Disneyland day 1...

We left after school got out on Tuesday, Oct. 23th... Craig rented a mini van so we could fit in one car comfortably and have room to bring extra people home. In the van we had Craig and our little family- the girls were so great on the ride I was amazed.. Maggie's only complaint was the leapster ran out of batteries and when we stopped for gas Craig  spelled dont forget the b-a-t-t- she piped in "dad don't forget my batteries". It was pretty funny, they both fell asleep for a bit then we arrived, unloaded and went to bed because day one of Disney was bright and early!

Disneyland Day 1- 

Oct. 24th

We got up bright and early Disney was closing at 6 so it opened at 8am and California Adventure closed at 8pm so we would do Disney first this day! We got there before anyone else and decided to hit Fantasy Land first since those lines always get long fast- As we walked in the girls were aw struck with everything to see, we first entered and saw the giant Mickey Pumpkin and needed to get a family picture in front of it for sure. Clint was less than thrilled I brought my big camera, but I made sure we lugged it along- After that picture the girls got to meet Alice and the Queen of Hearts. Then it was off to the rides, on our way up the walk all the employees were out since it had just opened telling us to have a great day at the park and waiving at us with Mickey hands. It was so inviting and a great way to start our Disney experience. 

After we rode Peter Pan, Dumbo, Mr Toad (The girls hated this one along with Snow White and Pinnochio also in Fantasy Land) we headed over to Adventure Land to meet up with everyone else that was riding Space Mountain- the kids that were too little or didnt wanna go on a ride stayed with some of us while the other half went on the big rides then we switched it worked out perfectly- We happened to pick a perfect week because we basically walked onto every ride with very little wait, I think the longest we waited in line was 20 min and that was on Friday the last day we were there. 

We met princesses, rode more rides and did everything in Disneyland we wanted too ending with the Mickey Soundsational Parade- which all the kids just loved and it was the perfect time to rest- after the parade we headed over to California Adventure and checked out some of the rides there. The Ariel ride was the girls favorite and I think we went on that ride at least 10 times throughout the trip and they loved it just as much every single time. Clint and I's favorite ride was the Tower of Terror, couldn't get enough of that one!

We closed out the park and headed back to the hotel with sleeping girls and tired feet ready for bed so we could hit it up strong early the next morning too!

Molly's Pre-Birthday Celebrations..

We had two little celebrations for Molly before we went to Disneyland, since we would be there on her actual day and I wanted to let her enjoy her presents a bit before we left and were too busy at Disney to properly celebrate with presents anyways. 

Friday Night:

 we went to Craig and Janet's to celebrate we let Molly open her presents from us and she got A la la loopsy house, la  la loopsy puzzle from Mag and a chicken coop game-we got her a big la la loopsy but there was a problem with the company we ordered it from so we had to cancel it and re-order when we got home from Disney so she will get that in a bit. Craig and Janet got her a pink scooter that she has now mastered and loves. 

 Sunday: 

We drove up to The Flying Monkey cuz that's where Molly wanted Grandpa Steve to take her- we got up there had dinner and opened presents she got clothes, a book, and my mom gave her a mermaid toy for the tub, bead kit, and more clothes. A trip to the Monkey is not complete without an order of Monkey Fingers. It was a perfect non stress couple days celebrating this sweet girl.

Thanks everyone for the presents she sure is a loved little girl and spoiled rotten- This girl knows how to party and somehow gets more than one party every year, but this year she had two little shin digs, treats and school and Disneyland on her real birthday-#5 is going to be a tough one to beat.

Happy 5th Birthday Molly J.

It is hard for me to  believe that my little baby girl is 5 years old. 5 years seems like such a big number and it is hard to know where all the time has gone. Molly will always be the baby that made me a mom and for that she has changed me in ways I never knew possible. She taught me how to truly love in a way I didn't know existed. She is truly a light in my life. She can certainly get the best of me sometimes, but she makes me happy beyond belief every single day. I look at her and am amazed at what a sweet, smart, kind, loving, beautiful little girl she is becoming. 

She has this personality that is just so fun to be around. I find myself laughing at her all the time, she tells it like it is as doesn't care what other people think- (in a good way that is) She is her own self and loves who she is. She is very confidant in herself and one of the friendliest kids I know. She is very tender hearted and doesn't like to get in trouble or see other people sad or in trouble. She is very smart and wise beyond her years. I am so happy with the little lady she is becoming and proud to be her mom. 

Not only do I love her with all my heart, she loves me with all her heart. She lets me know daily how pretty I am or how I am the best mom in the whole world or how I just make her heart so happy. She is perfect fit in our family and we wouldn't have her any other way. She is growing like a weed too- she has grown almost 2 full inches since the end of June, and she is thinning out in her face and body and just looks so much older all of a sudden.

She is thriving in school and reading small books and knows a lot of her sight words. She is becoming quite the little artist and loves to draw people and color pictures for people she loves most. I dropped her off at school one day and we were one of the last ones there, as we are walking up the kids were having their recess first and all the kids said "Hi Molly, Yeah Molly is here, O golly Miss Molly" as she is walking up she drops her back pack and runs to join them as she got near the play ground she was swarmed by kids in her class giving her a hug saying "Hi Molly, Molly I'm so glad your here". It warmed my heart to know that she is loved so much by her peers, and that she is such a sweet kid and has lots of friends that like her for her. She loves school and can't wait to get there every day!

She loves her sister with all her heart and is the best big sister around. She looks out for Maggie all the time and is the first to give something up so Mag can have it. She is the first to help Maggie and play with her. Maggie in turn loves her right back just as much. I am so happy they have each other to love and play with. Molly is a great example to all she comes in contact with. She is happy and kind and I am loving her more and more every single day. 

Happy Birthday Molly J.

I love you so much!

Her Birthday

 1 Yr. Old

 2 Yrs. Old

 3 Yrs. Old

 4 Yrs. Old

 5 Yrs. Old

Laundry Jumping...

I had a ton of laundry I was putting away and Maggie came in and just jumped up on my bed and into the laundry. She yelled for Molly to come join her and I couldn't resist just letting them have at it. They had a blast and I think the pictures capture it perfectly. Just an ordinary day at our house!

Halloween Crafts...

The girls and I have been filling our afternoons up with Halloween crafts. Both of them love crafts and Molly has gotten more particular about her crafts really caring what they look like and little details, Maggie has become interested in doing them in the first place so craft time is a must at our house. I kinda fill a bit cluttered with the crafts that are hung up at our house, but they love it so I love it. Can't wait to see what the rest of the month looks like for craft and activities to keep us busy.

 She looks like she is at least 7 in this picture just over the past few weeks she has just changed from little girl to big girl just like that!

 Mag did not want her picture taken so she would not look at me!