Monday, February 3, 2014

Disneyland

Happiest Place on earth. Jer and I weren't planning on taking the kids to Disneyland until they were older. That plan got shot to he$$ when your have Tommy Free talking you into it. It was so fun to be there with family and the kids had a blast. 

We stayed at the disney hotel which was super convenient with the kiddos. We spent the first day in California Adventure. I don't feel like I documented this trip very well. Looking back there are so many thing I could/should have taken pictures of and failed too. Landon was off being one of the Terry boys and I was usually parked on a bench nursing! I just wish there was 4 of me to be everywhere at once!



First ride of the trip "Mater's"




McQueen and Mater were making their way through the streets.



Riding the carousel while the adults were taking turns on the big roller coaster.



Jer was the snack king. Everytime I turned around he was pulling something else out!


Indulging in some cotton candy.


She was perfect the whole time. Couldn't ask for a better baby!


This was the norm for these two waiting in line!


A bugs life.



Always chaos in the lines!


Yep, this is pretty our trip!



My little gem.


Table dance while waiting for the boys to get the cars.



After 12 hours at the park we put the kids down, left them with grandma and headed over for some molten lava cake and giant cookies at ESPN zone!

Leave it to the Stuart girls to clean the plates!


Crashed out!!



Day 2

We spent the second day in disneyland. 
Riding the train over to the park!





Buzz lightyear ride. We went on this a couple times!






Leah was dying to see the castle!


Safari ride. 




Goose loved seeing the animals!


Whatever it takes to keep them happy in line!

We had a ball in toone town!


We even got to meet Donald.


and Mickey!








Meeting Goofy!


The light parade! Leah was in heaven seeing all the princess!





Logan and Drew being naughty 2 year olds!



We had dinner at Goofy's Kitchen. The characters come around and meet with the kids while they are eating. So fun and so worth it!!



Leah was thrilled to see Jasmine there!




Getting in with Goofy!


As you can see Leah was all over meeting the characters, the boys-not so much. 




Day 3

We had a late check out and enjoyed the pool. 


They ahd huge water slides. The Lilos loved them!


Meliss stayed back with us and her two little ones. 






Grandpa spent some extra time at the pool with us too!





We met the group for Lunch and then walked around downtown disney before heading home. 



So fun to be at Disneyland with cousins!



The Lego store. They could have spent the rest of the day here. 




Picking a prize from the disney store!



Seriously best baby ever!!!



Sunday, February 2, 2014

A name and a Blessing...

Lacey Emma Nielsen. 

We blessed miss Lacey on Sunday. Jer gave a beautiful blessing. I am so grateful to have a husband that honors his priesthood. It was wonderful to be surrounded by family friends on a special day like this. 


Lynn and Cindy


Mom and Dad. 


Everyone who made the trip to be here with us. I am truly blessed. 


Melissa, Beck, and Shelly. 


She was done!


Hanging out after getting ready to head to Disneyland. 



Saturday, February 1, 2014

Surprise!

I was telling Jer that I was a little sad that none of my family was going to be here for baby Lacey blessing. We were on our way to dinner at Chili's when I got this text from Jenny saying "Wish you were here" It was Lishelle's birthday and I had sent her a texting wishing her a happy birthday. She sent a reply saying you should come with us. I told her that was just mean and that I would be there in a heartbeat. Little did I know that all 20 of them were joining us for dinner. I had no idea! When they were seating us I thought that they were trying to have us join a different party and even turned around to sit at a different table. I was floored and started crying when I saw them all sitting at the table! Best Surprise ever!!! And to add to the surprise we were all going to pack up and leave for Disneyland right after the blessing. 

This is the picture Jenny sent. 


Here is the group. I am so grateful that they would make the trip. 

Landon and Leah were in heaven having cousins here. 



We had to have Molten lava cake for Shelly's Birthday!


My "Sesters"

It was Chaos, but I didn't care. I never thought in a million years that I would get my sibling and their kids at my house. I soaked up every minute of it. 


This just makes my smile. Thanks to all my family for making the trip! I did feel bad that Lynn and Cindy had to share their time with this crazy bunch.