The Beach

We went to go walk around but you know with kids how that ends up. First you take off there shoes and socks. Then you roll up the pants a little then before you know it they have almost their entire pants wet.



Nothing like a big jacket at the Beach.

We love that smile.

After our awesome trip to Florida with Eric's parents Caden is now a huge fan of the beach.

It was fun though.

Grandma's 90

My grandmother turned 90. She's seen a lot of things and been a lot of places. Shes a great woman and I'm proud to have been there for her party. She's a great grandma who I love dearly.

My mom and grandma



Macey all pooped out from partying



Us with my grandma

Disneyland

My grandmother turned 90 today so this last weekend they had a HUGE party for her in California. She was so excited she said she had a hard time sleeping.

Growing up I always went to Disneyland and I couldn't wait to carry that special place on with my children. My mom was awesome and watched Macey the whole day for us to we could spend this special time with Caden.

Caden did pretty good with the rides he didn't know a lot of the characters because he doesn't watch the old school movies, mainly pixar. California Adventure probably would have been good but we didn't have much time. His fear kicked in but he was tall enough to ride majority so the Matterhorn was a little pushing it but he did it. No Space Mountain for him.

It was a great day together with everyone. We went from 9-8. LONG day.

WARNING** Major picture overload

These are the pre-Disneyland pictures. Can you feel the anticipation?



Carrie and Caden



Caden and Mommy on the tram car that takes you to the park



Us minus Macey; gosh darn this could have been our Christmas pic




Caden, Chase(Caden's cousin) and me waiting for Dumbo

Eric and Caden

My dad and Chase

My Niece Paige and I on Dumbo, purple Dumbo

My brother Bruce on the teacups. It was a fun warm fuzzy experience riding rides with my brother, it brought me back to the early days. Side note, almost threw up on teacups.

Autopia-where they drive the cars. caden said it was his favorite ride.

Eric said his and Caden's car ran out of gas and Carrie and Chase had to push them ll the way back.

They had this really cool Jedi Training(Caden is really into Star Wars that he learned from his good buddys Cade and Carter from Georgia) They randomly selected and Chase got picked not Caden. He was a little upset but we introduced Chase to the Jedi World. And Grandpa came in and saved the day with Blue Light Sabers for both boys.

Star Tours, Caden was amazed with the ride.

Eric and Caden flying the rockets into Space

Carrie and Chase flying their Rocket

My Dad was exhausted(Long day traveling before). So while Paige was waiting to see the Princess's my dad took a breather in the princess dress up area. Can you tell he wasn't happy with me taking this picture of him.

The guys being goofy while we waited for the princess's. Caden scooted around to where the princess's were and got hit on by Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Milan and Jasmine and all he did was hide behind me.

There was a great train around the park. This was us mustering the energy to keep going.

The Haunted Mansion was made over by Tim Burton into the Corpse Bride. Caden was terrified of it. But it looked really cool

Everyone when we walked in the thought the Castle looked smaller. That's what happens when you grow up, things get smaller, roller coasters don't seem so scary.

Before the Holiday parade.



The toy soldiers

Buzz Lightyear

The Seven Dwarfs

The Big Man they were all excited for. It was a great parade.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

We went to Fashion Place mall to get Macey's ears pierced (more to follow) and decided we should stop and see the Big Guy. Santa that is. Caden was really excited, but as he got closer he got a little stranger danger on us. Eric told him that he needs to ask Santa for something. Eric used 50 Bakugans or 100 LEGOs as an example. Apparently Caden really liked the idea of getting 100 LEGOs from Santa, so thats what he asked for. Macey is the silent type and didn't ask for anything. We got this great shot and that's all we could ask for.

A Little Bling

Eric and I decided to get our sweet Macey's ears pierced. Eric started to chicken out as we pulled up to the mall, but got over as we got closer to the store. After filling out the paper work and signing away any liability Claire's could have we got down to business. Eric had to sit in the chair and hold Macey's arms down and her head back. It took longer than usual because the girl who was going to do it, was training some other people. We decided to get Macey some cubic zirconias instead of the little daisys that they suggested. Macey loves diamonds already. The piercing was quick and painful. Macey screamed pretty loud while the lady was doing it, but was over it in a few minutes. She looks amazing and isn't having any problems with them. She was a beautiful girl before and now loves to accessorize herself.

6 years

Six wonderful years have gone by so quickly. We decided to go out and celebrate for a little. Eric wouldn't tell me where he was planning on taking me. We started driving down town and I knew exactly where we were going. Eric took me to the Melting Pot. He had flowers waiting for me on the table and insisted that I bring in my presents. After a few minutes a couple sat across the from us and wished me a Happy Birthday. Apparently my sweet husband forgot to check the wrapping paper before he wrapped my presents. We explained the mix up and they wished us both a Happy Anniversary. The food was great as usual. The Melting Pot is an amazing place to celebrate an amazing marriage. The presents were pretty good too.

He's 4!

Caden turned 4! We can't believe it. He was so excited and so were we. We had a sick Transformers party. Nothing better then Optimus Prime and Bumble bee. Melanie convinced me to do a sick cake. Okay I'll be honest Eric, Melanie and Jason did 99% of it. He loved it. Optimus Prime Pinata. PB & J Sandwich's. Great party.




Caden's amazing Cake.


My sister's Melanie, Emily, Me and the Mace.


My Nephew Carter. He's hammin' it up.



Macey Face



Whackin' at the Pinata


Macey was so partied out she passed out.

Caden got an umbrella from his Grandma Joyce

Bumblebee from his uncle Bruce.





Caden teaching his cousin's the Bakugan Way.

The cousins-Brady, Paige, Caden and Chase(Cameron is missing he wasn't up for picture taking)

All the Cousins-Cameron, Brady and Macey, Paige, Caden, Chase and Carter


It was a great party. Caden had a blast!