We're Back

After two of the busiest months we've had in a long time, I think life is starting to settle down. We had Thanksgiving at our apartment again this year with the added bonus of my brother, Luke, coming to visit. Not only was it is first trip here, but it was his first time on a plane. Brittan loved having Uncle Luke at her house and would wake up every morning, run out in the family room and make sure he was still here. We then had a week to cram in Christmas parties and packing before the kids and I took off for a three week Christmas break.

We first went to Utah for a week for my brother's wedding. I had great intentions to see a bunch of friends and jam in everything Christmas I could in one week. However, after being there two days Corbin got the flu and I had to cancel plans with friends, which I was not happy about. It didn't, however, cancel wedding preperations and the wedding turned out to be a lot of fun (even though Corbin did get into the Brownies playing in them like he would the dirt). Brittan and Emily's (my new sister-in-law) little sister, Lindsey, were joined at the hip and made the cutest flower girls.

After being in Utah for a week we flew to California to spend Christmas with Shaun's family. We crammed quite a bit into those two weeks also. Brittan got sick the day we left and luckily didn't throw up until we got to Grandma and Grandpa's house. She got a couple of days to feel better and then Grandma and Grandpa took us to Disneyland for Christmas. It was the first time I had been to Disneyland, and I think I had as much fun as the kids. I had the best time watching Brittan. She was so star struck by the Princesses. She loves the Disney princesses, like most 4 year olds, and couldn't believe she wasn't getting to meet them. Shaun's mom made her an amazing Belle dress and she loved being told she looked just like Belle. One of the highlights was a lunch with the princesses. Brittan was ready with her dress and her autograph book. She couldn't have been happier. I was worried about Corbin because he doesn't do the crowds or lines. But because of the weather, there weren't too many people and I think he had a great time. One of his highlights, of course, was a roller coaster in toon town. He went on it three times and loved every minute of it.

While we were there, Shaun and I also got to spend two days in San Francisco while Shaun's parents kept the kids. We had a blast walking around the city two days before Christmas. It was a very busy Christmas, but lots of fun.

Since it was our first time to Disneyland, we all got ears (thanks Grandpa!).

I love this picture! I thought for sure Brittan would be too afraid of the characters to take pictures. She surprised all of us by asking to take a picture with them. I think the princesess broke the ice the day before.


Brittan in her Princess dress ready to go and meet the Princesses.

Meeting the Princesses at the Princess lunch.

Corbin and Daddy waiting for Mommy and Brittan to get off a ride.
I have never seen her this tired, ever! She had the best day, and by 6:00 she was out cold. She slept in the car, at Denny's on the seat, and then after we got her home. She didn't wake up until 6:00 the next morning.


Corbin isn't much of a picture taker.
Brittan and Lindsey. They had a blast together and she still asks when she can play with her friend Lindsey.

Getting ready for the reception to start.