Dickamores: DISNEYLAND

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

DISNEYLAND

(I'm still trying to figure out this BLOG stuff so please forgive me. If anyone can tell me how in the heck I can move my pictures to where I want them to be I'd greatly appreciate it!)

We surprised the kids and took them to Disneyland. They had no clue we were going. We told them we were going back to Sierra Vista to check on our house. Once we got into the hotel room, they got their first surprise in finding Papa Bruce & Grandma Nette and Uncle Ben and Aunt Kristi. I don't know who was more excited, my girls or them.

Once we finally told the kiddos we were going to Disneyland, they were ecstatic! One of the highlights was eating lunch with the Princesses. Aliya was awestruck! She kept showing the Princesses her new Princess purse Grandma Nette got her. Poor Taeya got soaked on Splash Mountain. Tony literally had to wring out her shirt. We ended up buying her an overpriced pair of sweats that she wore commando style to eat lunch in.

One ride we all enjoyed was "Its tough to be Bug". It was an awesome 3D film (hence the lovely glasses on Papa Bruce and Aliya) with fun special effects.

After an exhausting first day, the girls slept great. I got up to feed Blake early the next morning and found them spooning. It was too cute not to take a picture. I guess our little Aliya is a cuddle bug!

Before we left for Disneyland I bought Blake his first ball hat. Of course I forgot to bring it so after digging through various Mickey Mouse hats we found this cute one that has the little turtle "Squirt" on it from Nemo. Kid looks mighty cute if you ask me. He adores his Aunt Kristi and would smile anytime she'd look at him.

After two busy days at Disneyland, we were ready to avoid the crowds and rides so we headed to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. The kids loved it, even Blake. Taeya was petrified of Stingrays (I think our two trips to Stingray city in Grand Cayman had scarred her for life) but she over came her fear and petted both Stingrays and Sharks.

We had a fun and fabulous trip. The girls keep asking when we get to go back. I am all for heading out tomorrow (and for those of you who know me well, you know that I HATE Disneyland). Seeing how exciting and magical it is to them makes me enjoy it too. I guess thats what being a parent is all about eh?

5 comments:

Polly said...: Love the blog! I agree that Blake is freaking ADORABLE!! Love him in that hat and that picture of Aliya spooning is so funny. Glad you are blogging!!; April 1, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Karin said...: Welcome to the wonderful timewasting world of blogging!! Love the report on Disneyland AND the awesome accompanying pictures! Super fun. Visit us anytime... www.soaringsohigh.blogspot.com; April 2, 2008 at 7:18 AM
Ticey said...: What a cute family!! Looks like you all had fun in Disneyland. Your family is growing up so fast I can hardly believe it. I'm glad you are blogging, it is a fun way for us to keep in touch with your fam. Love you all!!; April 2, 2008 at 8:02 AM
The Bodily Family said...: Yeah Tami!!!! I am so glad you're blogging. Your site already looks better than mine. I need to take a class. Great pictures. Your kids are adorable!; April 2, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Frehner Family said...: Tami! Welcome to the blogging family! It looks like you guys had a great time at Disneyland. And I'm glad you ended up going to the Aquarium, my kids love it also!; April 4, 2008 at 12:14 PM

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From the mouths of babes

I think its interesting the way kids mix up a word, we think its cute then we begin using it in its wrong form. Here are a few of our 'new' words:

Shampoo-Panda: Kung-fu Panda

Pupcake: Cupcake

Pack-pack: Back-pack

Mow lawner: Lawn mower

We recently rented "Kung-fu Panda". The girls have had fun playing 'Karate'. Earlier today Aliya asked if she could play 'Shampoo Panda'. What I asked? 'Shampoo Panda -- ya know 'hi-ya'. Incredibly cute misunderstanding!

Today while I was getting ready for a GNO, Aliya asked if we were going to church. I said "No, today is Wednesday. Why do you think we're going to church?" Little imp replied that I only do my hair when we go to church. Sad to say but its true. Guess I need to start doing my hair more often!

One afternoon when Aliya was about 18 months, Tony had a left a few of his prescription pills out and they fell on the floor. I saw Aliya putting something in her mouth and immediately let out an "Ah hell" then went to fish it out. Taeya pipes up "All hail what Mommy" to which I replied "All hail the Queen". Swear word catastrophe averted! Its coming one of these days but luckily STILL hasn't hit us (except when they say BYU and that is worse than any swear word at our house)!

Today I got a new pair of jeans and was asking Tae if they make my bum look big or little. She spread her hands apart and said "this is fat" then spread her hands about an inch in and said "you're almost there". Thank you little turd!

As we were getting in the car to go somewhere the other day the girls kept fighting and it was driving me crazy. After I separated them and got everything calmed down I said "you girls are going to kill me". Taeya immediately said "No we wont Mom, we don't have any guns or swords". Okay fine, they aren't going to kill me just drive me to drink!

Once after a particular stinky day at our house, Aliya walked up behind me and said "mom, you have a 'roma". She somewhere picked up the word aroma. At least she was using it correctly. Sad when your three year old calls you out!

When we were planning Taeya's birthday party I asked her if she'd rather have sandwiches or pizza. She asked "which cost more money"? I told her they were about the same and that money didn't matter. She then asked "which will be easier for you"? I said probably pizza to which she replied she wanted pizza. Is she a good kid or what?

One of my friends was over with her 15 month old twin boys. One was dressed in orange, the other in red. At one point Aliya comes running in and said "the red one getting away". That is now how we differentiate between the two, the red one and the orange one!

Last night when Taeya was helping me give Blake a bath, she looked down and said "Mom, Blakes pee-pee looks like a turkey". Guess thats is an adequate description from a Kindergartner!

While I was being monitored in the hospital last year, Tae was playing with her friend Karter. Bridgette, the mom, told the girls they were going to make cookies. When Bridge pulled out the Nestle log of cookie dough, Tae informed her that those were NOT cookies. Spoiled kid didn't know cookies came pre-made!

A year or two ago, a little boy (Jackson) came over to play with Taeya and she was showing him her scooter and its "dinger thing" (bell). Jack then told her his ding-a-ling was broken. I told his dad as long as his ding-a-ling was broken, he could come play anytime!

Last night I overheard Aliya telling Taeya "you're ruining my life" all because Taeya quit reading a book to her. Oh the drama we have yet to see at our house!

At the mall Aliya kept asking her Aunt Becky to ride up and down the "alligator" (elevator) with her.

I was helping Aliya do something when Blake started to cry. I asked her if Uncle Jeff could finish and she said "No, hims too crazy". True, true!

The other night as we were eating pasta with ranch on it, Tae said "Mom, you are such a good cook. You should be on TV". Ah, gotta love her innocence!

One afternoon I told Aliya to go play for a couple minutes then when I was done getting ready we'd leave. She put her head down and stormed out muttering "oh you are terrible"!