Random September

Lost my second tooth!

So excited to see Aria, couldn't even get her inside before joining in a bear hug.

Sometimes the kids toys get taken by the bigger kids.

Morning hikes with friends are the best.

Air Force Museum- outside this time where we can climb in the planes.

Zombies.  At least they're cute ones and they're together.

This one still snuggles.

And this bigger one tries to squeeze in on the action.

Finally a decent selfie with everyone looking.

Another tooth gone!  Wish it was closer to Christmas so I could make him sing the "Two Front Teeth" song.

More Aria love.

Disneyland.. take two

Saturday began the same... old cartoons while we wait for the late risers.

Then walking to Disneyland with our best buddy/brother.

Baby Stella was not sure about the whole thing.

Jungle Cruise for the littles while everyone else goes on Indiana Jones.

It was so nice to have everyone together and trade around kids as we felt like it.

If you know where we are... you know a secret too.

Fairies locked inside a light was a little distressing to Isla.

And again so nice to have other crazy people take my children on the teacups so I didn't have to throw up.

Passed out like a champ.

Meeting Mickey.  Can you guess who is in heaven and who is a little too old for this silliness.  And who'd just rather do their own thing.

Cousin love.  It really is so sweet to see my kids playing with and taking care of their younger cousins.  I'm done giving them younger siblings but it's nice they get to have a similar relationship with these cute guys.  And boy do those cousins love them!

More napping.

More parades!

Of course Isla woke up as soon as the music started going.  And then it was lots of waving and shouting to try and get each princess to wave at her.

More Toy Story.

And one last parade to end the night.

This parade was truly magical with all the LED lights.

And the looks on these kids faces was just precious.  This is the true magic of a Disney visit- seeing the joy and amazement and magic on your kids faces.  So fun to spend this time together as a family.

And fireworks to top it all off.

Sunday morning was laze around the hotel room until we needed to leave for the flight.  Yep, we've worn these guys out.

Disneyland

Since grandpa has his Disney Club thing we're forced to go to Disneyland once a year.  Rough life I tell you.  So one random long weekend in September off we jetted.  Zombies watching the airport news.

And littler zombies watching the airplanes get loaded.  So excited to be off on an adventure with cousins!

Seriously what's better Isaac than cousins team tackling you?

Promptly passed out on the plane.

Friday morning:  early breakfast with the creepy forest animals.

And watching old school cartoons on tiny rockers while we wait for everyone to be ready.

Bubbles are so distracting and fun.  Let's go!

Mack, Sam, and Aria on Dumbo.

Isla's just barely tall enough to control the lever.

Waiting for Peter Pan.

We cannot wait!!! So excited!

This was the amazing new side of Disneyland we've never experienced before.  Isla was finally old enough that some of the girls decided to split from the boys and the big roller coasters to go visit the Princesses.  She was in heaven.  And I have to say they really make it a magical experience.  The princesses are all in individual rooms and you get to go talk to them by yourself.  They get down on the child's level and talk to them and compliment their clothes and ask them questions.  So magical to see their eyes light up!

Aria, who is only 1 1/2 was not quite convinced.

But Isla was all smiles!

Ethan randomly decided he needed to bring his stuffed lion along for the day in his pocket and it made random appearances.

Waiting (not so) patiently for the Frozen sing along.

Screen shot of the tower of terror.

And of our family on Splash Mountain.  Isla did not appreciate being stuck in the front and held in place by dad.

And she could almost not believe who she was finally meeting.

Anna and Elsa... together!!!

And then it was on to all the boys (big boys like Taylor and Mack too) favorite ride- Toy Story.

Taylor patently refuses to ride with any of the younger children that need help on this ride.  It is focus time people!

But of course for the Frozen sing-along he was happy to let Isla snuggle up and sing with him.

Aladdin was pretty amazing.

And the cars ride is still my favorite.

For the first time we actually spent a good amount of time in the toddler areas- this is mostly because every other time we've come my 4 little kids have been outnumbered by 10 adults who don't want to bother with this silliness.  But now there's 7 kids from 3 of the couples so things are quickly shifting.  Bubble magic at the Disney Junior show.

And a break to learn the parade song dance moves.

More Toy Story of course.

And a magical light show to end the day.