California Adventure.............

On Sunday, perfect weather, the boys and I headed to California Adventure with Grandma & Grandpa!!! Gosh was it busy, but we had fun. Austin was stoked because since his last visit he has met the height requirement for some of the bigger rides. Austin and I went on the jellyfish ride which goes up and down, and of course he loved it. I think he really LOVED the fact that they would measure him and tell him he was big enough before each ride. We also played around in Bug's Land while Cody took his afternoon nap. Finally, Grandpa and Mommy headed onto Soarin' over California with Austin; he was so EXCITED!!!!! He loved the airplane decor and loved that he was going on a "hang glider" with the "BIG People" as he put it. He was a little nervous at first grabbing my hand when the ride first started and we flew through the clouds, but after that all I kept hearing was "WOW, Look at that." He was very proud of himself and couldn't wait to tell Daddy about it. His next ride to conquer is the Tower of Terror. He's big enough, but he's not quite sure yet. He wanted to go look at it and watch the elevator, but since the line was soooooo long he wanted to wait for Daddy. He said he'll decide then if it's too scary or not. I will keep you all posted. To end our day we watched the Pixar parade. Cody LOVED it. He was laughing and trying to clap to the music. Poor Austin just couldn't hold out; he passed out on Grandma's shoulder just before it started. Oh well, maybe next time. It was such a cute parade. Thanks for a fun day Grandma & Grandpa!!!!

Mommy & Cody heading into the park.....

Hanging with Lightening McQueen and Mater!!!!

Austin & Mommy getting ready to fly with the jellyfish!!!!

Pizza time......

Grandma & Cody having some lunch...

Ready to go for a train ride on Heimlich!!!!

There's a MONKEY on my back!!!!!

Another CRAZY face......

Austin & Grandma ready to go........

Austin LOVES to ride in the box of applesauce in Bug's Land!!!!!

Sooooo BIG!!!!!

Grandma & Austin checking out the waterfalls.....

Cody and Grandpa taking a walk..........

How Big?????

For quite awhile now Daddy, Austin, & myself having been asking Cody the question, "How big is Cody?" You would raise his arms up and he would just giggle. Finally (I have proof daddy), this morning I asked him at breakfast and he did it all by himself. He would just giggle and smile; he was so proud of himself.

Blueberry Park.....

On our last evening with everyone, we headed to Laguna Beach to a park for a picnic lunch. Here's a couple of pics of the boys swinging together. I LOVE watching the two of them together. Ausin is so protective of his brother. They are just developing the greatest friendship!!!!

DiSnEyLaNd...........

So on Monday, my sister-in-law Tanya. my brother-in-law Teddy, myself, and 5 kids 5 and under braved the 100 degree heat and headed to the HaPpIeSt PlAcE On EaRtH ~ DISNEYLAND!!!!!! The kids had a blast. I have to say it was SOOOOOO HOT, but the kids were great. We just pushed the fluids and snacks and we avoided the crazy melt downs. Three of them took a nap at some point too.

So good 'ole Uncle Teddy headed to Pirate Island with the big kids to run around thru the caves and play. Austin came back so tired, but he just had to have that Churro (he'd been asking for it since the drive there). I looked down and he had fallen asleep with it in his hands. I even tried to pry it from his tight little grip without any luck. He took about a 40 mintute nap and when he woke up he finished his treat right up.

Cody & Mommy on Small World; he LOVED it!!!!

Hanging with Woody at lunch.....

Cody could not get enough of Chip & Dale!!! He LOVED them. He didn't want to part with them.

Ready for the Jungle Cruise?????

Austin taking a little break in the shade....

Austin & Woody playing at lunch...

CeeCee, Auntie Tanya, & Austin headed into the Roger Rabbit ride!!!

Headed into Small World....

The Sword in the Stone!!!! They tried so hard.

Austin & CeeCee on Dumbo!!!

What a fun day we had. We missed you Daddy!!! Austin talked about you all day and was telling us everything he will be doing with you in a couple of weeks. We love you and miss you. See you in 11 days!!!!

PoOl PaRtY...........

Let me start by singing.....Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday To Todd/Daddy, Happy Birthday To You!!!! We couldn't be together on your birthday, but we thought of you every minute today; we even celebrated poolside for you...... What GREAT weather we had on Saturday. Such a fun day too. The kids woke up so excited for the pool. Thanks to Booshie, Mommy & Aunt Tanya got massages today as a Birthday Present; SO WONDERFUL!!! After our relaxing hour, we headed next door for some swimming and a BBQ. The kids had a blast. Austin is getting so good in the pool and Cody was like a little fish today too. They would make Daddy so proud.

Cody and his GOOFY smile again.................1, 2, 3 close the eyes and grin!!!!

The boys were in a water war!!! Get them Bubba!!!

Can I just say CRAZY hair. It is just out of control, but so funny!!! Fits his personality to a tea!!!

Austin LOVES his water noodles and just kicks back and forth for hours. What a difference in the water from 6 months ago. He should sleep very well tonight!!!

Cody and his new floaty!!!! He was in the water forever and LOVED every minute of it!!!!

The Baby Beach in Dana Point....

On Friday, we headed to the Baby Beach in Dana Point for some Sun & Sand. It was a beautiful day; however it was really windy, & it was a cold wind. The kids still had a great time though.

Our Little worker!!! The kids were all working on a castle and Austin was busy filling up the Moat.

Cody just checking out the sand....

And here's our Goofy boy!!!!

Cody was like a little sand crab at the beach. He was crawling all over the place. Then he'd stop for a minute to look around and then he'd be off again to explore.

Cody LOVED the sand. He tried some of course, but he had so much fun trying to keep up with Austin.

A Day at the Park........

So with house full of very active children and a beautiful day outside, we headed to the park last Thursday for the kids to burn off some much needed energy. Austin & Cody are having a great time playing with their cousins...

Austin climbing on the jungle gym. "I MISS YOU Daddy!!!!"

"Look at my TEETH!!!"

Austin playing at the park with cousins CeeCee & Clayton.

Cody LOVES being outdoors.

Cody and CeeCee!!!

Austin & CeeCee!!!

Our Little Man is getting so BIG...

SuRvIvAl.................

One word.......STARBUCK'S!!!!!! All I have to say is One House, Three Adults, and Five Kids (ages 5, 4, 3, 22 months, & 10 months). Need I say more!!!!

Laguna Beach......

On Monday Booshie & I packed a lunch and packed up the boys and headed to Laguna Beach!!! It was so warm out; a perfect day for the beach. It was gonna be Cody's first trip there and Austin has been asking about the beach since our last visit here. Austin, of course, was nonstop playing and running around. He had a blast. Cody LOVED the sights and playing in the sand. He did take a little rest on my shoulder while Austin played in the water, but otherwise was trying to keep up with his Big Brother.

This is when we first got there. "Check this place out!!!"

Picnic time.....

Cody's 1st Trip to the Beach!!!!!

Thanks for the new suit Grandma & Grandpa!!!

I LOVE this picture!!!!

Cody LOVED his first trip to the beach. It was perfect weather. The boys had a blast, however mommy got burnt. I guess I was so focused on the boys I forgot about myself.

Austin had a blast at the beach!!!

Checking out the water. He was so excited to see it, but when the COLD water touched his tootsies he just burst out into tears. However, the tears lasted only a few seconds and he was wanting to do it again. BOYS!!!

Laguna Beach ~ April 13, 2009

Austin just ran around for hours.....Such a water boy!!!

Playing in the sand with Booshie!!!

Cody LOVED the sand; he even tried a little. Crunch, Crunch, Crunch!!!

Of course Austin had to ask the man if he could play his drum!!! He did so well too. The man and him both played and sounded great. He was impressed with our little drummer boy!!!