San Diego

We just got back from a week long vacation. The last time we went anywhere was before we had Mason and we went to St.George. We dont do big vacations. This was Huge for our family and we were all so excited. This was Mason, Emily and Rodney's first time on an airplane. We flew to LA and then drove to San Diego. Emily and Rodney's ears hurt when we landed and driving in the car Emily cried half the way and Mason cried the other half, he was so tired. Then we Spent a whole day at Sea World, it was so fun to see all the animals that normally we'd never get to see. I especially enjoyed going through a tunnel and seeing sharks swimming all around you. It was so scary and cool! Karlee and Rodney's first ride was the Atlantis ride. It was a Blast. Karlee and I rode it twice. :) Another day we spent having a picnic at the beach. It was so warm but the water was freezing. We had a blast putting our feet in the water. I bought the kids new jammies that they could have for our Disneyland trip and they were so excited to wear them. 

This sandwhich was so good! They took out the middle of the bread and stuffed it with spagetti, so yummy!

Karlee is in a movie

Before you freak out. No my daughter does not ever dress like this, that is why she loves acting, you get to dress up like someones else. She got to be a part of a movie that is being made called Whip Brawler. They were filming a "goth scene" and she was one of the goth people at the party. It was such a fun day. The last picture is one I took of her in the car on the way home. I told her to put her hand on the window and mouth "Help." We laughed so hard when people looked in Horror at her make up. It was great fun! Even the guy at in and out burger said, "Wow she is glaring at me." Then she and I busted up laughing it was too much fun!

 She loved these boots, probably because she was 3 inches taller :)

 Karlee and the director Lucas

 Karlee and the actor who played Whip Brawler

Happy Halloween

 Karlee was a Flapper girl, Rodney was Jack Sparrow, Emily was Rupunzel, Mason was Spiderman, Cousin Whitney was an Owl and Cousin Lindsey was Cinderella.

 We went with my sister and parents to the Witches night out and ran into these vampires.

 Boo Berry muffins

 Frankenstein treats

 Vampire donuts

 Bread bones

Happy Birthday Emily!

I love all of my kids for different reasons but I think because Emily is the 2nd girl and has such a tender heart she has a really special place in my heart. (They are all my favorite in different ways) :) I still remember so clearly laying on my bed with Karlee, Rodney was taking a nap and K said to me, "Mom you are going to have a baby," I laughed and said that I wasn't and she replied, "Yes you have one in your tummy and its a girl." Rodney was 9 months old so I knew she was not right. A few days later I found out I was pregnant with Emily. It was a Huge surprise to us! When I was pregnant with her I wanted frozen cookie dough all the time. She is such a fun and sweet little angel. She makes us laugh so hard with the witty little things that she says. She started Kindergarten this year and is loving it. She has made some new friends and loves her teacher. Emily I love you so much and I am so grateful that Heavenly Father trusted me to be your mother. Happy 6th Birthday Lulu. She wanted a Lalaloopsy Birthday party.

 I had a friend make this topper since I am still recovering from surgery, isn't it the cutest thing ever!!

 Well, besides her of course :)

 Emily and her cousin Whitney :)