Disneyland 2018

Bottom right was our first time on Splash Mountain. It was almost closing time, cold night the ride had been closed all day till then. Lily wanted front seat and she got soaked! She was freezing, poor sweetie, but such a trooper. Such a fun kid! Mark looks like he is in pain on every ride, cause he was, but he had lots of fun. I just look like a raptor, I scream a lot on rides, more fun that way ;) We didn't get a lot of our photos, cause we'd forget to get the pic number or our Radiator springs racer photo cause the camera wasn't working, but the ones we did get were great!

We had such a blast at Disneyland! So glad we decided to take the kids, we always thought we'd wait for them to be older, but why wait? Lily and Jacob loved it, and I loved seeing the happiness on their faces meeting the characters, enjoying the rides and seeing the magic in their eyes. I want to go back!

When we walked thru the doors day one, excited!

We spent two days at Disneyland and one day at California adventures. I think the next time we go we will have a buffer in between visits to rest, cause I swear we did not sleep the whole trip.
Day one was at Disneyland. It was a Thursday so it wasn't too crazy busy and luckily it rained in the morning, so there were zero lines for the first few hours. We went on Pirates of the Caribbean first, and the kids thought it was the best thing every, especially Jacob. He loves the movie, so he loved finding skeletons and Jack Sparrow throughout the ride. Then we went on the haunted Mansion, which I thought would scare him, but surprisingly didn't! My kids seriously fear nothing, it's awesome. Then Lily and Grammy went on some bigger rides, and we ride swapped with them when they finished so Mark and I could go on the rides with Lily. It was great to bring Grammy with us so she and lily could go on rides while we took Jacob to see characters and go on some rides too. And then we switched so we could ride with Lily. We kind of took it easy on the first day relaxing through Disneyland, looking back on it, we should have gone on more rides and spent more time in Fantasyland and Toontown with Jacob. He still enjoyed everything he experienced.

This balloon was so worth the money! Jacob woke up that morning day one asking for a Balloon at Disneyland, so Mark had to get him one. Popped an hour later...BUT later that day we saw someone get a new one after theirs popped, so we did the same. Each day after that we got a new balloon. Two weeks later, the balloon is still floating in our house!

Jacob loves Daisy! We have a Daisy stuffed animal he always hugs, so he was so happy to see her at Disneyland...adorable!

Tiana on the steamboat, teacup ride was a fave, The best macaroon ever! and the best sandwhich I've ever had in my life, the Monte Cristo at New Orleans café. Seriously, I must have it again! With a Mint Julipe of course.

It was the Pixar fest while we were there so they had lots of fun Pixar themed entertainment. The kids loved the day parade at Disneyland. They do such an amazing job, I love Disneyland so much.

End of day one. It was packed for the fireworks so we didn't get to see them over the castle, but got to watch the projections over the water. Pixar makes me cry, so of course their salute to all Pixar movies made me cry...beautiful. And I got some COCO themed Mini ears too!

Day two we spent at California Adventures. I think this was lilys favorite place for the rides. First ride we went on, and two more times after it, was the Bear Canyon river run (I think that's what it's called) We got soaked! So much fun. Then Lily got to go on Guardians of the Galaxy, her favorite ride, Marks least favorite ride. Our girl is a thrill seeker. Jacob loved being in Cars Land, which was so cool. We saw more characters at CA, and especially the Avengers which Jacob was looking forward too the whole trip. He even got an autographed shield from Capitan America himself! Lily got to dance with Groot, which was so dang cute. If you know lily, you know she's got some serious moves, and she loves the attention! The light parade at the end of the night was my favorite, so cool. We had such a blast there. I think we need to add on an extra day there next time.

Day 3 :( Our last day at the happiest place on earth. It was so packed being it was a Saturday. we had to fast pass and family swap every ride we went on cause the lines were like an hour wait each. BUT we did use our Magic morning pass for this day so we could sign up Lily for Jedi training. She had a blast learning to be a Jedi. It was so cute to watch her. She still tells people she meets now that she is actually a trained Jedi. haha

I did not take very many pictures this day, cause it was so busy. But we had so much fun on our last day, we closed the park, didn't want to leave! End of the night we got to watch the fireworks over the Castle and went on the rides in fantasyland, small world, snow white etc, and of course the Matter horn which is my favorite ride at Disneyland and so much faster at night. Mark got soaked on our last ride, which who gets wet on the Matterhorn?! Mark does. bahaha!

My heart ached leaving Disneyland, so many fun childhood memories attached to this place for me and now memories with my little family. Such a magical place, hoping we can do this every year.

Um, who's child is not facing the audience? Mine. lol

My little Jedi!

This boy loved the T Cups! and Toon town. (note to self, spend more time in toon town.)



Before we left for home, we stopped for a few hours at Seal Beach so my little desert babies could enjoy the ocean. I love the ocean! I grew up near a beach always, so it kills me they don't get to enjoy it more often. I've decided that our family needs beach time every year, Mark agrees. They had so much fun playing in the water and sand castle building. Jacob was tossed around with the waves a bit, shivering cold, but he didn't want to leave. We walked on the pier and ate some awesome ceviche by the beach. It was a good day. And an amazing trip with my Eternal family. Love these people with all my soul!

Lily also lost her tooth the night before we left, so she was so dang cute in every picture we took.

Spring Break and Other fun

March is not officially over yet, but I'm just going to say the fun stuff is over. Had a good month, so here are some of the highlights. Looking forward to next month for Easter and DISNEYLAND!!!


Mark was gone for two weeks this month for work. Chicago and then South Carolina. So it was just the kids and I. The first week he was gone, it was lilys spring break, so we went to Tucson to spend it at my moms. It was nice to have her with me, less lonely. I really hate it when mark is gone cause I miss talking to him. With my mom there, it helped. And it was fun to be in Tucson, I got to visit some old friends and places. It was good. Then the week after that we were home and spent time going on outings and enjoying the fun around our town. I love my home. And I was even happier when Mark came home.

I signed up this year to be a judge for the crossfit Open. I loved it! Nothing makes me more happy then to see people accomplish things they never thought they could do. I may have cried happy tears for people, I'm a baby.

We love having a temple near by. Got some bahama bucks and walked around the temple.

Free DQ day, lilys funny and Lily wanted to watch the movie coco with our faces painted. They are both so fun!

Spring break with my babies. We also made our countdown to Disneyland chain. We are excited.

I was able to do a drop in at Bion Crossfit in Tucson which is actually my old trainer Kory's new gym. It was beautiful. Almost makes me want to move back to Tucson! Loved the view and I killed the workout...which made me feel even better.

We've been watching Coco a lot lately. This day Jacob decided he wanted to be Miguel. Took me a little while to figure out what he was doing until he said 'I'm Miguel Mommy' haha!

This amazing girl of ours got Student of the Month AGAIN! Man, she is just the best kid! And it's all her! I pray she always has the fire of a true leader throughout her life. She makes us so dang proud.

Then there's this little stinker. I love this boy! He is so funny. And always so happy. He is mischievous, my little curious George. and makes me laugh so hard. But always gives the best cuddles and hugs, makes my heart feel like it's melting. Love love love my Jacob boo boo!!

Lily finished her second season of Soccer. Now we are going to try out T-ball next month and then Basketball...trying to find her 'thing'

Last weekend we visited Tucson again to celebrate this guys 30th birthday. Alyssa thru a fun Mystery dinner party. I was the Bad-A Cook and Mark was Doctor Fumbles. We had a lot of fun and we miss having the Gardners close by.

I participated in the 2018 Crossfit Open. I was able to do most things RX, but still struggle with the Gymnastics stuff. Something to work on for next year. I was excited about the Burpee workout which I did twice. I was determined to get that clean! Overall the open was a lot of fun and I've set some new goals for myself.

The Rest of February

I forgot to write about the rest of February!


Thru Marks work we were able to go to the Waste Management Tournament. It was a lot of fun, but there were so many people! It was crazy trying to get around the course to see the players. I think it's more of a college party thing then for those who are actually interested in Golf. Next year I think it'll be just Mark and I going. The kids got a little bored.

I did a Valentines day photo shoot with the kids for family, they seemed to have fun with it. Then Valentines day we decided to go to a nice dinner with the whole family. We got nicely dressed and had dinner at Fogo de Chao. We exchanged valentines, lots of candy for the kids, Mark gave me a rose and I got him a giant card with the kids. Kept it simple, but we had a great time together.

Lily's birthday, or rather birthday week, was fun. I love celebrating that girl, she is my heart. We went to Tucson for the weekend so we could celebrate with family. Two celebrations, one at each grandmas house. She enjoyed the cakes and the celebrations. Then on her birthday that Monday, Lily decided her day. Luckily there was no school, so she chose the children's museum, cracker barrel for dinner and a donut cake to celebrate. She had a great birthday.

Lily and Jacob stuff...

Lily LOVES to create games for us to do as a family. This one was a scavenger hunt with clues. She is so creative.

Lilys School 'Pastries w/ Parents'

Jacob decided to do his hair with dads hair wax...silly boy!

Fancy Nancy dressed up for Dress up as your favorite book character day.

Jacob was climbing up the slide at McDonalds when Lily was coming down. Luckily he just sprained his finger, but his little wrap was adorable! He loved telling people what happened to his hand, and still tells people about it after its' been healed.