Disneyland Day 2

Day two was spent between both parks.  KK wanted to ride a roller coaster the day before but was a 1/2 inch to short so today we cam prepared with her tall shoes that gave her at least an inch of height.  She passed and had so much fun riding the roller coaster.

All the grandkids (besides Corbin)

I of cousre had to take a picture of us out front of Disneyland.

Boys riding the boat tour

Girls riding the boat tour

We waited in line over and hour so KK could meet some of the princesses.  Belle was my favorite because she was the most talkative and nice.  KK was in heaven.

Ariel was KK's favorite.

KK playing piano in Mickey's house

Family Photo

Smee from Captain Hook

I was surprised that Aidan wasn't scared of the beast.

That night Disneyland set up for Halloween.  The kids were able to trick or treat inside of the park.  They got lots of candy.

Aidan was so scared for the Haunted Mansion but once inside he loved it.

Disneyland Day 1

We were spoiled again this year and got to go on a Waite family vacation.  We went with Trev's parents and all his sisters and their families.  It was fours days of fun.  We left Corbin at home since he was to young to ride most of the rides and we wanted it to be a fun time for KK and Aidan. 

Aidan and Crew were like this most of the time...holding hands.

The first day we spent mostly at California adventure.  We did run into a lot of friends there.

Like Goofy....

Mater

Lighting McQueen

& Pluto

I didn't get a picture but there is a ride there called the Tower of Terror.  I have never been on it and never will but with a lot of coaxing and bribing Trev got the kids to go on it.  The kids both cried and talked about how much they hated it.  KK talked about it for weeks after.  She even had bad dreams about it.  I guess we won't get the best parent award this year. 

Ragnar 2011

I can not believe it has already come and gone but this was a goal I had worked towards for months and I am so proud of myself for actually accomplishing it.  I completed the Ragnar Race.  For those of you who don't know what that is...it is a race that is over 24hrs long and covers about 188 miles. The running is divided among 12 people and each person runs three separate legs of the race.  I was lucky number 12 so I was the last to run.  My first and last leg were 6.5 miles and my second leg was 3 miles, so total I ran 16 miles in less than 24 hrs.  We were in the car most of the time cheering on our teammate that was running.  We did get a hotel room and I got to sleep from 5 am until 8am.  I didn't feel the greatest since I was 7 weeks pregnant with identical twins, but I knew it was something I wanted to do and so I made the best of it. 

A plus was I got to meet some of the coolest, strongest chicks.  My sister in law got me into this mess and most of the team was from her ward. Let me tell you it must be a pretty cool ward.

Our team name was Kickin' Asphalt.  We had 2 vans and these are the girls that were in my van.

Me and my sister in law(who by the way ran almost 30 miles during the race.  She was only scheduled for 22 miles but she ended up running with 2 other girls who needed the moral support to finish)

At night, we had to be decked out in all our protective gear and vests.  The headlight was annoying.

Our second day out with us sporting our team tank tops.

This was taken right before my last leg

It was such a blast to do and I hope I am in good enough shape after having my babies to do it next year!!!

Craft Group

I started a craft group.  My kids definitely need the social interaction and I need the motivation to actually do it so I figured it I started this I would have other people to motivate me.  Aidan loved having all his friends over.  We painted pumpkins.  The kids liked it but I think they just like being together and don't really care what they do.

Corbin's cheese face

It was fun. 

The next week Hollie was in charge and we made ghost by painting the kid's feet and made spiders by painting the kids hands.

The next week I was in charge and we made turkey headband made with their hands.  They didn't last very long but they had fun making them.

 

Soccer Pictures

It has been fun to watch the kids learn how to play soccer. KK has practice two time a week and Aidan has one and then they both play a game on Saturday.  It is amazing how quick they pick things up.

KK chilling before a game.

We are to cheap to buy soccer pictures so Trev took some of his own.

KK's soccer team

Aidan's soccer picture

Aidan hanging with is friends...Devin, Gavin, and Brooklynn

All of us hanging out watching the game.

Aidan's soccer team

Corbin Sick

Corbin had been sick off and on for over 3 weeks.  I think a lot had to do with him teething. He was getting his canines and molars at the same time.  The poor boy didn't want to eat anything.  He would just want to be held.  So needless to say he spent  alot of time watching his ipod.  He would wake up in the morning ask for it and if we didn't give it to him he would throw a fit. 

Yes....that is his breakfast hanging out of his mouth

The new thing he started doing is using his pillow as his blanket.  He will lay on his blanket and cover himself with his pillow. 

I am so glad he is over it...I don't know how much more whining I could of handled.

Pumpkin Patch and Painting 2011

My kids look forward each year to picking their own pumpkin at the pumpkin patch.  We got smart and went the first day it opened this year.  We had plenty to choose from. 

It's so funny watching the kids decide what pumpkin they want  but when they decide they stick with it.  I would for sure think they would want to switch it a million different times but that wasn't the case.  I guess they knew what ones were destined to come home with us. 

All prepped and ready

Corbin lasted longer than I thougt he would.

Daddy coming up with his plan

KK and her cute smile

He didn't want to stop and take a picture

The final product!!!

I love traditions!!!

Chocolate Halloween

G Ma gave us a Halloween chocolate making kit at the beginning of September.  Ever since then my kids have been begging me to do it.  Me, being the mean mother, told them they had to wait until October.  So Sept 30th,  I caved and we did it for family home evening. 

My kids love anything craft like so they throughly enjoyed being creative with their chocolate creations.

Corbin helped a little but he enjoyed eating it more.

They were delicious!!!

1st grade Open House

Kaitlyn loves her new school and she loves her teacher, Mrs. Smith.  The school had an open house so I was able to go meet her teacher...the one I hear so much about.

KK showing off some of the stuff she has done.

I love my little girl!