WheRe DrEAmS ReAlLy dO CoMe TrUe!

My sister-in-law Julie know all the secrets of Disneyland.  She got us these buttons for the kids to wear.  Apparently, when the characters see a kid wearing this special button they drop everything and flock to this kid.  During the parades, all the characters came up to KADEN and REESE and would pose for pictures and give them extra attention...hence Peter Pan here during the parade.  It made it so much more magical for the KADEN and REESE.

The Button...

The Button...

The Button...

The Button...

KADEN just kept saying very somberly..."Is that really Lightning McQueen?"

Just as excited about MATER!

Nothing like a high five from PRINCESS JASMINE!

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live on stage.  We sat front row center and there was this yellow line they told us we couldn't cross...of course KADEN was jumping up and down so full of excitement...We couldn't hold him back...the "bouncer"  escorted him back to his seat like we were at a Nickelback concert!  

Now that we're home...REESE has made us watch Little Mermaid about a hundred times...noo joke.  She didn't even know who she was before we went to Disney Land!

Belle...

Snow White...

At the end of the day...KADEN and REESE still loved their mouse ears!  They still wear them around the house now that we're home!

Autograph from Princess ATTA!

FLIK!

Bumper Cars!

Bumper cars...of course the kids thought it was hilarious to bump into each other!

Mi-th-ter Rabbit...are you home???

KADEN and JONAH with their drivers licenses!  We were surprised KADEN didn't ask to drive our car later...

Autotopia!  We all want to know when they'll change this ride to the movie CARS!  Hopefully soon!

KADEN was freaking out with excitement...that's why he's all blurry and everyone else is clear in the picture!  Mickey was by far his favorite.  He didn't freak out like this with any other character!

Finally settled down so we could take a pic without him jumping up and down!

The TeaCups!

She wanted to wear all of Grandma's accessories!

Watching the parade with Grandma

Exhausted!

Cousin Jonah spent the night in our Mickey suite.  They stayed up and watched this channel that just played Disney cartoons over and over!

Princess Snow White and Princess Arora.  Between Minnie and them it was a toss up to which was her fave!

She handed them her autograph book and had a seat.  She wasn't going anywhere and she was so happy about it!

The kids were so excited to get autographs.  

REESE calls Goofy...Foofy!  It's so cute I don't even try to correct her!

REESE just squealed when she met Minnie...I did a little bit too!  She just kept stroking her face to make sure she was really there!  I couldn't stop laughing!

A proper goodbye with a kiss on the nose!

We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel and splurged for the Mickey Mouse sweet!  KADEN and REESE were so happy that it made it so worth it.  The first night there we could see and hear the fireworks festival from our balcony.

KADEN got the biggest kick out of this light.  Every time you push the button it would say a Mickey phrase and then yank the cord and the light would turn off.  We were surprised it still worked when we left.  He seriously would turn it off and on a hundred times before falling to sleep.

Apparently, this guy is from Pinnochio.   The kids loved him just the same even though they've never seen him before.

And Alice!  Seriously 3 ft tall!  OK...an exaggeration, but you get the picture!

GuiTaR HeRo III

We are the proud owners of Guitar Heros III!  Five years of marriage and two kids and this is the first video game system we've bought.  We should have held out longer because we're all addicted.  KADEN tries so hard and he rocks the yellow notes.  We never knew our family has so much rock n' roll running through our veins.  KADEN and REESE also love Mario Olympics.  They play against each other.  You have to see it in person because pictures don't show enough of how competitive they are.  We're having so much fun and we have 4 remotes so we can all play as a family.  Who says video games are bad for you?  This is family fun 24/7!  I'm trying to justify it...it makes me feel better!

BrEtT's GrADuaTioN!

My little brother Brett graduated from the University of Idaho.  We're all so proud of him.  He's worked so hard to accomplish such a hefty goal.  It was a great celebration, although the Davidson family were very much missed.   Here are some pictures from the day long celebration.

Kaden and Savannah.  One and a half hours into the event the kids made there way over to the vacant side bleachers to play.  
Left to right:The Grad, Meggie, Tammy, Jackson and Brad.

I joined the kids as they played on the bleachers.  They just didn't want to sit in their seats with their arms folded for two hours...imagine that!
My niece Savannah at dinner.
The Grad with Aunt Carol and Uncle Jerry.  
Sister-in-law Tammy with Jackson.
Brett's girlfriend Meggie with her parents.  
He opted to not wear the Sombrero!  No Fun!  
I got him a cake made in the shape of a graduation hat.  Black and Gold are Vandall colors!


The kids didn't want a piece of cake.  They just wanted to eat the frosting off the top part.  Brandaan was counted in the kids category!

My birthday this year was very low key and was actually one of my favorites.  It fell on a Monday, so we had to work.  I really didn't work hardly at all.  BRANDAAN'S parents came to visit us that day and stayed for a couple day's until they had to go back to California:(  They came with lot's of great gifts.  Sheryl always puts so much thought into her gift giving because she always gives you just what you need and want!  The local flower shop delivered three bouquets of flowers.  Two of them were from BRANDAAN and the other was from my parents.  My sister TIFFANY got me these aprons I've been wanting for a really long time.  Aren't they so cute?  Brandaan got me the boyfriend watch I've been wanting...so happy!  He got himself one too by the way!  I got many other presents and ended the day by Brandaan's parents taking us out to our favorite steak house.  Thanks to you all for making this day so special for me!!!

We fenced in a little play area at our office.  The kids love to be outside now that the weather is so much nicer.  I can see and talk to the kids through the window by my desk.  We found this great little playhouse at CostCo.  They love having their very own house that's just their size.  KADEN and REESE loved helping me lay down the sod and planting all the flowers.  They have their own little watering cans and help me almost every morning to water.  REESE likes to water herself and KADEN likes to water REESE!!!

It snowed yesterday...it's almost the end of April!  It all melted the next day, so I broke out the rainboots.  These are REESE'S most favorite shoes of all time.  When I finish dressing her and start to put on some matching shoes, she screams at me.  I know each time that it's the scream of "No, not those ones!"  I am forced to put these rainboots on that she can hardly walk in.  She seriously thinks it's hilarious to stumble and fall all over herself.  Do you know how hard it is to find outfits that will match these wild boots?  It's hard!!!  They don't match anything!

TeE-BaLL

The weather's been awful, so KADEN'S league sports have been held indoor's.  I didn't get any photo's of BRANDAAN and KADEN playing catch.  I think tee-ball is his favorite so far.  Did you all notice they use cones instead of tees?  We thought it was weird, but it seemed to work really well.  

As you can see, little sister is still so sad to be left on the sidelines.  The coach felt bad for her and gave her a ball to play with.