Monday, September 14, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
California Adventures {part 7} Disneyland!
Right after we got off the Star Wars ride we were walking through Tomorrowland when we saw some Jedis! Of course we had to go over there with Ryker so he could see what was going on. Turns out they were talking about being a jedi and doing little Jedi demonstrations. After the talking they chose a bunch of kids from the audience to come up and receive some Jedi training. Ryker wriggled himself to the front and was one of the kids chosen! YAY!
They all got Jedi robes and light sabers. Of course the weapons were fake so that nobody would get hurt. Ryker was so cute with his little robe. He put the hood on and kept it on the entire time. I think he felt like a true Jedi.
OK so here the hood is off but I promise it was not off for long. At this point they were learning some defensive moves just in case of attack. Ryker was totally into it.
Oh my goodness! Darth Vader showed up along with Darth Maul and some stormtroopers. They quickly huddled the kids off to the side to protect them.
Darth Maul was walking around the edges giving people the stare down. He looked so tough!
Right here he looked at Kenedy who was right next to me. She really tried to hold her own but as he was staring at her she buckled under the pressure and put her head down. It was kinda cute.
Ryker got to use the moves he learned to fight Darth Maul. He was so good and sooo into it. He had his tough face on for sure.
What a fighter!
Darth Vader talked to the kids and tried to get them to come to the Dark side.
Like true Jedis they all refused to be persuaded!
So the bad guys left!
And the hero's were left to continue good.
I loved watching Ryker being a part of all of this and told him how cool it was that he got to fight Darth Maul. He then informed me that That Darth Maul was not real because if he was he would have killed Ryker. hmmm. Well then I told him that the Jedis were real and how cool it was to meet real Jedis. Nope not real either, he told me. They didn't have real light sabers.
So even though he knew the truth he still got into it and still thought it was alot of fun and so cool!
They all got Jedi robes and light sabers. Of course the weapons were fake so that nobody would get hurt. Ryker was so cute with his little robe. He put the hood on and kept it on the entire time. I think he felt like a true Jedi.
OK so here the hood is off but I promise it was not off for long. At this point they were learning some defensive moves just in case of attack. Ryker was totally into it.
Oh my goodness! Darth Vader showed up along with Darth Maul and some stormtroopers. They quickly huddled the kids off to the side to protect them.
Darth Maul was walking around the edges giving people the stare down. He looked so tough!
Right here he looked at Kenedy who was right next to me. She really tried to hold her own but as he was staring at her she buckled under the pressure and put her head down. It was kinda cute.
Ryker got to use the moves he learned to fight Darth Maul. He was so good and sooo into it. He had his tough face on for sure.
What a fighter!
Darth Vader talked to the kids and tried to get them to come to the Dark side.
Like true Jedis they all refused to be persuaded!
So the bad guys left!
And the hero's were left to continue good.
I loved watching Ryker being a part of all of this and told him how cool it was that he got to fight Darth Maul. He then informed me that That Darth Maul was not real because if he was he would have killed Ryker. hmmm. Well then I told him that the Jedis were real and how cool it was to meet real Jedis. Nope not real either, he told me. They didn't have real light sabers.
So even though he knew the truth he still got into it and still thought it was alot of fun and so cool!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
California Adventures {part 6} Disneyland!
Even though we were so sad to leave the beach on Thursday we had some excitement because on Friday we got to go to Disneyland! One of the fun things we did while at the park was meet some of the characters. Now the last time we went, which was when Kenedy was about 4, meeting the characters meant they wandered around the park and when you saw them if you wanted you could go and gather around to meet them. Now they have a special area to meet the princesses and Micky and Minnie. It's a little strange but I guess it works out better?
We actually did meet the wicked Queen from Snow White out i the park. She was a wanderer. It was fun to walk by and suddenly see her. She had quite the attitude and was very condescending to everyone, very in character!
While I waited in the princess line Kefford took the kids to Toon Town to go on some rides, or so I thought. He took them through Minnie's house and then got stuck in a line to meet Minnie Mouse.
He is not sure how that happened but once they got in the line they kinda got stuck there. But the kids liked meeting her.
The same kind of thing happened at Mickey's house. They toured the house and then somehow got stuck again in a line to meet Mickey. The kids liked this also and Mickey even gave Avynlea a kiss on her cheek! So cute!
Disneyland now has a special area set aside called the "Princess Faire". You wait in a line and then a family at a time gets to go in and meet some princesses. I told Kefford I would wait in the hour and a half long line so that he could take the kids on some rides. Well we all know how that turned out. The line actually took only about 45 minutes but once I got to the front I had to let people go ahead of me for 20 minutes because my family had not arrived yet. Finally they arrived and we ventured in. First we got to meet Mulan.
Then we got to see Ariel who is my favorite princess and my kids also.
The third and final princess ( I know only three, it felt kind of like a ripoff) Was Belle. She took a little bit more time then the others to talk to the kids.
She even got down on their level and gave Rylee a hug. It was really cute.
I am glad the kids got to see some of the Disney characters. It was fun to see how excited they were and to still hear them talk about it!
We actually did meet the wicked Queen from Snow White out i the park. She was a wanderer. It was fun to walk by and suddenly see her. She had quite the attitude and was very condescending to everyone, very in character!
While I waited in the princess line Kefford took the kids to Toon Town to go on some rides, or so I thought. He took them through Minnie's house and then got stuck in a line to meet Minnie Mouse.
He is not sure how that happened but once they got in the line they kinda got stuck there. But the kids liked meeting her.
The same kind of thing happened at Mickey's house. They toured the house and then somehow got stuck again in a line to meet Mickey. The kids liked this also and Mickey even gave Avynlea a kiss on her cheek! So cute!
Disneyland now has a special area set aside called the "Princess Faire". You wait in a line and then a family at a time gets to go in and meet some princesses. I told Kefford I would wait in the hour and a half long line so that he could take the kids on some rides. Well we all know how that turned out. The line actually took only about 45 minutes but once I got to the front I had to let people go ahead of me for 20 minutes because my family had not arrived yet. Finally they arrived and we ventured in. First we got to meet Mulan.
Then we got to see Ariel who is my favorite princess and my kids also.
The third and final princess ( I know only three, it felt kind of like a ripoff) Was Belle. She took a little bit more time then the others to talk to the kids.
She even got down on their level and gave Rylee a hug. It was really cute.
I am glad the kids got to see some of the Disney characters. It was fun to see how excited they were and to still hear them talk about it!
Friday, September 4, 2009
California Adventures {part 5} beach fun
You didn't think I was done with our vacation pictures did ya? :0)
Thursday was a bittersweet day for us at the beach. Bitter because it was our last day but sweet because Kefford was finally there with us. YAY! Here are some pictures of our last day on the beach!
Avynlea had a jolly good time collecting beach shells. She found a bunch and every time she did she would bring it to me and tell me I could keep it. What a sweetie. Most of them were put back on the beach but I did keep a few.
Rylee had fun playing in the water. I was really surprised by how brave she was about the water. She didn't go in a ton but she did do it more then I thought she would.
Oh my goodness do I have some posing models in my family. Avynlea was quite the ham whenever the camera was pointed her way and Rylee was quick to follow her lead. She can even pose with props! I think she might have a career with this.
Two cute little beach babes!
The night before my eye was really bothering me and I kept rubbing it. I finally decided I needed to take out my night and day contacts but I couldn't find my cute glasses I only found my ugly ones. So being the nerd that I am I decided to let it be. Big mistake. I woke up the next morning with a crusted over red eye. I thought for sure I had pink eye. So I decided to look one more time for my cute glasses and I found them! I took out my contacts and there you can see my red eye. Turns out it had a speck of something in it and totally scratched up my eye. If I would have taken out my contacts that night it probably would not have been that bad. But because I was vain I had to wear my glasses for the next couple of days! Boo!!
Keffords here! :0)
Kenedy built herself a little sand castle. Good Job Kiddo!
Rylee digging in the sand.
Ryker lovin the water.
My four little beach babies. We love the ocean!!
Me and my hot hubby finally reunitied!
Rylee and Jaylynn were so cute holding hands right before we had to leave.
Oh these girls are going to be great friends!
Thursday was a bittersweet day for us at the beach. Bitter because it was our last day but sweet because Kefford was finally there with us. YAY! Here are some pictures of our last day on the beach!
Avynlea had a jolly good time collecting beach shells. She found a bunch and every time she did she would bring it to me and tell me I could keep it. What a sweetie. Most of them were put back on the beach but I did keep a few.
Rylee had fun playing in the water. I was really surprised by how brave she was about the water. She didn't go in a ton but she did do it more then I thought she would.
Oh my goodness do I have some posing models in my family. Avynlea was quite the ham whenever the camera was pointed her way and Rylee was quick to follow her lead. She can even pose with props! I think she might have a career with this.
Two cute little beach babes!
The night before my eye was really bothering me and I kept rubbing it. I finally decided I needed to take out my night and day contacts but I couldn't find my cute glasses I only found my ugly ones. So being the nerd that I am I decided to let it be. Big mistake. I woke up the next morning with a crusted over red eye. I thought for sure I had pink eye. So I decided to look one more time for my cute glasses and I found them! I took out my contacts and there you can see my red eye. Turns out it had a speck of something in it and totally scratched up my eye. If I would have taken out my contacts that night it probably would not have been that bad. But because I was vain I had to wear my glasses for the next couple of days! Boo!!
Keffords here! :0)
Kenedy built herself a little sand castle. Good Job Kiddo!
Rylee digging in the sand.
Ryker lovin the water.
My four little beach babies. We love the ocean!!
Me and my hot hubby finally reunitied!
Rylee and Jaylynn were so cute holding hands right before we had to leave.
Oh these girls are going to be great friends!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Four-wheeling
On Saturday Kefford took Ryker and Avynlea out on the four-wheeler. This was the first time Avynlea got to go as a participant and she loved it. She rode that thing like she was a pro. Here are a few pictures of their adventures.
Here is cutie pie Avynlea out for a ride.
Now Ryker has to show off his riding skills.
More of Ryker
And another of Ryker.
Avynlea is wondering when it will be her turn again.
They had so much fun and are looking forward to going out riding some more!
Here is cutie pie Avynlea out for a ride.
Now Ryker has to show off his riding skills.
More of Ryker
And another of Ryker.
Avynlea is wondering when it will be her turn again.
They had so much fun and are looking forward to going out riding some more!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
another gross post
On Friday Rylee was playing outside with Ryker when all of a sudden they both came in Hysterically crying. Ryker came in first and in between his crying he kept saying how sorry he was and that he was for sure going to get grounded. He had some blood on his face and I started to get a little worried. Rylee then came in and when I saw that something happened to her thumb I had Kefford come down to assess the situation..
Turns out that Ryker accidentally slammed Rylees thumb in the playhouse door which caused the entire nail to pop out, root and all. It is still attached to one side of the finger but the ENTIRE nail came out at the bottom. Poor Ryker was so upset by what happened he had no idea that he was scratched on his head and does not know how it happened. He was just really upset about what happened with Rylee. I told him it was an accident and while it wasn't his fault he still needs to be very careful.
Rylee now has a band aid on her thumb and she is very careful with it and totally babies the finger. This nail is going to take a looooong time to grow back!
Turns out that Ryker accidentally slammed Rylees thumb in the playhouse door which caused the entire nail to pop out, root and all. It is still attached to one side of the finger but the ENTIRE nail came out at the bottom. Poor Ryker was so upset by what happened he had no idea that he was scratched on his head and does not know how it happened. He was just really upset about what happened with Rylee. I told him it was an accident and while it wasn't his fault he still needs to be very careful.
Rylee now has a band aid on her thumb and she is very careful with it and totally babies the finger. This nail is going to take a looooong time to grow back!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Back to School
Kenedy and Ryker had their first day of school yesterday. Kenedy is now a fourth grader and Ryker is in First grade. These two were very excited to be in school again. We anticipate a fun school year with lots of learning!
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