Idaho Visit

 I didn't get the camera out to take many pictures on our trip to Idaho and Utah that we took back in May. I'm a little mad at myself for it. We had a great time visiting with Cris' sister for a few day in Brigham City while Jocelyn had a dance competition in SLC. Then we headed for my mom's house. While we were there we climbed the Butte. I think I got the best workout ever since Benny didn't want to walk a single foot! I carried him all the way up, and down. The view at the top is defiantly worth it!

We spent a few days at Cris' moms house and the kids loved feeding the cows behind her house. While there they also were able to hang out with Jimmy's kids.

And of course we had to visit Oma. We love her!!

Huntington Beach

 When we went to Disneyland we stayed a few extra days and hung out at the beach one of them. The kids had a blast despite it being very hazy, windy, and chilly. 

They were so excited to see the beach for their first time.  We built sand castles, buried a few kids(then threatened to leave them there) and played in the waves. We hope that next time we are able to see the beach it will be a warmer day.

 I love these next few shots of Benson. He was so excited and ran right into the water. Then a wave came in and took his feet out from under him. He wasn't a fan of the water after that and was just happy to play in the sand.

 Love this shot I took with my phone. Two of my favorite guys.

 Cris and the kids. Cris knew about the oncoming wave, but Kennedy and Kaden didn't. I love the second picture in the sequence.

Disneyland: Family

In April we took the kids to Disneyland. Jocelyn's dance team was dancing there so we made a vacation out of it. To say the kids were excited was an understatement!!! We had a blast and can't wait to go again!!

 These are a few family pictures that we took while at Disneyland.

Disneylany: Jocelyn Dances at Disney!!!

 For many years the Winslow Stars has been performing at Disneyland, and California Adventure. One day they performed at Disneyland and then another day the did California Adventure. This girl sure loves to dance!!

Disneyland: Fun, Fun, Fun!!

More Disneyland fun! Benson loved the Tea cups. He asked for them all the time. He even would get into it and help turn the wheel. 

 My girls at the happiest place on earth!!

 Benson in his 3-D glasses from the Bugs Life show. He loved all the bugs he saw in it!!

 I had to take this picture because there are so many tears shed on the Ferris wheel from Cole, and tears from Jocelyn because she was to short to ride the roller coaster. She was so heart broken!! She needs to grow!!

 One night we watched the World of Color show. We LOVED it!!!! One thing I would do over again is sit in the front. They said you would get wet up front and we didn't want the kids to get cold from it. So we sat one section back, and it was hard for the kids to see because they make everyone stand to watch. Cole and Jocelyn got the best seats in the house because they sat on Cris and I shoulders.

  The air plane by Soaring was one of our meeting spots.

The Dumbo ride, and waiting in line for it. I think it was the longest ride we waited for!

The few pictures I got of Kennedy and Kaden on the rides. The second is of them waiting in line for the Indiana Jones ride. One of their favorites.

Disnyland: Characters, Characters, Characters

 We had a blast meeting a few of the characters around Disneyland.

Let me put a disclaimer on this pics since they are mainly of the youngest three. We were the parents who let their 10 and 11 year old go wild in the park. AKA they went off on their own and meet up with friends.(since going with Jocelyn's dance team Kennedy had several girl friends that went and Kaden's best friend was there also) The only rule was that they had to stay together, and check in every couple of hours, and meet us for lunch and dinner. They had a blast and that also meant that they didn't have to do all the "kiddie" rides.

 On the first day right when we walked in we saw Goofy.(one of my favs.) He was a hoot to watch sign autographs. He used peoples heads, backs, bellies. You name it. 

 Pluto had a hard time seeing over his nose to sign Jocelyn's book

 My little Mini with Mini.

 Meeting Mickey

 Benson wouldn't get near him unless I was with him.

 Jake the Neverland Pirate

 The Incredibles Parade

 The barber shop quartet by the Jolly Holiday Cafe. They came out singing and sang the whole time while people where getting pictures with them.(We heard that we had just missed Mary Poppins and Bert.)

Jocelyn with Sully. I love how small she looks. This was right after one of their dance performances and Cris was with all the other kids watching the Aladdin show.

Cris snapped this picture of Jocelyn with Handy Manny. He said that he just came up to Jocelyn gave her a hug, held her hand and just started walking with her. They walked several blocks before he stopped again to get more pictures with other people.