Good Times

Our trip to Disney Land was different then I had imagined. In January when we decided to go, all I could think of was California and sun. Well, the sun was definately NOT shining in California while we were there, but we still had a GREAT time. We were prepared with our ponchos and that was a very good thing because the first day we were there we really needed them. It rained for a good four hours straight. But, by dang I paid lots of money to be there and I wasn't about to let the down pour ruin our fun. We toughed through it and the lines weren't bad and we had a really good time. Our kids thought we were driving. We surprised them by pulling into the Salt Lake City Airport. Jaxon kept saying look at all the airplanes. Look how close they are. Wow! Look at that one, then finally he said, "Where are we? Why are you parking the car here?" It was SO SO MUCH FUN!!! I was a little worried when we had to actually go outside to get on our tiny little plane, but we made it.

These are Nicky's (Tyson's sister) kids. They were with us the first day. It was so fun to spend time with them and to watch our kids build cousin memories. It worked out great because I was able to go on rides with Tyson while they sat with Parker and we watched their baby Camden while they went together. I think we should make this a tradition.








We got to see most of the characters. Parker was totally amazed by them. He would just stand there and stare at them with the biggest smile on his face. When he hugged Goofy, I had to seriously pull him off. My favorite is always Minnie. Notice the stocking hats on my boys. They had to wear them almost the entire time.


Jaxon's cousins Ryan and Jack always talk about how they got picked for the Jedi training when they went to Disney Land. Well, this was #1 on Jaxon's list of things to do. The first day, just before the down pour, he tried and didn't get picked and it crushed him, but he was a good sport. I just knew we were going to spend all three days waiting for the next show praying he'd get picked, but luckily, the next time we tried he was lucky enough to get picked. Those of you who don't know Jaxon too well, he is a HUGE HUGE fan of Star Wars. He collects all the little action figures, watches the movies and cartoons every chance he gets and plays any Star Wars games he can. So when he got picked to be in the Jedi training and got to fight this freaky Star Wars guy (Darth Moll???) he was way excited. It was so fun to watch him.





This is a picture of Jaxon on the last day. We were waiting in a line for the Aladin show. He decided to sit down and wait. A minute later I looked down and he had fallen asleep on the ground with his head between my legs. It had been a long, and eventful three days and he did just what I wished I could do at that moment.

I can't wait to go back again. Disney Land really is the most happy place on earth. Parker hasn't stopped talking about it. Yesterday at the doctor, he sat there and told Dr. Gibby all about Disney Land, and how he was brave and how the pirates were really just robots and that he got to see star wars guys and Woody and the mean fish in the water and he was laying on the ground showing him how the sharks swim with their tail and how the snow monster tried to get Jaxon and next time he can go on Splash Mountain and on and on. I can't believe all the details that he can remember. It was definately worth it. I am already ready to go back.

COME ON ALREADY!!!!

Maybe if I change my background from Valentines day, to something GREEN, February will end. I hate to be a complainer, but sometimes I wonder why I live in Idaho when I hate winter SO BAD. By the way, I do realize that I have lots to be thankful for, but I just want to say COME ON ALREADY SPRING GET HERE!!! I can't wait for track season, I can't wait to take my cute little boys on bike rides, I can't wait for a relaxing SPRING BREAK, I can't wait to jog outside everyday that I want to, not just when it's warm enough, I can't wait for four-wheeler rides, I can't wait to ride horses, AND I REALLY CAN'T WAIT FOR WARMTH!!! AAAAA warmth!!!!!!! One more thing, I can't wait for the roadshow to be over with. Then maybe I can blog more often OH YEAH!

Disney Land

I am really excited because we are going to Disney Land in February. Here is how we are doing it. We are flying out on Thursday Feb. 12th at 7:30. We will go to work that day and just head straight for the airport right from school. Here is the REALLY fun part, our kids don't know. We are going to have the bags packed in the trunk and tell them we are going to Salt Lake or somewhere. Then when we get to the airport we will break the news to them. I can hardly wait. Jaxon, like most kids has always wanted to fly in a "real live" airplane. I don't know if he'll be more excited for Disney Land or to fly. Here is another cool part. It just so happens that Nicky, Ira & kids AND Chelsi, Tate & Colby will most likely be there at least one of the same days as us. Good timing (for us anyways). The last time we went to Disney Land Parker was only 4 weeks old. What was I thinking? I don't think I was. I am so excited and since I can't tell my kids and have to keep it quiet in the house, I had to blog about it, I had to tell someone. So, pray for good Anahiem weather in February. I would LOVE to see the sun again!!!

YES! YES! YES!!

THE BEST THING JUST HAPPENED!!!!! I got a phone call from Mr. Barzee, the principal and guess what-SNOW DAY!!!! YES! YES! YES! I am so excited. I think I'll watch the Today Show under my blanket. Actually it's an ice-day, but we'll take em any way we can get em!!! OH YA!!!! Best thing, my kids are still in bed!!! GREAT CALL MR. BEAUTLER!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Hope you all have a GREAT day too!!!

BIRTHDAY BOY

Happy Birthday Jaxon!!!

I can't believe that seven years ago I had been in the hospital for 10 weeks just praying this sweet little boy would survive. He truly is my little (or not so little anymore) miracle boy.


I got to visit his first grade class and tell some fun stories about him.

His Aunt Toni had a bunch of balloons tied to a cute little monkey delivered to his class. What a very fun surprise for him. Like he always says, Toni spoils him-and she really does.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!!!!!!

I am wishing it was January 2007 again, and we had this to look forward to.

Next time, (there better be a next time) Parker will be at home!

AMAZING! The Explorer of the Seas!

Little does Kelly know-her hat is about to fly off into the deep blue ocean. Keep smiling!

Give it a big wet one.

Ahh, a sting-ray back rub---YES!!!

Having second thoughts?

Shawn's find

Pucker up Shawn.

Is that Reese in the speedo?

Having a bad hair day Nicky?


Nicky & Ira

I would even do this again.


Cave tubing in Belize

Hang on Ty

Yes, I was that scared.

Sting-Ray City-Caman Islands

Did you all see the turtle that I caught? haha

The two that made it all possible.
THANK YOU!!!!

Still Trapped

OK, I know it's only been a few hours since my last post, but I am geting antsy. I love to be home, but when I know I can't leave it makes me crazy. Here is what we've been up to today. It all started at 7:00 this morning. Wide eyed kids anticipating Santa's presents.Parker was a bit disapointed that Santa actually left.

He thought Santa would be here when he woke up.

Brave guests-although my dad wasn't exactly glad to be out in the #### snow.

Mitch teaching Jaxon how to hit.

Snow caves!!

Tyson got stuck.

Every year I get so excited to see the kids play with their new toys, but it never fails that Jaxon's favorite are the cheap tanks, army guys, jeeps, and action figures. Within minutes of opening a tank, he has all his army guys out and is setting up some type of a battle. Christmas could be real inexpensive if I wouldn't feel so guilty about it. I always feel like I need to get more stuff. He has played and played with these cheap toys ALL day. He probably would have been just as happy with this and nothing else.

It has been a wonderful Christmas-minus the trapped part.