Brody + Lego Land = Crazy

Don't let those smiling faces deceive you. I will tell you the real Lego Land story. Two year olds and theme parks are really not a great idea. Well maybe not all two year olds. Brody and theme parks not a great idea. Brody has Jason's ability to never sit still and my stubbornness and when you put those two together you have one strong willed child. When we arrived at the Park Brody saw a lego elephant squirting water from his nose he wanted to watch the elephant and he would not leave, so I waited with Brody by the elephant while Jason, Ethan and Addy took a few rides. Finally Brody decided that he had enough of the elephant so we got in line for the boat ride. Brody has a hard time waiting in line so at this point he is definitely getting on edge. I finally get in the boat with him and of course he wanted to steer the boat. This was a problem because he steered us right into the corner so that we got stuck. I did what any good mom would do I grabbed the steering wheel and tried to steer us out of the corner. This was not the right move because Brody did not want me to drive the boat he wanted to drive the boat. He started screaming and trying to throw himself out of the boat. So I was left trying to steer the boat and keep Brody from throwing himself overboard. The guy from the ride had to put on his wadders and gets in the water to help push our boat to the exit. Meanwhile everyone was looking at the crazy Lady who's kid is screaming and throwing him self around while the worker is trying to rescue them. Yep that crazy lady would be me. So we finally make it off the ride, Jason buckles him in the stroller and leaves the park with Brody screaming all the way to the car. Ethan Addy and I are left behind to enjoy the rest of our day. The next day we get to the park and Brody makes it about an hour before I buckle him into the stroller screaming and head for the car. Ethan Addy and Jason are left behind to enjoy the rest of the day. Third day is a charm, we head to the Lego Land water park where Brody actually enjoys himself. Another bright moment was taking the kiddos to the beach. Brody ran up and down the beach chasing the waves in and out. I guess all he needed was a little freedom and a place to run free. The trip was not a total bust Addy and Ethan loved Lego Land. Ethan even said that he liked Lego Land better than Disneyland. Maybe next time we will leave Brody home :)

Brody enjoying himself at the water park.

Here we are at the beach in Carlsbad it was so beautiful! I wish we could live here.




We also made it to the Sea life Aquarium. Brody was a little grumpy but he really like touching the starfish and pencil urchins.


Addy and Ethan got their faces painted. Addy got to meet princess Lilly and of course wanted her face painted just like hers. Addy loves princess anything.

Miniland was awesome, tons and tons of Lego creations.





Okay so Brody liked jumping and running through the splash pad.

What Addy's Been Up To

The High School had a cheer camp last month and Addy loved it!! She got to learn two cheers and two dance routines. They had a performance at the end of the week and Addy got to lead one of the cheers, she was so excited.

Here she is with her cute cheer coaches.

Here she is striking a pose, Addy has got some sweet moves!
Addy also got to go on an awesome filed trip last month. The field trip started off at the post office. She got to send a letter to herself and we got to take a tour in the back to see where all the mail gets sorted.
Next it was on to Cold Stone Creamery. We got to check out how they make ice cream and they even gave all of us a sample. This was definitely the best part for me.

Our last stop was at a karate class. All of the kids got to participate in a class. It was so fun to watch all of the kids. They really got into it. I think I need to sign Addy up for Karate she has a fantastic hi-yah.

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Look at this cute shamrock face.

Eight is Great

I can not believe the I am the mother of an eight year old. Ethan has been so excited to turn eight and be baptized. He asked me if he could just turn eight get baptized and then never grow up after that. If it only worked like that. Ethan has really been preparing to be baptized and I know that it was something that he wanted to do. A few months ago he walked by a picture of the prophet in our house and said Mom whenever I walk by that picture I feel the spirit. This is Ethan with his cute friends Thai and Sawyer. Ethan got to go to their baptisms in November.
Ethan was very excited to follow the Savior's example and get baptized.

Doesn't he look handsome in is suit.

Ethan is now an official Cub Scout. He is so cute in his uniform and he wears it with pride.
Ethan had a pajama birthday party. Everyone wore their pj's and stayed over really late (9pm) that is late for a second grader. I don't have pictures but the best part of the party was the glow in the dark dance party. We gave everyone finger flashlights and glow in the dark bracelets and necklaces. We turned the lights out and the kids danced and danced and danced.




Ethan got sweet new rollerblades for his birthday. He is actually quite good on them. Following in his father's footsteps.

Brody got to help make the cupcakes for Ethan's party. He was a fantastic helper as you can see.

Ringing In The New Year

Here we are ringing in the New Year. I can feel it, 2011 is going to be great!!!!


As you can tell Addy is super excited about the new year!
The New Year wouldn't be complete without pinna coladas with tons of cream and massive amounts of food. The New Year wouldn't be a new year if their was not some sort of weight loss resolution, right.

Here are the kids at midnight blowing horns and spraying silly string. (it was actually 9:00, we set the clocks forward so we could put them to bed a a descent hour) They will never know until they read this post. HEE HEE HEE

Birthday Time

Poor Jason has a birthday 3 days after Christmas, actually poor me it is hard enough to come up with a great Christmas present and then 3 days later I have to come up with a great birthday present too. If anyone has ever shopped for Jason you know how daunting this task can be. So happy birthday Jason. Just know that I really do try my best. I mean check out his sweet birthday glasses.

Santa Came

Santa Came and everyone was excited. Brody loved the candy in the stocking more than anything else. Ethan got the bike he has been wanting. Finally he can keep up with his friends. Addy has been eyeing a pillow pet for weeks and guess what Santa came through. The kids had a great christmas and it seemed to come and go way to fast this year.