London as a Teddy Bear

London did Pre-Ballet this year.  Her little costume was so precious!  She had two little high buns so they could be teddy bears.  Both their songs were to bear songs.  Videos are included and I have a bunch of pictures of her.

These first three are from the dress rehearsal and she has a bit of a kool-aid mustache.  The last one is from the performance.  She LOVES wearing make-up!

Coach Pitch 2013

Coach Pitch this year just wasn't the same.  We knew we would miss some games so Shane turned coaching over.  It was a little less than stellar.  Anyway, I haven't gotten pictures back yet, but here is a video of one of Max's hits.  He is such a good little hitter!

Videos from our Trip

Some playing around the pool

We went on the train and they all had to hold their breath in the tunnels.  So funny.  I just had to make them all clap after for more cuteness!

Max and Shane on part of the Radiator Springs Racers.  We all loved this.  I thought it was way better than Test Track in Florida.  London loved it all except the fast part.

More Disney

 Here are some more fun pics.  I will have more when I get Shane's phone. I forgot to charge my phone one day so we used his phone.

Little monkeys in the monkey car.

London Park on the Storybook Canal Boats

London didn't want to have anything to do with Goofy

London a little nervous for her first race in Cars Land

Vidia and the kids

Tinkerbell - This is the same as we saw 2 1/2 years ago!

In line for Toy Story Mania.  Heidy, myself and the little ladies were the only lucky ones this trip who went on this ride.  We went two times in a row and were the last ones to ride in the park.  The wait at closing is GREAT!

Last of the night and trip.  It was 11 p.m. I can't believe the last night the little girls made it that late.  They both fell asleep on our way home.

Beach Day

We went to Huntington Beach one day and the kids had a great time.  My kids all take after their Dad.  He loves water and the beach.  Since I'm a burner, I'm not in love with the beach, but under the right circumstances, it is great.

We must make time for Disney!

We were so lucky this year and were invited to Disneyland by Troy and his family.  The kids were very excited, especially to be able to go with cousins.  We haven't done that in awhile.  Aidan and Andrew got a double dose because just 2 weeks before they went with their Mom. We were grilling them on how busy it was and stuff to gauge our trip.  Fortunately, we got some great tips from a few sources and we barely waited in line for anything, which is crazy for summer time!

Brigham on our way to dinner.  Just another picture to add to the Brigham count for the family DVD

Hannah helping the little girls to dinner.

Vegas view from the hotel roof.

We played car games and Max wanted a picture.  This is his scavenger hunt list.

In Anaheim we were fortunate to stay in a house.  This helped so much with preparing food.  It was also nice to have a pool all to ourselves.  It was heated so nicely.  I realize now I hardly got in, but the kids were fish.  We would go to Disneyland in the morning, take a break during the hot time and return in the evening and go all night!

Ready for a WILD ride!

"I can't wait to hear this song over and over!" - At It's a Small World

Meeting Princess Merida while the big kids went on Space Mountain.  Max and I would have our turn later.

A stop at the petting zoo before seeing Pirates.  Arrr!

Waiting for our Jungle Cruise while the big kids went on Indiana Jones

We must meet Aurora

And Ariel

And of course, Cinderella!

At the "petting" zoo in Cars Land.  It is a little tractor.  Too funny!

 On the first night at Disneyland, the little girls stayed home with Heidy.  They had their fun earlier and decided to have girl time, painting nails and having a tea party.  They had a lot of fun and the rest of us had fun until closing at the park.  When we got back, we found the girls had put all the princesses to bed.  Sweet, and yet, a little creepy to come home to.

These were some of the toys provided at the house.  It was really great!

More Disneyland posts to come!