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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Sea World

We loved Shamu!
Blake absolutely loved the Sharks.
Sara, Bryan, and Blake watching the Sea Lion show.At the Tide Pools we were able to see and touch the Sea Stars, Anemone, and a Sea Urchin.
Sara and Bryan just hanging around.
Sara & Elmo (Blake was sleeping)
Elmo's Flying Fish
Sara & Bryan rode the Pig-fish
Blake & I rode the Dog-fish
Sara's favorite animal was the Polar Bear.
In the Polar Bear's den


Monday, October 12, 2009

Disneyland Day 2

Who would believe that the kids would be so excited to see Captain Hook? He was definitely a highlight of the day.
Blake even shook the hook!
Highlights from "It's a Small World":
Jasmin, Aladin, and Carpet
Woody & Jesse
Sara & I on the Teacups
Sara trying to get into the White Rabbit's house
Sara loved the parade, but got incredibly frustrated that she could not get Wendy (Peter Pan) and Jesse's (Toy Story) attention.
Blake slept through the whole thing.
"When somebody loves you . . . "

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Disneyland Day 1

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
We decided to go on yet another trip with our friends the Christensens. We met them in Anaheim for a fun filled Disney Vacation.
This is Tinkerbell's friend, Silvermist. She is a water-talent fairy and her favorite color is blue.
Did you know Tinkerbell's house is a teapot? It was a gift from Peter Pan.
Blake absolutely loved the Carousel.
Horsies!
Sara's favorite princess is Belle. She was quite starstruck when she finally got to meet her.
Sara & Ariel
Mulan & Sara, who didn't have to be told to pose. She was so excited!
Mommy & Sara on The Dumbo Ride
Sara & Ellie posing on Dumbo
Buzz Lightyear . . . must destroy Zerg!
This was by far Blake's favorite ride.
Lucky us! We ran into Woody on the street. Unfortunately he wasn't stopping for photos. This is the best we got. He is so tall, he almost toppled over Blake . . . several times.
The kids watching Mr. Potato Head while waiting for the Toy Story Ride. This one gets my vote for best ride in the park.
Blake's 3D glasses didn't fit and he didn't want to wear them for a family shot.
After a long day they refused to look at the camera. These are their prized possessions: a Jesse doll and a Buzz Lightyear gun.
Bryan and Cody took the kids back to the hotel for bed while Sarah and I stayed to go on a few rides that were too scary for the kids. When we found out we were in the "splash zone" on Splash Mountain, Sarah freaked. She had her camera and no case. Luckily it stayed dry. Unfortunately, we didn't.

Monday, October 5, 2009

4...4...4...4

Can she really be 4?
1 . . .
2 . . .
3 . . .
4 . . .

This girl loves birthdays more than anyone I've ever known. So you can imagine how much she enjoys her own. Sara had the candles blown out before the song was even finished.
As I put her to bed tonight I asked her if she had a wonderful birthday.

"My birthday was amazin'. It was the best birthday I've ever had. I hope I dream wonderful dreams about my birthday party all night long."

Photo Shoot

My 14 year-old niece Kelsie took Sara out on a photo shoot today. She is very talented and I was amazed how she was able to capture Missy Mae's personality.Kels, I think that this is something you definitely need to pursue and develop further!

The Elk

Bryan got home from the Elk Hunt and brought this:I wonder what we'll be eating all winter?
I love that in this picture Sara is being cutesy and Blake is being tough.