A wonderful California vacation!

We finally had our first official family vacation...yay! We decided It was time the kids saw Disneyland (before Cozy grows out of the 'princess' stage although I never did ;) The kids did great on the flight but we had to entertain Aurora the whole flight which became a bit of a chalenge. definately wont be going on any extended flight travel anytime soon.

We started our vacation off at the beach. It was the kids fist time in the ocean (they're a bit deprived, I know) Of course, they LOVED it and we all got lots of sun! Poor Chris is blistered and even mentioned how bad it was in his testimony today at church. :)

We stayed at my aunt Jeanette's house and got the royal treatment. this is us before going to church with them on the Sunday.

Sea World

Disneyland! Disneyland! Disneyland!

My best friend Devon and her little family met up with us in Disneyland and showed us the ropes. We had a ball!!

OUR FUN WEEKEND

We have been looking forward to the Scotish festival for what feels like ages! The rain was the only disapointment...that and the cost. We loved the pipe bands, highland games and ofcourse the food. I had a proper sausage roll! yum! We drove all the way to thanksgiving point and after about an hour it started pouring down (proper Scotish weather) It was an adventure and a lot of fun!

We then went to our ward primary carnival...can I just say after what we spent at the festival I was so glad we belong to such a great church where the parties are free :) The kids had a blast with the blow up slide, face painting, endless prizes and a really entertaining clown who invited Cozy up on stage to help her with a magic trick. The kids were in heaven!

Also, have to mention that after Cozy begged to have her training wheels off her bike, Buddy mastered it. Took him only minutes! :) needless to say his sister was very motivated after that and she then got it down. They look so cute riding it!!

discovering my grean thumb

I knew it was in my blood to want to plant things but only really figured it out this summer. The picture doesn't really show much but I have planted flowers and done my best to make our front yard look nice. Today I was weeding and mowing and boy is it exhausting! I love having a home and taking care of it..so very rewarding.

Parcels from the Grandparents!!!

The kids got spoiled from their English Grandparents! Parcels came in the post today filled with clothes and sweeties. Thanks Denise and Nigel...we love you!

HAPPY EASTER

this was the kids after a long weekend of fun! Posing in their sunday best. Yes, thats a bunny in Cozettes hair....she insisted!

neighborhood easter egg hunt
and the kids scored big time!

playing with Cousins

80's gals! Love those mini skirts

Buddy and Cozettes Birthdays

What a birthday week we had! Tuesday we celebrated Elias's by going to see bedtime stories the movie (with Adam Sandler) It was super funny! Cozettes birthday was Thursday and when Chris got home from work we got in the car and headed for Chuck-e-cheezes where we piged out on pizza and bought way to many tokens! The tradition is breadfast in bed while opening presents then cake and icecream after dinner. The celebrations continued through the weekend as Cozette got her ears pierced Saturday. She was a trooper and barely flinched. We had a family party for them Sunday and my sibblings and parents spoiled them rotten! so long birthday week....see ya next year. I'm tired!