Disney Cruise2011 Woo Hoo!!!

This trip was an absolute blast. From the endless amount of ice cream, leaving my entire makeup bag at home (ahhhh), Ella leaving her backpack in a taxi, Landon bustin a move, extremely gassy people and endless amounts of laughter. We had the best week ever. Here's a few thousand pictures to share!

The Beach was sooo warm and cozy!

Ella in her totally cute dress that was totally left in the taxi that we never saw again.

This Jack Sparrow was awesome, we had no idea it was real til he moved. Way cool.

This cute bird just perched on his shoulder and was hanging out.

Landon and Ella before the dune buggies, I wish I would have got an after picture, Ella's face was just black.

Landon feeding a cute spider monkey. You can see how filthy we were from the dune buggies. It was super fun.

Me and Leah on our way to the beach.

Wayne and Ella on the Jet ski. Water was a little rough for the kids.

So cute in her life jacket.

Studly little man.

Wayne and I at the Captain's Gala. Wayne went scruffy for our trip.

Us at the Character breakfast. We took pictures with a lot of Characters, so I'll just post Mickey cause he's the best.

Hail Hail the gangs all here.

Here we are with our awesome waiters. They were so entertaining, with their character impressions, origami and magic tricks. It was truly a magical vacation!

A Late Merry Christmas

This year was a really wonderful Christmas. With lots of things to do with our family and friends. We are so blessed.

Our family at Aunt Tricia's for Christmas

Sweet Ella Bella

Landon and Daddy

Chase and his Hot Rod

Yes! It actually rained and quite seasonal with a low of 28 degrees, very UnArizona like.

My Dad and Teri with the kids

My awesome Grandma Jarman

Brooke, Me and Jaime at the Lightshow

The family and Hailey during the APS lightshow. Such fun times!

All Things Fall!

Wow, this has been the busiest month(s) for us. Lot's of things going on, but all in the name of fun. Here are just a few where I had my camera with me.
We took a trip to the Pumpkin Patch with the Hassell Family, we had a great time. Here are all the kiddo's. (kind of)

Our Family.

Ella and Hailey. High in the sky.

Chase in the corn.

Traveling through the corn maze.

Ella very cautiously petting the pony.

State Fair:
We met up with Wayne's Family at the state fair. Chase is terrified of animals, and I am determined to break this fear of his. Didn't go over very well.

Landon, Poppy and Aunt Tonya.

Chase and I on the Merry go round.

Aunt Tonya took the kids away and brought back a skeleton and a beautiful mermaid.

Halloween Party:
Wayne and I dressed up as pirates "Argghhhh"

Here are Princess Aurora and our Secret Agent for the night.

and the cutest little frog that I ever did see!

Maddux and Landon at our Trunk or Treat.

and the most beautiful little princesses that you ever did see.

and what's fall without a yummy warm apple pie. Mmmm. Happy Fall everyone!

Happy 7th Birthday

Landon turned 7 on October 29. To me he is just the biggest stud in the world.
He is so funny and smart and loves to play around with anyone who wants to have fun with him. I just enjoy being with him each second I can get. Anyway enough of my mushy mom stuff. This year Landon out grew his bike so he finally got a big bike for his long legs and has been outside every day practicing and crashing trying to adjust to bigger tires. Happy Birthday Bud!

Ella's First Field Trip

Ella had her first field trip in Mrs. Wiedeke's Kindergarten class.

We all got to walk to the Firestation down the street with about 80 Kindergartners. They were all so thrilled.

We toured the whole station and the kids were in awe of the huge kitchen with 3 refrigerators.
Here is the class in front of the fireman. Ella was in the front because she was afraid of Mr. Firefighter with all of his stuff on. It was a fun day for all of us.

Utah Trip

We took a trip up to Provo to visit Matt and Melissa and the kids for a week. We miss seeing them everyday, but it was just like old times and we had a blast and the kids were so glad to see each other again. Here are a lot of pics...

Here we are at Tucanos, it was the BEST restaurant ever, we ate so much food, but it was worth every pound and dimple for sure.

Temple Square, the most beautiful place on earth. We literally spent all day here, we visited the Church history museum, Joseph Smith memorial, Beehive house and both visitor centers. It was awesome. Only one child lost....poor Sam.

Landon

The whole gang

Me and Melissa, thanks to Ella's photography, pretty good after 8 tries.

So Wayne had never been to conference, so he has been begging for 8 years to go, so with some great tickets, (thanks to Brooke and Alex) Wayne and I got to go. It was really amazing, and the spirit was so strong as President Monson entered the room, there is no holding back tears, I love that man. I'm so glad we were able to be there.

Here we are at Bridal Vail Falls. It was such a beautiful place. Melissa made delicious BBQ beef sandwiches and we all had a picnic under a canopy of huge trees.....so cool. I don't know why I live in Arizona......

Landon and Ella on our picnic

Melissa and Cora (happiest baby on earth) during our walk

My cutie petutie.

Chasers, the only way I can take his picture is if I hold him down.

And so it comes to an end, one last pic before the long drive home. So many good laughs and great company in such a beautiful place. And one thing I want to remember: Dr. E. Wayne McLaws, "I got called a doctor" "Did you correct them?"....."No," Thanks Matt for making Wayne feel important. X30