DISNEYLAND!!

Our trip to Disneyland finally happened. The boys and Annie were so excited that immediately after Christmas was over we began our official Disneyland countdown. We knew the week away would be great when the van got a screw in the tire....Dan hopped out with the enthusiasm of the dad in "A Christmas Story" to set a personal speed record of how quick he could change the tire. He did GREAT! the boys hopped out and climbed a dirt hill in the desert and started flinging rocks with all of their pent up energy. Annie, in what would be her major 'chore' for the week, held Henry as he smiled and waved at everything that moved. Darci smiled and took pictures. After the spare tire was on and we stopped in the next town to get a full size put on we continued our journey, minus one of Annie's beloved Toms shoes. Dan had put them on top of the van during the tire change because the spare tire was under her seat. Miles down the road Drake began giggling that one of Annie's shoes was on the roof of the van above his skylight. Sure enough, Dan left them on top and after pulling over with the hope the other shoe would be there we again were reminded of how great a week we were in for as we all laughed. two mishaps, a bunch of laughs and smiles later, and we were still a few hours from our destination. we smiled non stop the entire week. it was a blessed vacation.

Our first day we headed to Huntington Beach it was a little chilly so we didn't put the boys in their swimsuits, bad idea.  At first the boys were happy to play in the sand but little by little they were making their way to the water until eventually after being buried in the sand they ditched their dirty clothes and headed for the water. It was a lot of fun and everyone had fun.

The next day we made our way to California Adventure.  We had to get there early so we could ride on all the new rides in Cars land especially the Radiator Springs Racers.  It was a bit of a wait for Hank and I but when the others got off it was worth the wait to hear Drake and Logan tell me all about it!  Because we were there in January there were no lines.  We basically walked on to every ride.  I think we did actually have to wait 30 min for Toy Story Mania but for those who have been there in the summer months that is nothing.  The kids were so excited to ride everything!  

The third day we went to DISNEYLAND!  I'm not really sure who was more excited Annie or the boys. And I'm not sure who was more fun to watch be so excited Annie or the boys. Hank LOVED to see all the characters and was the first one to run up and give them hugs.  Drake struggled waiting for all of us to keep up with him and Logan just wanted to go on everything.  Since I was about 6 months prego I was content to sit back and enjoy watching everyone else's smiling faces.  I loved taking the boys on Dumbo and Buzz's Astro Blasters.  It was awesome!

Our final day we park hopped we did a little in Disneyland and a little in California adventure.  We were able to reride most of our favorite rides more than once.  When it was time to leave Drake asked me if we got locked in Disneyland would we be able to stay another day.  Oh Drake, I too wished we could have stayed an extra day and played but alas our 'real' lives were awaiting us.  

It's always sad to leave but while we are there it truly is the Happiest Place on Earth!!

You're the man!

Checking out all the rocks

Beach time!

The Hank monster is going to get the birds

Logan loved running from the waves

Can we just leave them here?

Good times

Hey Ocean, here we come!

Waiting in line for Radiator Springs Racers

Tractor tippin's fun!

It's a bugs life

Welcome!

Front row for the parade

Happy!

Happier!!

Enjoying the morning show

He's so excited

Photo bombed!

(she thinks it's a real castle)

Hank giving Annie kisses

I didn't know he could drive!

He's cute but defiantly too young to drive.

Dan's favorite

We are loving it

On your mark, get set, GO!!!

Waiting for the train

Pluto

Killing time while everyone else is on the Toon Town roller coaster for like the 6th time

Who better to wait with than Goofy

This was a 2 hr wait to see the characters of Frozen.  We settled for a picture of Olaf

Waiting for the big kids to get off Bear Mtn Rapids

Annie looks a little wet

Hank's an airplane

Unfortunately I don't have a maternity Swedish shirt

Bucket list

With Paula here we have been trying our best to give her a chance to see and do 

all the things she has dreamed about in American culture.  And of course

if you are in the US you need to go to prom.  Paula  was able to go with a 

big group of beautiful girls to enjoy the prom.  She looked absolutely gorgeous and 

She had a good time too.

Shinny(Korea), Paula(Sweden), and Femke(Holland)

Paula's biggest fans

Beautiful

I did a waterfall braid. It took us an evening of practice to get it right

The Gorgeous girls

 DRAKE TBALL

In January Drake starting asking when it was time for baseball again. So I started

doing a little research and found out our local little league had tball, so we got him signed up

and he got to be on team with is good friend Brahm.  This season was much better then last

summer and Drake loved going to his games.  He was really fun to watch too. It's amazing

what one year can to for a kid.

Drake and Brahm

Look at that swing!

HANK TURNS ONE

My baby is 1!  I know is say this alot but has it really only been one year?!  It seems like 

yesterday we were bringing him home from the hsp and now he's been part of your family 

for a whole year.  He is the smiliest happiest baby.  He loves to play peek a boo and snuggle.

He gets all excited when I come to get him out of his crib in the mornings and after

naps.  He loves to wave but only to his dad, we are slowly branching out, he has started waving

to Paula too.  He gives high fives and leans in for a kiss.  He is a great eater and an awesome sleeper.  He has been scooting/crawling since he was 5 months old and now he is starting to take baby steps. 

He loves to play with his brothers.  He can't get enough of being outside. Where ever we go the dirt tastes great and if there is water or a puddle he will be in the middle of it with a huge smile on his face.  He keeps us on our toes and we don't know what life would be like without his amazing spirit.  We love you Henry!

We had a caterpillar cupcake cake

You can almost hear him squealing with delight.

I think he had four cupcakes and yes he ate everything

Deb and Matt were in town to celebrate with us

Apparently we need the whole family to open presents

OCEANSIDE

So back to the bucket list.  Paula has never seen the pacific ocean so we decided to make a 

quick trip to see the ocean and visit Seaworld. It was a bit of a overcast gloomy day but hey we were at the beach.  We buried Dan, played in the water, caught tiny crabs, searched for seashells, ate dinner on the pier and had a all around great day!

Heading to the beach

Paula and the Pacific Ocean

First time in the ocean

Drake loved playing in the water

Logan was doing his best to stay out of the water

Having a good time

Dan getting buried

Hank eating dirt and torturing Dan who couldn't fight back

On the pier on our way to dinner

Paula checking out the pier

Hank loved it!

Waiting for our table to be ready

Matt  and Deb

Paula was trying to get pictures of the boys, Logan was the only one willing to pose.

Great picture of Hank and Paula's hair

Drake....

Heading out after dinner

IT was a great Mothers Day!

 SEAWORLD

Since we didn't have the time to go to Disneyland we decided to go to SeaWorld. The boys thought touching the dolphins was pretty cool and watching Shamu was awesome even if we didn't get wet.

Drake absolutely loved the roller coasters and poor Logan wasn't tall enough and he was very upset about it. 

Luckily there was a kiddie area and Logan was loved it. After SeaWorld we were able to stop

by my mission Presidents and have a delicious dinner with Pres. and Sis. Baugh.  All in all it was a great weekend!

On our way in to the park

Dan, Drake, Paula and Matt on the first ride

Hank loved the sting rays

We got there during feeding time

Hank and Logan trying to find the Polar bear

Drake and the beluga

Did you know that Elmo and Cookie monster hangout at SeaWorld?

AWESOME!

 PRESCHOOL GRADUATION

Drake graduated from Preschool! He had a great year with Ms Jackie and his

classmates.  Next year Kindergarten....

Drake and Ms Jackie

I'm a proud momma

My boys

A proud poppa

 TEXAS ROADHOUSE

Ok so this was not on Paula's bucket list but it should have been.  With her birthday only days away we happened to be in St George and so we happened to stop in for some dinner.  We told them it was her birthday and she got to ride the saddle and get some free ice cream.  Lucky Girl!

ZION

Paula had an extra day off for memorial weekend so we headed to Zion to beat the crowds.

Emerald pool

Catching water drops

cheesers

I like taking pictures of flowers

We saw a deer next to the path and Hank went crazy!

We found a caterpillar along the way

Paula saw Entrada where they filmed High School Musical 2