OH WHAT A DAY!!!

We had a great day despite waking up to a constant drizzle of rain. We were not excited about it, but it turned out to be good because the park was virtually empty for a good hour to hour and a half. We were wet and cold but we persevered! Eventually the weather cleared and we were able to do all the rides with the exception of the water rapids. Taylor got "kicked" off the "Jumpin Jelly Fish" because she was crying. That was at the start of our day and she was a little freaked out. Adam threatened to take her back to the hotel room, so she asked for one more chance and she ended up jumpin on the rocket ride which takes you high in the air. The picture of her with the wind in her face is her "flying" above the park. Grandma Pam is with us and thank goodness for that because she was able to be a great companion for Makenzie- they are die hards for the scary rides. Speakin of SCARY- Parker is the MAN! Riding ALL the roller coasters- he LOVED them! We all agreed that "Soarin" is pretty amazing! We did see a family from our neck of the woods- Makenzies' lil "boyfriend" Calvin. They are great friends and his lil sister is in Taylors class so they were SO excited to see each other here.

Pam and I were the dancers for "Jedidiah and his band". They got a kick out of us dancing in the street and called us their "Rockettes". Pam and I ended our night with "The Tower of Terror".

I hung on to her as if she were Adam- it was so fun and I just have to say- my bottom came up out of the chair- freaky! Hope tomorrows a better weather day.

Were Here!! Disneyland Lets Party!

I can NOT believe that it took her FOREVER to figure out- we were at DISNEY! We are walking around the lobby- we are in the elevator- we are in our room and we are on the balcony( which over-looks the pool and we have a clear view of the Adventure Park where we can see Mickeys head on the roller-coaster) This picture captures her EXACT reaction when Adam helped her figure it out!

Celebrate Good Times- Come On!

So today was Taylors birthday and what a fun day SHE planned. ( She planned out all her meals and what we were doing before school) So she requested for breakfast a half of a toasted bagel with sausage, over medium egg and cheese. Then off Taylor and I went to SHOP! She picked out cute sparkly flip-flops from Payless( the ones in the picture above)- and a really super cute dress from the Childrens Place. Adam was hiking Zions with Makenzie and her classmates today which made it nice for Tay and I to have some time alone. For lunch Tay wanted a mini pizza- which was so easy for me! I then took her to school and rushed to piano- to then rush home, grab Adam and head to a meeting about Parker ( more on that at a later time), then rush back home to decorate and fill balloons with helium. I wanted everything done when she got home as a surprise. She loved it! The bday girl wanted her favorite for dinner- TACOS! Then for her treat she wanted cookie dough ice-cream, brownies, hot fudge, and fresh strawberries. Uncle Rod, Aunt Diane, and Grandma Pam came to help us celebrate!

She says " this was a good day to be 6." She also wished today was her friends party again.

We had a party last Friday to celebrate since 2mmrow is father/sons weekend. It was fun but windy! Taylor was so excited to have her first boy/girl party and to have her closest friends from her class, and all her cousins there! She doesn't even know it but the biggest surprise will come Sunday afternoon when we check into Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. We are taking her there as a surprise- check our blog daily after Sunday night to see our daily pics!

Cinco De Mayo

Party time! Yes- it was good news this morning! We are off to the gym- post ya later!

May Day,May Day!

I cant shut my mind off- thinking about the end of school? beginning of summer? Or is it the fact that I am STARVING? My stomach is just crying out to me, but I will hold tight! ( Fine Melissa aka Pinky- I will confess- I had SOME carmel corn tonight) Which leads me to my next topic. I am so impressed with the VK fam and their ability to remain extremely calm and patient in the mist of a "situation". (Think potty training) Not only that- but Pinky managed to make popcorn ( in an air popper) and THEN she covered it in HOMEMADE "carmel" of butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows. Who knew it could be sooo good? We had a fun game night and are now in total and complete awe of this family who is raising 4 small, wonderful, and extremely good lil boys. Check out her blog to learn more about this family.
I am hoping that I will have lost at least a pound this week- we will see in the morning!