Were going to DISNEYLAND!!!

Randy and I surprised our kids with a trip to Disneyland for Christmas!! It was so hard to keep this a secret.

We are leaving tomorrow and come back on Jan 1st. We have lots of fun things planned. We are going to Disneyland 3 times, going to Sea World, eating a Mid evil times dinner. We are so excited!! It's been a hectic day trying to get everything ready to go! MY parents are going with us. This will be my kids first time on an airplane, they have mixed emotions. Bennett keeps saying he is nervous to fly. Ash doesn't want to go on the plane, and Kobe is just so excited he can't stand it.

We did a scavenger hunt with clues to help them figure out the surprise we had for them. We told them we had them something special. So after they had all the presents opened they were kinda sitting around like that's it. We had a little note hid in the tree that read: Kobe , Bennett, and Ash. We hope you have had a great Christmas. To find your surprise we have planned your gonna have to look where grandma keeps her cans. So that took them to her fruit room.

They had a box that was wrapped , so they unwrapped that and inside was mickey, goofy, and Pluto stuffed animals. Clue #1 read: Mickey and Minnie would be fun to see, to find out how go look under grandma's tree.

So up they went.

Clue #2 was a box wrapped and inside was a toy airplane with a clue that said: Here's your surprise from Mom and Dad, oh you won't be sad. Oh how you will get there beats out the rest, cause we think FLYING is the best. To find your final surprise go look to where Grandma's guests arrive.

Clue #3That took them to the living room where we had each one a new piece of luggage with a note on top that said: Pack your bags, you'll need a few cause tomorrow we are going where dreams come true. Our surprise to you that we have planned- WE ARE GOING TO DISNEYLAND!!!

They sat there for a minute, and then it hit them and Kobe said Bennett we are going to Disneyland! It was priceless. I am so excited, We can not wait!! I have many pictures to post! Wish us LUCK!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

What a day we had!! Randy and I didn't get to bed till 1:30 am, then up again at 6:15 am. We had to get ready before the exciting day started. We finally woke up our kids at about 7:15 am. The boys flew out of bed, Ash on the other hand was not so willing.

Kobe was up and grabbing anything to throw on. Notice how awake he was. His shirt was on backwards and he didn't even notice.

Bennett just wanted to get out to the tree. He didn't care what happened. He was bugged that I had to take their pictures.

Sleeping Beauty finally woke up. It takes her a while to get going in the morning. She is not a morning person.

They were so excited to get out to the tree. They were getting so mad that I had to keep taking pictures. What are mom's for??

The boys had no problem jumping in and unwrapping everything. Ash was very timid at first. She wouldn't open anything. Finally Grandma Carlson was able to get her going. Once she started she didn't look back. It was really cute, when she got clothes she would say; " Oh I am going to look Wonderful." The boys on the other would just throw them over to their pile.

They all changed a million times today. Kobe got a new robe, he has been in it ever since he opened it. Ash has wore all her clothes today, we have had a tea party, read books. Bennett has been playing with his Spike the dinosaur, and his Nintendo DS games.

So I guess this means he has had a great and long day. We couldn't find Bennett. Last we knew he was upstairs showing Grandpa Carlson his new dinosaur. Randy went to find him , and this is what we found. Bennett loves his grandpa. They have a special bond. We are so lucky to be able to live here with them.

This is how our little house looked at the end of the day. These pictures do not do it justice! It was a wreck.. But that's what Christmas is all about, playing with your toys all day long, no chores, lots of candy, and taking a nap!

We had a great Christmas!! We hope all of our family and friends had a great day also. Merry Christmas!!

Bennett's Program.

Bennett had a preschool program where they got to go to the Peach Tree Assisted living and sing to the older residence there. We really couldn't see him, he was in the back behind 3 rows of kids. But he did do a good job with his part. He had a great time playing with all his school buddies, He didn't have to sing since he wasn't up front... He is quite the unique little thing. We love our little Bennett.

Kobe's Baptism.

Kobe was baptised this month. Dec 6Th, 2008. What a great day. It was perfect. The weather was great, no snow. It was nice!! We are so proud of him. He looked so nice. He was so excited to be able to get baptised. We are so proud of him, and the big step he has taken in his life. We had all of our family and friends there to support him. Congrats Kobe, We love you!!!

Randy was able to baptize and confirm him. Don't they look so cute in their all white outfits. My heart was so proud of both of these two. I'm so thankful my husband lives worthy to perform his priesthood duties!

It was really neat. Since Kobe and Taylor ( my sister's little girl) are only 8 days apart, they were able to get baptised together. Don't they look so cute together. They have a really neat friendship together.

Family and Friends who were able to come and support Kobe!! Thank you to everyone, we love you all!

Family pictures.

We had Morgan Patterson and her dad Jeff Hodges take our family pictures a month or so ago. Here are some of my favorites. Thanks Morgan, you did a great job.


The Bennett family.

My Mom, Dad, Bro, and Sisters.

Our little family. Ashtyn's face tells it all, she was so giggly because we were kissing.

I love this picture. These 3 are what make my world go around. I love them so much.


I absolutely love this picture, how precious!

Our family.