There is no possible way to fit the immense amount of
fantastic family "moments-to-remember"
in one single post, so I'm breaking down the fun for you, my wonderful blogland friends!
Get ready for more pictures than you ever wanted!
Get ready for more pictures than you ever wanted!
It was awesome.
It was incredible.
It was beyond our expectations.
It was 4 kids, 2 adults, countless roller coasters,
water rides, shows, food, beaches and family bonding
with the occasional fit and fight both to be expected when
4 boys spend 10 consecutive days together
competing for their parents' attention
and their siblings' acceptance.
All part of life...all part of being a family.
and their siblings' acceptance.
All part of life...all part of being a family.
It was a vacation, an experience, never to be forgotten
because that's how our family rolls!
We arrived in Orange County via the John Wayne Airport on June 12th, and once the plane's wheels touched ground in California, the fun began in full force!
The boys managed to find a spot to throw the football...shocker...while Ryan took care of our rental car!
Finally the car arrives...just a little excited.
Carter telling me he loves me with one of his crazy Silly Bands...sweet boy.
While in Orange County, we had the pleasure of staying with Ryan's grandmother, MeMa Dee Dee, in her absolutely incredible home in
Cowan Heights. More on her later...she is precious inside and out.
Cowan Heights. More on her later...she is precious inside and out.
Okay...one word for her casa...AWESOME.
Check it out:
Can you say "epitome of California architecture"?
I did. Every time we pulled up in her driveway. Beautiful.
Love the ivy growing all over.
Moving on to Disneyland!!
We awoke bright and early the next morning and head out for Disney which is only about 15 minutes from MeMa Dee Dee's house.
Hopping on the bus to the park!
Ryan pointed this out to me, and I couldn't help but laugh. Such good posture, Preston!
We're here! Let the parrrtay begin!!
You can see Carter's camera in his hand...we bought each of the boys their own to take pictures of whatever they wanted throughout the 10 day trip...Carter's camera was full by day 2. Good job, bud.
You can see Carter's camera in his hand...we bought each of the boys their own to take pictures of whatever they wanted throughout the 10 day trip...Carter's camera was full by day 2. Good job, bud.
We interrupt your regulary scheduled program for a classic video...Behold the reaction of 4 boys after riding the above roller coaster:
Picture breaks!
"Ain't no pouting in Disneyland, Carter!"
Our boys!
Ryan had the great idea to give each of the boys a $100 giftcard for all of their souvenirs throughout the entire trip. I am thrilled we did because it saved a lot of headaches, not to mention it was a good lesson in economy for the boys since they had to keep up with how much they had left to spend as well as make certain to spread the money out over 10 days. At the end of each day, we took them to spend some of their loot. Disneyland brought lots of goodies...starting with the Penny Arcade!
Time to add to their penny passports!
Yummy!
Just what they needed....a sugar FILLED straw.
Why I love my husband:
Waiting for fireworks!
Trysten wearing his snake....this is so T! Sweet boy!
It's been a long day...=)
It's time!
Love these 2...
Goodnight, Disney!
Thanks for the memories...
Happy Monday, my friends!
9 comments:
I so heart Disney whether it's in CA or FL.
As for the penny arcade? I didn't post about this on our trip to CA but Brad was OBSESSED with the pressed pennies. He came home with 4 of them.
looks like a fab time! My rents are in Anaheim now!
Aww! I've been checking over and over and over again waiting for a post to see how the trip went!
Looks like SO much fun!!! Love those boys! Love that even the teenager is smiling in the pics! What great memories!!
Isn't Disneyland the happiest place on earth? It is!!!!!
I love it. Went as a kid and love taking our kids.
LOVE the house.......gorgeous.
So fun!!! The pictures are great!
And the boys will remember this trip forever. Which is all that counts!
Glad y'all had a great time. Can't wait to see Part II.
Oh....and the house? Awesome. I love the ivy too.
Looks like so much fun!
Love the house, too. Beautiful!
Looking forward to more pics!!
Holy CRAP! His grandmother's house is AMAZING!!! Where you able to get pics of the inside?
Love all the pictures of the boys. I know y'all had a blast.
The $100 giftcard is the best idea.
Looks like you had a GREAT time! Can't wait to read about the rest of your trip! What a fun start to the summer.
great time!!!! can't wait to hear more of your trip
Disney is so magical. That house is beautiful! What a treat and I am stealing your idea of giving the kids a gift card to spend on stuff. Fabulous!
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