Disney World, Part 1

A few weeks ago we went on the most amazing family vacation, Disney World!  We met the entire Campbell Family there, all 21 of us!!  The kids were amazing on the plane and could not wait to get there.  We landed pretty late into Orlando, but it didn't bother any of us we were all so excited to be there.  We woke up the next morning and headed to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios with the family.

Animal Kingdom was really fun.  The kids loved going on the Safari and the Dinosaur ride, and after some lunch we headed over to Hollywood Studios.  At Hollywood Studios we went on the Toy Story Ride, and that became an instant favorite for the entire trip, both kids loved it.  We then met up with some family and took Rylee on Star Wars, which was a mistake, she did not like it.  From there we went to dinner at a very yummy Italian restaurant.  After dinner Grandma and Grandpa took the kids and let the adults go ride the Aerosmith Rockin' Roller Coaster, which was very fun.  While at dinner we got tickets to the Fantasmic show so we ended the night at the show, a great first day at the parks.

Waiting at the airport to get on our plane

 Riding on the Safari with Bryson

 Nolan and Daddy on the Safari

 Nolan checking out some animals

 Nolan and Wyatt

 Daddy and Nolan

 At Hollywood Studios

 Nolan got to meet Jake!!!

 Nolan, Wyatt, Lucas, Rylee and Bryson waiting for the bus

 Waiting for Star Wars to start, can you tell how excited she was!

 Rylee and Lucas

 Rylee and Aunt Laura at Fantasmic

Nolan, Grandma and Papa waiting for the show to start

Swimming Day

Last week one of our friends invited the kids over for a swim, and we could not pass up the offer. My kids love the water and were so excited to jump in and start swimming. I was a little worried the might be hesitant, but they plunged right in and had a great afternoon!

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Animal Farm

Last week we went to the Animal Farm with Nolan's preschool. The kids had so much fun! We went on the pony rides, then we got to go on a hay ride, and then it was lunch time. We ate lunch and then strolled around and looked a few of the animals. This was Nolan's last day of preschool before his graduation, I cannot believe he finished one year of preschool, he is getting so big!

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VIP

Nolan was the VIP at his school last week! He was so excited that it was finally his turn to be the VIP. We made a poster all about Nolan, and then we read his favorite book to his class, P is for Putt! Nolan got to pick the treat for the day, sprinkled donuts! I cannot believe my little boy is almost done with his first year of school! He is so smart and loves school.

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Easter Morning

The kids were really excited about the Easter Bunny coming, maybe because they get very spoiled, but either way they very much understood the concept. Rylee woke up first this morning and came out and waited on the couch so patiently for everyone else to wake up, she didn't even go through her basket, but she did scope out the eggs in the backyard. Once we all woke up we went through their baskets to see what they got. Nolan asked for a "big kid scooter" and lucky for him he got it. Rylee asked for a cute new outfit, but then changed her mind to the new Alvin and the Chipmunks movie, so she got both! They also got some treats, a book, and a "golden" egg with some money to spend at Disney World in a few weeks. After they went through their baskets it was off to the races in the backyard. Rylee went flying off the back stairs to get all the eggs she had already seen, and Nolan was not too far behind. Luckily, without even planning, they each ended up with about the same number of eggs. Once all the eggs were gathered, we came in and inspected their loot! They then proceeded to eat more candy then any person really needs.

Nolan's Basket

Nolan's Scooter

Rylee's Basket

Rylee with her Basket

Nolan and His Scooter

Rylee With Her Princess Book

So Excited For Treats

Rylee Getting Some Eggs

Hunting Together

Rylee Found The Tricky Ones

All Their Treats

Wearing Her New Outfit and Eating Her Chocolate Bunny

Disneyland

Last weekend I had a soccer tournament in San Diego, so we went down a day early and went to Disneyland. Grandma Michelle was so nice that she even flew down and met us at Disneyland to help me out. Nolan had not been to Disneyland since he was 6 months old, so he was beyond ecstatic, as was Rylee! We are going to Disney World in three weeks, so it was a good opportunity to introduce Nolan to all of it. The kids had a blast all day long, except for when we took Rylee on Thunder Mountain, she did not like that all. Nolan loved meeting the characters, Rylee was not as scared of them as she used to be, but she still wasn't going to be giving any of them hugs. We had an amazing day, and if you ask the kids Rylee will tell you her favorite ride was Pinocchio and Nolan's is different every day you ask him. The kids are extremely excited to go on their trip to Disney World!

On Dumbo With Grandma

Waiting for Dumbo to start

On the Merry-Go-Round

Riding "Small World"

"Hugging Pluto"

Hugging "Goofy"

We got the kids Trading Pins, Here is Rye showing us hers

Ice Cream Break While Watching Parade

Riding the Rockets

Spring Golf

Everyone loves when the weather starts to warm up, but I think for kids it is the greatest time of the year, well at least for my kids I know it is. They love being outside and running/playing and enjoying the sunshine. We took advantage of a warm evening and took the kids to the golf course for some golf and dinner. They are really starting to be good little golfers when they pay attention. They both consistently make contact with the ball, and they are even starting to get a little distance on their shots. I see a lot more evening at the driving range in our future.

Disney On Ice

Last month my friend got the kids and I tickets to go to Disney on Ice with her, and we had a blast. It was Toy Story 3 on Ice, so it was perfect. Nolan is obsessed with all things Toy Story and Rylee loves Jesse and Barbie in the movie, so it worked out great. Nolan wore his Woody costume, and Rylee wore her Rapunzel one because she wanted too :)! The had so much fun yelling hi to their favorite characters and watching the show. We had dinner there, treats, and they each got a present to take home. We are so lucky to have such fun/good friends!

Waiting for the Show to Start

Fascinated

One of their favorite parts, the Aliens

Rylee and her present!

Dinosaur Museum

A few weeks ago Rylee's preschool took a field trip to the Dinosaur Museum. The kids love seeing all the dinosaurs, but more than anything the love digging for dinosaur bones. They spent a good thirty minutes in two different areas digging for dinosaurs and dinosaur bones. It is really fun to see Rylee interact with her friends, and to meet the kids she talks about every day. One little girl and Rylee were best buddies at the zoo field trip in the fall and the two of them hung out all day at the museum too. Nolan came on the field trip and the girls were so sweet to make sure he was included in everything.

Digging for Dinosaur Bones

Building Dinosaurs

Nolan's Scary Shark Face

Rylee and her Friends

My Cute Kiddos