Thursday, October 29, 2009

The Great white hunter and her buck

Last weekend our ward had an adult Halloween party. We had a great time. Brenden consented to being my deer. I think he needs to act a little more dead though.






Left to right: Eric & Kristina, Ashley & Corey, Matt & Amy and then us.






My neighbors Alesha and Tami. They dressed up in their sons football uniforms!




Ashley and Corey going to town



Amy she was on fire! I was afraid she was going to split the sides of her costume she was so crazy!



musical chairs.







Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Soccer

Kate and Cooper participated in a soccer program. They just learned the basics of soccer and then would let them scrimmage against each other. Fun for the most part. Cooper spent a lot of the time on the ground. The kids would clump together and then knock each other over and he was sure to be in on every tackle. I was a little worried because a few times he flat out took some kids out. I guess I can only hope that will help in football!




This was on the last day and Kate was not there! The day I remember to take my camera. I swear he told the coach 10x's Kate was not coming!





Cason's past time at soccer! Heaven for him!



Team picture! This is only a few of the kids. We think these boys were handcuffed to do this



Heaven on Earth

More Disney pics is right! I had to throw in a few more! We finally found Woody!! I think I was just as excited as the boys! We saw him the day before, but he was leaving as we walked up and there was a long line. Not this time, we ran right up to him! Cason was so excited to see Woody. He practically threw his autograph book on him! Cason loved the characters but would get scared when I tried to get him to stand next to them. Hence the hugging on my shoulder.




Minnie signing Cooper's book. Minnie signed our book three different times, in three different dresses!


I keep trying to switch the picture and it shows me it switched, but no it never did. I had to throw this one in so turn your head!



The boys loooved Small World. The loved all the shrub animals.




Seriously when you are on that ride there is not another care in the world!



Cooper with either Chip or Dale can't remember which one. But I did learn how to tell them apart. One of them their teeth are close together and the other one's are far apart. They also have different noses. Now remind me which is which!






Case with chip or dale?




Tiger put cooper hat over his eyes! Silly Tiger!




Dancing with Minnie!



More dancing



Cooper was soooo excited to see Max. We saw him two different times.




On the famous carousel one night. The only line mom would wait for. The next morning we were the first people to ride the carousel for the day and we rode all by ourselves! We rode dumbo two times by ourselves too. Heaven I tell you! There is no way I would wait in line for dumbo for an hour!




Cason was so in awe of Mater and McQueen he would not look at the camera! He was sooo excited to touch them! Cooper and daddy were on a ride while we stood in line to take our picture with the famous vehicles! Truly magical!
Words can't explain the fun that was had! We are ready to go back tomorrow! We just wish dad had another convention so we could convince him to go!












Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The happiest place on earth!

We made it! We made it to the HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!
Four airplane tickets
Four airplane rides
3 night hotel stay
2 long days at Disneyland!!

Brenden was headed to the PMA (Produce Marketing Association) and it happened to be at the Anaheim Convention Center (one block away from Disneyland), so we decided to tag along! The last time the convention was in Anaheim was five years ago and I was pregnant with Cooper. I have been dying to take the kids to Disneyland and a few years ago Brenden said when the PMA went back to Anaheim we could go. Well that came a little too soon and he didn't know if what he agreed upon was really such a great idea. He kept telling me I don't know if I am even going to go this year since the PMA was a few weeks early and he thought they would still be in harvest. I was so desperate to go that I said ,"TWO DAYS, that's great were going with ya!"

During the day on Friday Brenden was able to go with us. We tried to pack in as much as possible knowing that was the only time he could come with us. We had a blast! Even though Brenden was practically at the office. His phone rang non stop! Too many people eating too many ONIONS! lol. The weather that morning was great, but a little too great it was sooo hot by the afternoon!

First Character greeting. We practically ran up to them. No line, it was Awesome!






Brotherly lovin after they got their hats.



They were so excited with their mickey ears. Do you know how long I have waited to buy mickey ears for my kids???




Case handing his book to Minnie. The boys loooved having the characters sign their autograph books!












Mickey is usually back in the back of his house, but we caught him early in the morning on his front step. We lucked out big time with very short lines for Mickey and Minnie!



On Matterhorn. Cason face was priceless on that ride! Doesn't Cason look like his dad in this picture? I think he is going to be a mini Brenden.





Disney was all decorated for Halloween. I loved these pumpkins at the entrance.