A Dance Party with Our Cousins.

Cutie Pies!
A little shy at first, just sitting and watching a movie.

Maggie is wondering why cousin Nate has crazy eyes!

K is teaching Mags some moves!

Look at them go!

One of the highlights of our trip was visiting our wonderful cousins in San Clemente. They just bought an amazing house there and it was so fun to see it. The older kids had seen each other as babies, but has been years. It was the first time we got to meet each other's little ones. Together we had a 1,2,3 and 4 year old. It did not take all 4 of them long to start getting crazy. They got along great and did dance routines I'd never even seen before. It was fabulous and I don't think we'll ever go back to Southern California without seeing them.

A Day at the Beach

Gianna was resting with Daddy instead of getting wet, sometimes it is just not her thing.

My little photographer Kailey took this shot.

Do you like how he is asleep but holding on to her sweatshirt, I wonder if that would work for me during the day?

My little beach bum

My kids and their love of ice cream!

Happy Birthday Dinner with Princesses, Lots and Lots of them

We had never been to Ariel's Grotto, but I now can say it is a must for any princess lovers out there. The food was OK, the restaurant itself was bizarre, it looked like it hadn't been updated since the early 80's, but it wasn't even built until the very late 90's. The service was hardly even OK, the price obviously is insane, however I would go back again and again! My girls truly believed that the Princesses were there to have dinner with them and to attend their birthday party. It was awesome! Kailey was so nervous she could hardly talk, Gianna giggled and chatted with everyone that looked at her. Each princess spent a lot of time at our table, signed autographs and posed for at least one picture.

Ariel Welcoming us to her Grotto

Gianna's Favorite Princess, do you blame her? Look how cute she is! Kailey's most nervous, exciting moment of her life. She could not believe after 4 years of adoring her, the real Cinderella was wishing HER a Happy Birthday! PRICELESS!

Finally, the photo we'd been hoping for!The girls demolished their birthday cake, along with most of the other desserts they brought us.

2 Days at Disney

No hands!
What is up with all of these spinning rides?

Kailey flying Dumbo as high as it goes.

Ready to Shop

Princess Gianna getting her face painted at Downtown Disney

We love Tom Sawyer's (Pirate? Island)

Casey's Trainride with Nana

Gotta Love the CA Adventure Beer Gardens

Spring Break Day 1

Saying Goodbye to Holly

Posing after their haircuts

This is the first year either of my children have been in school, so this is our first real "Spring Break" as a family. We decided it was the perfect time to activate the annual Disney passes my Mom got us and head for a week in CA. It also happens to be Kailey's 4th birthday next week and Gianna's 3rd next month. It seemed like a perfect Birthday Present for both of them. I was able to get a few days of work in first, and then we were ready to head out of town. The trip started with a quick haircut.

Bowling with Daddy

Every year Kailey's Preschool has a Dad's Day Out with the kids. Nate couldn't believe how many dad's took the day off to spend with their little ones. I heard there were over 40 people there. They had a blast. Kailey had never been bowling, and thought it was amazing. She especially enjoyed wearing some pretty crazy shoes. They ate hot dogs and french fries and had a wonderful day with all of their school friends, Dads and teachers. I can't wait for next year when he gets to go two days in a row!

Always has her tongue out when she is concentrating. Just like her Daddy and Great Grandpa.