brinley is in 4th grade this year. I remember 4th grade so clearly! (so does Scott...he had a huge crush on Mrs Ford...but don't tell him I told you so...)


They both had a great first day. But, they were both then sick for the 2nd day. Both with different illnesses. Brinley is over hers but Jentry is still trying to shake hers. So it hasn't been the greatest first week of school!!

Ty will start on Monday. He is so excited he can barely stand it!

Crash Derby

Ok I dont know what I was expecting going to a crash car derby...but I didnt expect THAT!! By "that" I mean...I dont think I expected them to actually crash into eachother! I have never been so tense in my life. I kept looking over at Scott mouthing..."OH MY GOSH!!!" and he would be doing the same thing. Everytime I looked back at him he was shaking his head in disbelief. LOL.

But, a fun time was had by all and maybe by next year the shock will have worn off and we will go again! I dont know if my heart can handle it tho.

I just couldnt believe how hard they were hitting eachother. 2 cars flipped over and one car started on fire.



I think all the kids enjoyed it. (Well, except for Brinley..she has a VERY sensitive nose and the smells were bugging her. But I think she got used to it) The boys loved the loud motors and by boys..I mean all three of my boys....

I had to get a picture with the kids...its the only type of picture I ever get with them...self portraits.





Crazy boys!!!

Im an Aunt! Again!!!

Cole James
8.14.11
7 lbs 8 oz
19.5"

I have a cute new nephew that Im totally in love with!! Mandy and I got to be there when he was born and it was amazing! (Thanks Kym!) He is the cutest lil guy around.

Labor went perfect...well for me. I dont know how Kym felt about it. But she did look pretty good during it!



Welcome to the World CJ!




The proud grandparents

The proud sister!


Cousin snuggles




We are so glad you are here, ya little cutie!!!

Contacts...

Jentry has been asking for contacts this year and we finally got her some. Only to discover that she couldn't get the little devils in! She tried and tried and tried...for hours. But was having no luck! So she just kind of gave up. Well, Maddie (her cousin) got some this year too and didn't have any trouble getting them in. I think that gave Jentry the "umph" she needed to try again! And she did it! She got them in! And she hasn't had too hard of a time since. Now she can do what she has ALWAYS wanted to do..

WEAR SUNGLASSES!!!

Orem Owlz Game

Dont know if its THAT blog worthy. But thought Id blog about it anyway...just so when the kids grow up they can think we actually did things with them. ;) We went to the Orem Owlz game. We arent big sports fans. Thats about it...

But it was fun to hang out with family...so it was worth it.

Oh and we did get Krispie Kreme donuts on the way home...so I guess it wasnt THAT bad. ;)