Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Disneyland


So, it had been forever since we went to see the big mouse in California. We pretty much needed to wait till Rachel was old enough. So we decided that she would finally enjoy and get something out of it. We also took our niece Megan, it was her first time on a plane too so that was pretty fun. She had no idea till I was printing boarding passes at the airport that we were going to Disneyland. I had told her that we were going to St.George for a few days so she needed to pack cooler clothes and since Scott works for Skywest that we were just going to fly down cause it was going to be easier than driving. We had a wonderful time we were all in need of a vacation. Rachel had fun seeing all the characters and listening to the music that they play around the parks. Her favorite ride was the astro orbiter at the entrance of tomorrowland, she probably rode that thing 4 or 5 times. Every time we passed it, she would point at it wanting to go on it. We even got Megan to go on california screaming, the big coaster in Califonia adventure, it made her feel pretty gross though. We were there for 5 days, that is probably the longest that we have ever gone there, which was good cause we really got to pace ourselves and have a great time. We got annual passes so we'll be back.


Rachel on the plane, she a pro at flying now


Megan was a little nervous about the flight

Rachel in the "R" of Califonia

Rachel about to give Minnie a Kiss

Scott, Rachel and I in front of Mickey

Scott, Rachel and I on Fliks Fliers

Scott and Megan on California Screaming

Megan, Scott and Rachel on the "money" ride
(money is Rachel's word for ladybugs)

Rachel sporting some lovely 3D glasses

Rachel and Daddy on her favorite ride

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The Past Two Months

Well after being displaced for just a little over 2 months, I finally have my computer set back up and time to update our blog. The basement is finally finished. Rachel has her own room and we are all trying to get back into a somewhat normal routine again. We had a great Christmas and had a wonderful time with family and friends over the holidays. The last few months have been crazy with construction and trying to get everything accomplished. But we are so grateful to be back home. After a three day battle with Rachel not sleeping in her own room on her crib mattress(I didn't want to set her crib back and was wondering about a toddler bed) we got out the queen bed and she started started sleeping in her own room finally. We are still trying to pull it all together and figure out where we stashed everything for the last few, so we can all get back to normal...or atleast our version of it anyway. So here are a few pictures from Christmas time and the finished basement.
Christmas Time

The Presents and the Tree before the kids all got to it



All the kids patiently waiting to see what Santa brought...After the adults woke them up.


Rachel and Amanda opening presents

The Basement

The Family Room

The Bathroom

Our Room

Rachel's Room

Rachel and stuffed animals