California!

We recently returned from a trip to California. We went during the kids fall break last week. First we visited the beach for the amazing sunset and then the next day we went to Legoland. If you have never been to Legoland, it is a fun place to visit before Disneyland.



This picture looks like a great picture of the Las Vegas strip but it is actually "miniland" in Legoland. Look at this next picture and notice the people (not in our group) behind the display. "Miniland" is amazing! They have recreated several cities from around the world using legos!!!!

Legoland Photos

California Part 2!

Then on to Anaheim. On the way from Legoland to Anaheim, Kyra got sick, stomach flu sick. We were all very anxious to get to our Hotel. In the night, I (Kelly) got the same stomach flu. So the first day of Disneyland was spent in the hotel room by Kyra, Aleeya, and I (Aleeya wasn't sick but we thought it would be more fun for everyone else if she stayed behind). I think everyone else had a good first day. Luckily no one was sick on the second day and we were all able to enjoy "The Happiest Place on Earth!"
I love Disneyland! The last 3 times we have been to Disney, I have been pregnant or had a brand new baby. This time I was able to ride on all the great rides like: Space Mountain, California Screaming, Splash Mountain, etc. Our oldest 2 kids loved all the big rides and Grandma came with us and kept the little two happy with the smaller rides. Thanks Mom!
The highlight of the trip for me was to see Sareya get so excited to see the Princesses! We ate dinner at Ariel's Grotto so she could see all of the princesses at one time. The last picture on the slide show is dinner at the Rainforest Cafe after Disneyland Day 2. You can see we wiped those kids out! It was a great trip despite the sickness. I can't wait to go back! I think I like Disneyland more than my kids!

Disneyland Photos

Sareya's First Ice Cream Cone!

Yes you read that right! Sareya had her first Ice Cream cone a few weeks ago. I know I am a terrible mother to deprive my child of one of life's greatest pleasures! Ok here is the story, Kyra is allergic to many things including dairy products so we don't go out for ice cream very much. (if we do it's always Cold Stone so Kyra can have non-dairy sorbet).

However, since the kids have been in school, Sareya gets to run errands with me. We were picking up lunch for Evan at Coney's and Sareya had been so good all day I offerred her an Ice Cream Cone! But she was struggling to eat it. Finally I realized she didn't know how to eat one because this was her first ice cream cone! So I showed her how to eat ice cream on a cone and then of course had to document the event with pictures!




She kept telling me how delicious it was over and over again. Sometimes I wonder what other things I forget to do with the third child!

More Updates on the New House

Front View


Back View (It is a walk-out basement)

We are getting really excited as the house is starting to take shape.