Ethan's First Field Trip

Ethan's first field trip was to a Farm. There he got to pick some veggies, and a pumpkin. I really wanted to go, but knew it would be to crazy coming off a vacation. Ethan said he had fun, but didn't give too many details. His teacher was kind enough to take and email these pictures from the farm!

I'm Grateful!

For Sunday Stations, a few weeks ago, I had them draw or write what they are thankful for. Of course, Boston was done in two minutes, and Ethan and Aubrie were all about the details. I'm not sure why he drew this with his extra 8 minutes of time at that station, but it says "Just Getting Married", at the bottom. Is that what he thinks about marriage??!!!

Boston's list is hard to read, so I didn't post it. But every thing has a quick picture by it and the last thing he put is the Universe! I guess he figured that would cover it all!

Aubrie's list! So girly!

Ethan's grateful for Golf apparently! (Actually, maybe this is Ben's picture!)

.......and the Temple!

Our last Disney Trip!

Ok...not really! But it is the last trip on these annual passes. We won't be re upping until next November. This trip was nice. Sophia behaved herself, and didn't try to escape from the lines. She just followed the older kids lead. In fact, I think the older kids were more of a problem than her. LOL We met up with the Hendrickson's for the first half of Thursday. The kids had fun with their kids, and it was great to see them again. We stayed at the park till closing on Thursday, to see the Halloween Firework show! Friday we stayed till about 5:00. It was getting a little busy toward the end of that day. They have all the cool Halloween stuff out, which draws a bigger crowd than normal. It was worth it, though. The weather was the biggest nuisance. It was in the mid 80's. I was hoping for cool 70's, but guess you can't have everything!

Aubrie was so EXCITED that she was finally tall enough to ride Maliboomer. I honestly didn't think she would be tall enough. I was so happy for her, since she wouldn't get to ride it for another year, if she didn't make the cut! Both Ben and I took turns riding it with her. Luckily there was NO line! BTW she loved it, but still likes California Screamin better!

Sophia's first time on the Matterhorn!!! She didn't cry and went on it more than once!

How we pass the time while we take turns on California Screamin.
Blurry shot of Aubrie getting picked for the High School Musical Show. Boston got picked AGAIN for the same part he got picked for last year. Guess he is a good candidate for a Top Hat (the costume they put on him both times!)

The "Castle" Shot!

Sophia not so sure about Snow White!

Can you tell which Pooh character Sophia was most fond of?

Sophia walked right past this guy. (The people in line got a laugh out of it!) I had coerce her to shake his hand!

Space Mountain (AKA Ghostly Galaxy during Halloween). Ghosts and Monsters projected on the walls, and monster hands trying to grab you! It's a lot of fun!

$150-Money spent on Disney Paraphernalia 2008-2009

$500 - money spent on Disney Food 2008-2009

$1200 Money Spent on Hotel for Disney 2008-2009

$1500 Price of 5 Annual Disney Passes

5 fun filled family trips to Disneyland in one year.....PRICELESS!!!

Here's to a great year of Disneyland!

Denny's before Disney

Gotta load up before a long day at the Park! Here are some pics from breakfast. What a change just getting something to eat has been these days. Sophia is making it so much easier to enjoy a meal these days! Ben and Boston watching a game (well Boston not so much in this picture). Ben is so happy that Boston actually likes watching a few minutes of sports!

Never a serious moment for this kid!

Karate Awards and Super Human Tricks!

Last Monday, at the end of Ethan's karate, I heard them calling out "Ethan's family". I finally realized he was having his first evaluation. He did really well, and earned his first star. He was so excited to finally have a star ironed on his belt. He is doing well, and is learning the Kata's very well!

On the way to Disneyland, I look back and find Sophia doing this! What a crazy girl! Here we come Leno! (or is it Letterman?)

Fashion Show

So lately, the kids have been very style conscious. That doesn't necessarily mean they follow the crowd in everything. Boston is always a sure bet for originality. Here is the new hat he picked out at Tilly's the other day. The hat he had "always been wanting"! He wears it to school all the time. It makes it easy to spot him on the playground! He reminds me of a cross between Justin Timberlake and Michael Jackson! I love how they all have their own style. I'm mainly posting this so they can go back one day and see how they dressed in 2009!

After finally tracking down these Van's for Boston, at Tilly's, Aubrie found this outfit there!

After a shopping spree at Justice earlier in the week, Aubrie orchestrated a compromise in order to get it. She matched half! Aubrie was true to her debt, and had to practically force it on Ben, as he always wants to give them everything in the end! All I have to say is that Cindy Lauper better be LOVING this comeback, because it's the only one she'll have!

Ethan picked this DC hat out! The favorite clothing brand of the boys these days?

The whole look!