And Duffy "the official Disney bear".  Who knew? 

And Buzz (Kade's favorite) took off right before we got to the front of the line, but we got to see Jessi instead. 

Since the carousel was right by "Screamin'" we rode it a lot!! 

I didn't feel bad about not going on this ride!  They make me sick!

Sienna took the official oath of a toy!

 We took more than our fair share of time with Flik!

 We could pretend that it was all smiles, but that's just not true!

 At the car's ride we felt right at home with all the red rock!!

 The guys and braver lady went back for round 2 at the Tower of Terror while we walked the streets of Hollywood!

 And a light show to end the night!

We started out the day with Dumbo and it was a favorite the whole week!

Ready for Space Mountain!  Poor Bronsen.  I didn't know this roller coaster was in the dark and Bronsen ended up sitting by himself.  He was not too happy when we got done.  Luckily we had Landon there to encourage him on rides and by the end of the day he decided he could handle roller coasters.  

We really liked the Nemo sub as well!

Is he big enough to drive?

Sienna lucked into quite a few princesses. Thanks Tye for that!! Sleeping Beauty is her favorite!

Heading into Indiana Jones!  This was the ride the boys were most excited about!

 It was super fun to catch moments like these!

Sienna was very excited about watching the parade and waving at all the princesses.  She actually got several waves back!

And then we ended the night the way we started, with the carousel and Dumbo!!

The drive turned out to not be too bad thanks to a new carseat for Sienna and hooking the wii up in the van. Kade only ended up sleeping for 30 minutes during the whole drive.  So much for our early morning start where the kids all just sleep, but we still survived!

Once we got to the condos we had a couple of days to kill before hitting Disneyland. We were all about being at Disneyland on the least busy days of the week so that we could avoid lines.  

So we did a little swimming, mostly in the hot tub. 

Then ate some tacos by the pool.  The weather was so nice, not hot, not cold, just perfect. 

After church on Sunday we headed out to Huntington Beach

Monday we went to Santa Monica Pier.  Zeb chose Bubba Gumps for lunch, and it was delicious! 

Everytime we were near a beach we saw dolphins.  It was awesome!!

Since Steve's Aunt Marchelle lives right there close we met her for some ice cream/gelatto. 

Next day, DISNEYLAND DAY 1!!

Ramona made an awesome cake to depict things in his life.  It included cattle trucks, ore trucks, a school house, missionary, etc.   

Best things that happened this year:

Sienna: Started preschool

Kade: Hunting season

Mom: Violin lessons resumed

Bronsen: High Uintah Trip, getting baptized

Parker:Getting a football

Steve: Italy Trip

New Friends I've made this year:

Ginger: Andrea Jeppson and family

Bronsen: Maycee

Parker: Keaten Ivins

Funnest Family Time:

Bronsen: Playing Mario Kart

Mom & Dad: Camping

Favorite Movie/TV shows I watched:

Sienna: The aristocats

Steve: Revolution

Ginger: Hart of Dixie

How did my testimony grow?

Bronsen: Baptism

Parker: Saying my prayers

Sienna: Coloring at church

What am I most proud of accomplishing last year?

Bronsen: Soccer

Steve: PE license

Parker: Going off the diving board

What I would do differently from last year?

Parker: Listen better

Steve: Build a shed

Bronsen: Watch less TV

Ginger: Quieter, more peaceful home

Sienna: Keep panties dry!

Things I want to do more of this coming year?

Seinna: Crafts with mom

Ginger: 4 Wheeling, Praying

Bronsen: Swim, eat

Steve: Potty train Sienna, go to the temple

Parker: Go to Chucky Cheese's and Lake Powell

What a great year we had!  This one is already off to an exciting start!

I've been so behind on my blog.  But to recap a little of our Christmas season, here's what it consisted of: 

Programs: Bronsen performing the piano for the first time in public!

Started a new tradition!

 Acted out the Nativity!

And were spoiled as usual!!

 It was a great Christmas!

Well one night I sent her to the bathroom and she found the scissors. My mom says it is all preventative measures.  But I disagree. Some kids are not preventable.  In my defense the scissors were in the case with the clippers and put up in the closet.  Doesn't help with this one . . .  

She had three little ponytails in the front of her hair this day. She cut right at the elastics leaving an awesome mullet.  I didn't take pictures because I didn't want her thinking any part of this was okay.  But I called Kendra for an emergency hair cut and she got these after she took the elastics out.  I probably should have got one with the elastics in because it showed just how bad it was, but I just couldn't at the time.  

I guess we'll still keep her!