Conversation with Tae

Today I was sitting with Tae, helping with her homework and we had the following conversation.

Tae: "Mom, today at school a boy asked me to the middle school dance that is coming up"

Me: "Really?! Hmmmm, what did you say?"

Tae: "I didn't say anything... I just looked at him like this!"

I couldn't help it, I just busted up laughing. That poor little kid, he was probably mortified that she would react that way when he worked up the courage to ask her.

Her face reminded me of this picture

I'm still laughing about it. I guess I should be thrilled that daughter #2 isn't as boy crazy as daughter #1 is. It's a good thing... can you imagine having TWO boy crazy daughters?!

If she reacted differently, I'm sure Chris would have to run out and by a shotgun and shovel squirt gun.

Days 6 & 7, a kiss goodbye for Mickey, a long drive and an anniversary surprise!

Our last day at Disneyland.... :-(

Basically today was filled with doing all of our favorite rides one last time. We also got to see the Aladdin show, which I have always wanted to see but never made it to. It was AWESOME! The kids loved it, and so did Chris and I. Tonight we were supposed to go and see World of Color, but the idea of waiting in line to 'maybe' get a good spot to see it and then walking back to our hotel (because the shuttle would have quit running by then), and it was pretty chilly, were all reasons that all of us opted not to stay and watch it. So I took the kids to spend the last of their money and then the entire family went to eat once again at Coco's. It was a great day and I was super sad to see it end.

Did you know that if you stop by City Hall on Main street they will give you a pin for your birthday, 1st time visit, just married and just celebrating.... FOR FREE! Here is yet another reason to love this magical land! So I got a Happy Birthday pin, Faze got a '1st time' pin and the girls got a 'I'm celebrating' pin.

Tower of Terror for the 2nd time, Tae decided to sit this one out. I probably should have too... it gave me some serious chest pain, both times I did it. I really think my heart can't handle it anymore... sad.

Splash Mountain the 2nd and 3rd time. There was NO line so we had to run around and do it again!

I LOVE this time of year, especially at Disneyland! So freaking cute. I even bought a couple of darling Mickey style Halloween decorations.

Chris bought me a birthday cupcake... I have to admit, not my favorite. I'm kinda a cupcake snob and am very picky about my cupcakes and buttercream icing. If it isn't good, it just isn't worth waisting the calories on it. Oh well, it was super sweet of him!

Waiting for Aladdin show to start

Faze loved the bumper cars!

Today we got up and loaded up the van to drive home. First we stopped at Downtown Disney, I collect spoons from all the vacations we go on as a family (or a couple) and I had forgotten to pick one up. So Chris dropped me off at the entrance and I ran into the shops to buy my spoon. 

Then we drove as far as St. George and are spending the next couple of days here at my Aunt's house.

The drive home was pretty painful... the kids were restless and fighting for most of the trip and I had a pretty good headache by the time we got here. Why is it that at the end of family vacations I need another vacation, MINUS MY CHILDREN?!

Lucky for me, that is just what the doctor (husband) ordered! Chris just told me that he is going to New York for business next week and since he will be gone over our anniversary, he is flying me out there for the weekend so that we can be together! Can I even describe how excited I am??????!!!!!!!

YAAAAAHHHHHOOOOOOOO!

(SHHHH! don't tell Chris, but I think that I'm a little spoiled!)

Day 4 & 5- Disney, Beaches and Birthdays!!!

Day two at Disneyland was actually mostly spent over at California Adventure. Faze LOVED the bugs life section. Sienna and Tae were bummed because California Screamin was closed for repairs. BUT Tae went on Tower of Terror for the first time, I was so proud of her... she was so so nervous about it but in the end she said that she liked it. (Don't worry Amy, I totally yelled your name while we were falling!)

Around 3 we decided to head back over to Disneyland and finish out the day there. It was a great day!

Today was a big day for me! My birthday! I am so glad that we decided to have our vacation fall over my birthday, it made for such a great day! We decided to make today our beach day, so we spent the day at Huntington Beach, my favorite beach. We ate at one of my favorite spots in Huntington Beach- Ruby's Diner out on the pier. So yummeroo. Then we made our way to the beach. Missy's sister lives about 10 minutes from the beach so we stopped by her house and picked up her boogie boards and umbrella's. I'm so glad that we did, I was able to try body surfing on the boogie board for the first time and I LOVED IT. We literally spent HOURS out in the water. Chris rented a surf board and tried surfing, he was even able to stand up on it! It was pretty hot. :0)

We left the beach around 6 O'clock, then dropped the kids off at the hotel and headed off to dinner with my parents. A few years ago I went on a girls trip with some friends to HB and we ate at Kings seafood and I LOVEd it, so I really wanted to come there for my birthday. It didn't disappoint tonight! So yummy!

Today was an amazing day!

My favorite place, with my favorite man, doing my favorite thing! does it get any better than this? No way!

Kyler, Kade and Faze.... the best of buddies!

Tower OF Terror... she is hard to see but Tae is there, right next to me on the back row.

Anyone that knows me, knows that I LOVE my popcorn. Of course Disney does not disappoint in this department! Best. Popcorn. Ever!

My sweet little nephew, Jaxton

On my birthday with my mom!

Ana wouldn't look at the camera... not really sure why.

Holy cow, best shake ever.... Vanilla black cherry... to die for... no really! Look at Faze's face, he was so upset that he didn't get his own shake. Seriously, my kids were pretty awful today. I think someone forgot to tell them that it was my birthday and that they needed to behave! Sheesh.

Yep, she pretty much did this all day. She refused to get in the water.... teenagers.

My sweet grandpa

My bro Ryan

Tae loved body surfing as much as I did. She was so brave and was taking on the big waves with me and Chris.

My cute grandma

These next few shots are some cool shots that Chris took with his camera and then did some fancy editing.

My amazing dancing daughter, so cool with the pier as her backdrop!

A message for my man... yep it's true!

At dinner with my parents

My special birthday menu (look at the top Left hand corner)

The reason why I picked this place. I love their coconut shrimp!

Ready for my Alaskan King Crab!

My birthday present! Best gift ever!