Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Part 2: Disneyland Day 1

Monday morning we loaded in the car in St George and drove down to Anaheim. We met up with two of Josh's brothers and their families and also his parents. We all stayed in a home we rented for the week. We were all excited to be together! 
Jaydn and Payton being silly with each other!
The little girls
(Brinlee, Ella, Mckinley, Scarlett)
The boys plus Mckinley
(Payton, Thomas, Jaydn)
The big girls
(Taylee, Kylee, Marlee, Madalyn, Olivia)
The two cute babies!
(Thomas, Mckinley)
That night we made our plans for the week. We purchased our tickets for DISNEYLAND and CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE. The kids were so thrilled to be all together and to be able to go to the "Happiest Place on Earth".  It took quite a while for everyone to get settled so we could get some sleep since we were planning to be out of the house super early in the morning.  The night didn't go as smoothly as we had hoped. Scarlett was up most the night throwing up. Josh and I just felt so bad for her. We figured we couldn't change our plans because they were set so, we said lots of prayers and hoped that in the morning she would be better. We got up the next morning got all our stuff together. Scarlett said she was ok but we didn't quite believe her. We let her have some orange juice and that didn't stay down. I was very worried after that that she wouldn't be ok. We said another prayer and just loaded up extra clothes and a few plastic bags for her. 
We got all loaded up in the cars!
(Ella, Kylee, Olivia, Madayln, Marlee/ Josh, Scarlett, Mckinley)
We unloaded all the cars and headed to the line so we could get in. Scarlett had a spot in the stroller and she had to have a plastic bag in hand incase she was going to throw up. Before entering the park we did a quick bathroom run. Needles to say, Scarlett was in the bathroom for a while and once she was done she was up and ready to walk around. She never threw up again and no one else got sick!!! (Hurray!!)
Just waiting in line ready to go in! The excitement was killing us all!
(Marlee, Madalyn, Kylee)
Grandma Robertson, Jaydn, Auntie Liz, Payton, Ella, Olivia, Mckinley
The Robertson boys!!!
Jaydn, Thomas and Payton
Still waiting!
Mckinley being a cutie like always!
Almost about to get in!!!
We made it in, Disneyland 2014!!! 
Grandma and Grandpa with all the grandkids that make on the trip.
Walking down the main street!
Frist thing we did when we got into the park was get our fast pass tickets to Space Mountain. We then went into Fairy Town Village.
The kids enjoyed the rides and were having a blast!
We then headed over to Space Mountain and got right on the ride. The first group went and Liz, Payton and I stayed back with the babies. I knew Payton would HATE this ride so I did not make him go. Josh convinced Scarlett it would be fun so she went with him. I was worried about her and wasn't sure what she would think about it. She got off the ride and said it was so fun. Then Liz, Jaydn and I got our turn. I love that ride. It was so fun!
We did a bunch of rides through out the day and I captured some pictures through it all.
The Jungle Cruz
Hanging out while the first group went on Indiana Jones.
Getting our turn on Indiana Jones. Payton was very brave, but didn't love the ride. He said the ball scared him the most. A fun story... we were standing in line wait to get on the ride and something happened so they shut the ride down for a little bit. We waited for quite a while even with our fast passes. Well Payton needed to go to the bathroom really bad and we were not about to leave the line. Aunt Tara had a water bottle that she quickly finished drinking the water. We covered Payton and he went pee in the bottle while in line. It was pretty fun!
Aunt Liz and Mckinley hanging out while we went on the Indiana Jones ride. 
We got to see princes Tiana!
We enjoyed standing in line and going on rides.
Matterhorn 
Payton and Scarlett did not love this ride. It was too shaky. 
Autopia! Payton and Scarlett both loved that they could actually steer the cars by themselves. 

The kids all really loved this ride. The adults didn't think it was that amazing, but that's typical. 

Mckinley and Thomas!
Having a blast at Disneyland!
Payton did not love the rocket ride! I feel bad because he is like me. (not very brave)
All ready for the parade!

Scarletts' face is priceless. This is when she saw Arial.
The rest of the princesses
Scarlett LOVED it!!!!

One last ride on Space Mountain before the night came to and end! Josh took Payton and they went on Star Tours.
Day 1 at Disneyland was a huge success!!!! The kids crashed just walking out of the park to the cars. 

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Part 1 of our Family Vacation (St. George)

Vacation!!!!!
Who doesn't love going on vacation?! We love going on vacation. This was a big vacation for us. We started our trip Valentines night and headed to St. George Utah. We got there about 5am Utah time. We unloaded our bedding and crashed in the front room of my sisters house. Mckinley wouldn't fall back asleep so I dealt with her until about 6:00am. The kids didn't wake up until 8:30 or so. So we didn't get a great nights sleep, but I didn't care because I was thrilled to be there and to be with all my siblings and their families, and my parents. 
Being able to see these two little guys was a thrill. I haven't seen them in months! 
(Stockton and Hinckley)
Stockton is such a doll. He is my sisters little guy.
We just did a lot of hanging out with each other. The kids played a ton with each other.
(Scarlett, Payton and Sofia)
We played a little catch phrase with each other and laughed a lot.
(Josh, Ashley and Jared)
Payton snuggled with grandma for a little bit. 
The girls got all dressed for church and looked so cute! I sure do love my nieces.
Scarlett and Sofia loved being twins!
After church we just relaxed and enjoyed watching these cute little babies. 
(Sofia, Olivia, Stockton, and Hinckley)
I was so excited to see this little girl also. I haven't seen Olivia in months also. These little babies are sure growing too fast!
Ada snuggling with grandma
The family chilling!
Watching them play!
Stockton is such a roll. I just adore him tons.
Payton, Me and adorable Hinckley!
Being able to see these kids all together and being able to be with my family was amazing. I sure do miss them all so much. I hate that I live the farthest away!
We had a celebration for Scarlett's 4th birthday. I knew we wouldn't see my family on her birthday so we celebrated early together. Scarlett loved it!
The babies played with the paper and Sofia and Ada loved seeing what Scarlett got.

Olivia, Mckinley, Hinckley, Stockton
Hinckley, Stockton and Olivia. I adore these three little babies!
Olivia using Stockton to help sturdy herself while she stands up. 
Singing Happy Birthday to Scarlett! Then...
Oops..The cake slipped out of Dawson's hands and fell flat onto the ground! It was hilarious!!!
We decided to let the kids have it anyways. They loved this!
We let each of the kids get a little before we stopped them and cleaned it up. Scarlett didn't seem to upset about it thank goodness! It is definitely a birthday celebration none of us will forget.
Overall being in St. George went by too fast! I loved being able to be there though with everyone. I really do love my family and appreciate all that they do for me and my family!
Part 2 of our vacation will come soon...