California Trip

Waiting in line for the Toy Story ride

 In December we had a chance to go to California with Ryan's family the week before Christmas.  We went to Disneyland, Sea World, the San Diego Safari Park and the San Diego Zoo.  It was a busy week, but really fun. 

 By the Tractor ride in Cars Land.  This was by far Andrew's favorite ride we went on.  He still asks to go on the Tractors.  That's his favorite part in the movie as well.

 Another of Andrew's favorites- the Carousel

 Here we are at Mater's petting zoo.

 Playing on the nets at Sesame Street Land in Sea World.  Andrew would have staying there all day.

 Petting the Manta Rays- this was a favorite too.  He would get so excited when his fingers touched one- then he jerk his hand back away from it and then put it back in again.

 Taking a look at the sharks.  Ariana thought it was pretty cool.

Is this not the most gargantuan bath tub you have ever seen?  This was in the condo where we stayed.  It was the size of a regular hot tub or larger.  We about had to climb in with the kids to give them baths.

 We bought Andrew popcorn ( one of his most requested treats).  We put him in the stroller with it.  He was so tired that he fell asleep still trying to put popcorn in his mouth.  I think there was popcorn in his mouth when he fell asleep.

 Visiting Toon Town- here we are all together.  We didn't get nearly enough with Ari out of the stroller.

 Andrew loved seeing the characters until we got near them.  At that point he would shut his eyes and pretend they weren't there. Silly kid.

Ariana spent a lot of time bundled up sleeping in the stroller, so we had to document her carriage ride.

It was such a fun trip.  We are glad we were able to go and enjoy spending some quality time together with family. 

Mostly Pictures

 

 Uncle Trevor came to visit one more time just before leaving on his mission, so we got a picture with him and the kids to hang on the fridge so they can remember him better while he's gone.  We'll miss you Uncle Trevor.  (We took lots of pictures, this is the most cooperative Andrew got)

 Ariana and Ryan playing together.  She loves her Daddy.

 Mmm Mmm Good.  Time for food.

 Happy Birthday Deanna!

 Both of the kiddos together.  They love being together.

 Our baby girl growing up.  So adorable.

 He's sitting in a bucket if you can't tell and now he's stuck and asking for help.  I had to get a picture.

 Sleepy heads.  Andrew was so sick.  He just laid on the couch for days. 

 Andrew and I went out and played in the mounds of snow for a few minutes while Ari took a nap.  I taught him to make a snow angel.  If you look close, you can see our two angels next to each other, wings almost touching.

 Chowing on the teething ring- so delicious.  She turned 5 months old last week.  I can't believe how fast it's gone!

Hanging out in his pj's.  He would wear them all day every day if I would let him.  Every time we go in his room he either asks or informs that it's "jammie time."