Disneyland: All the Friends

My kids liked meeting the characters a much as they liked going on rides! We REALLY wanted to meet Captain Jake and were pretty bummed when we found out he only comes out on rare occasions.  But one of the days we were there Jake was filling in for Princess Sophia. Jack was in heaven. We also went to Disney Junior live on stage twice because.. Jake AND Mickey. But the best part was when Jack met Lightening McQueen. Jack was SO excited he was shaking. Let me back up. When we walked over towards Carsland Jack recognized the music! The moment he saw those red rocks he knew where we were. When he got to go up to Lightening McQueen, he threw himself on the hood giving that car a giant hug, and wouldn't move! Dreams came true. Cora was not scared of the characters and actually really liked them all! Well the ones that she saw. She liked the characters but she LOVED the churros. So sometimes she'd get to go get a churro while Jack waited to see Lightening McQueen .... again and again.

So I like most things Tim Burton but have never ever been a Nightmare Before Christmas fan. But Jack was actually one of Jack's favorites haha. He was funny and goofy and just appeared out of thin air over by the exit of Pirates. 

Chief and Shell spent a whole day with us at the park. Such a fun place to make memories all together. Had no idea the Chief likes roller coasters! Now I know where Parker gets it... 

Disneyland: All the Fun

A whole week with my very favorite people and four days of that week spent in Disneyland!! Pinch me! Too good and still true. First family vacation as a family of four and I will cherish the memories forever and ever. I hope you are ready for an overload of Disneyland pictures. Starting with my favorite pictures of my kiddos on rides.

Jack's favorite rides were:
1. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
2. Pirates of the Caribbean
3. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree
4. Tarzan's Treehouse

Cora's favorite rides were:
1. The Golden Zephyr
2. Winnie the Pooh
3. Small World
4. Teacups

Honorable mention for both kids, The Chew Chew Train
































First time on Buzz and he just wanted to spin the car. By the end of the week sharp shooter was a high level two all by himself. Almost a level three..... which is what I am.















These rushed and blurry photos make me so happy! There is nothing like watching your kids be overjoyed.

2nd Child

Well, that was quick. My second child, my BABY, is almost one. Yikes. I am emotional in a different way than I was when Jack was turning one. If I'm being honest I am feeling a lot of guilt. Because here is the thing. When Jack was a baby I basically stared at him for 12 months. That was where we were in life, that was all I was doing. This year hasn't played out that way. Obviously because Jack is still in the picture. But it was more than that. We moved and I feel like taking on a house and yard was almost as time consuming as taking on another child was. Parker not only switched jobs but at one time was working three at once. Our lives were constantly evolving this year and we were doing our best to evolve right along with it.  

So Cora June, I feel guilty because I didn't spend as much time staring at you. Also last night I laid awake feeling bad that you've never been on a pony ride. I'm learning that there is no formula to motherhood. I can't do everything the same way that I did the first time around. Because life moves forward and circumstances are different. I can guarantee a couple of things though. The first is that I love you just as much.Always have always will. I may not have had as much time to sit and hold you and stare at you... but I think that made me appreciate our quiet moments together that much more. I promise I will make you a birthday cake, just like I did for your brother, and I will go full paparazzi, taking a million photos as you smash it all over your cute face.  I can also guarantee that you will get things that Jack did not. Starting with you have big brother. A friend. You weren't ever stuck at home with just me. 

And you have really enjoyed having a built in best bud.... most of the time. 

Aggies All The Way

We spent Thursday up in Logan as a family. We had tickets to the football game but headed up early to beat the traffic and take the kids to some of our favorite Logan spots. We played mini golf at the coolest little place ever. Parker used to take me on dates there because they go all out on halloween decorations. It was a little surreal watching both our kids play there, but so much fun.  Then we hurried over to the game! 

Cora's first Aggie game! We had the best seats for small kids and Cora was in heaven. Jack was a little tired because we tried to fit so much in. But he still had a lot of fun, especially when Davante Mays scored a touch down RIGHT IN FRONT OF US. So awesome.

This fall we are celebrating 7 years as kicking it as best friends. Can't believe how much our lives have changed... and for the better! But we always have the best time going back to where it all started. Here's to hoping that these two cute kids are Aggies someday!