Crazy Hair day

Callista had crazy hair day yesterday with her Joy School friends.  She told me she wanted "moose hair".  When I asked her what she meant by "moose hair" she showed me lots of little pony tails in her hair.  Here is the final outcome:

Callista...you actually look more cute than crazy, but you were pleased with your "moose hair" and I am happy that you are happy!!!

Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day

I LOVE Valentine's Day.  It's actually my favorite holiday.  A day to focus on who you love the most.  I like Christmas too, but there is so much "fluff" that goes along with it, and since the true meaning is supposed to be about love, it just seems to go unnoticed beside all the parties, the baking, the white elephant gifts, and the stress.  Valentine's Day though....just one day...not an entire season.  A day to celebrate with those the most special to you.  To do something extra nice for your most beloved.

Love. Love. Love

Chloe got up and made our bed, Ryan wrote us a sweet letter with a picture, and Callista just kept saying "Happy Valentine's".  We had pizza for dinner (my pick so I wouldn't have to cook), along with purple jello (Callista's pick), strawberries (Chloe's pick), pink lemonade (Ryan's pick), and heart sugar cookies (one of Paul's favorite).

It was a wonderful Valentine's Day!!!



Two Was Not Enough!

The tickets we purchased for Disneyland were a three day special offered only to Military Guests. We were only planning on going for 2 days, but since the three day special was cheaper than buying 2 days...we thought we'd just save the money and buy the 3 day ticket.  Then we realized the kids were going to be off from school on Friday AND Paul's parents Val and Greg would be in town so.........we spent another very fun day at Disneyland and California Adventure.

 Ryan and Grandma on Alison Wonderland

The silly "Woody Glasses"

The "Silly People" wearing the "Silly Glasses"

The Grizzly Rapids

OH NO....the kids are being eaten by Monstro!

Kissy! Kissy!

Thanks Grandpa and Grandma for a great day at the Happiest Place on Earth!!!

California Adventure

We spent the day on Thursday at Disneyland's California Adventure. 

What an Adventure it was!

How lucky we were to catch Koda and Kenai as we walked through Brother Bear's Camp.  It also happens to be Callista's favorite Disney movie. She knew exactly who they were before we had to say anything!

Callista on the Zephyr Rockets!

Paul and Gwen in line for the Ferris Wheel.

The girls in the Ferris Wheel Car!

The boys in the Ferris Wheel Car!

SILLY FACES!

This is after Chloe and Paul got off of California Screamin'.  Gee...I wonder who had more fun!

Gotta love the glasses from Toy Story Mania!  Do they have eyes in the back of their heads?

AUTOPIA!!!

This is what you do after two long, fun filled, and exhausting days at Disney.....you lay in bed watching the Disney channel in your PJ's!

We went to Downtown Disney on Friday to walk around and let the kids each pick a souvenir to remember this years' vacation.  Callista picked a Winnie the Pooh doll. Ryan picked a Sully (from Monsters INC) doll, and Chloe picked a pair of Mickey earrings with a matching ring.

Thanks Papa and Nana for sharing our vacation with us. 

It was awesome....next year.....

Disneyland, Tokyo!!!!!

Disneyland 2011

This was our 4th annual trip to Disneyland with Papa and Nana.



It was a fantastic day.  Chloe counted that we went on 25 rides or attractions.  Her favorite ride was Space Mountain.  Ryan's favorite ride was Autopia, and Callista's favorite ride was Thunder Mountain.  The day was truly magical at the

"Happiest Place on Earth"!