Hiking the "Y"

Last conference weekend we decided to make a memory. Our family had never hiked the Y mountain, and we live so close. The weather was perfect. We packed a backpack with water and snacks, and not knowing what to expect, or if all, or none of the kids would make it all the way...we set for the top!

Ava was a little "trooper" never complaining about the hike... These two, on the other hand, would ask the common question of "how much longer???"

Ava and her "special" daddy

Taking a break...

We are here!!

All of us!!!

What an amazing view of the city!

The Temple

I was so proud of them all. It was not an easy hike, and they all did it! It has become my favorite type of exercise. I have hiked it 2-3 times a week since:)

Feeding the Ducks

This is a perfectly good reason why not to throw out old, stale,and possibly moldy bread.

It can be at least one hour of entertainment !

Feeding the ducks with cousins, grandma, and aunts!

Ice Cream on Main Street

It has become just as much of a tradition as Disneyland itself...we can go home without stopping at the yummy smelling (and tasting) ice cream parlor on main street!

Of course it has to be a Waffle cone dipped in chocolate AND sprinkles!

Newport Beach

We have found the the kids love the beach almost as much as Disneyland. Jordan is getting really good on a Boogie Board!

Disneyland ** September 2010

This is our most favorite place on earth...one of our best friends is Mickey!

This time, Ava has a new favorite ride....can you guess...

The Matterhorn!! She was so proud that she was tall enough to ride a "BIG" ride with the rest of us.

Playing in Toontown

Riding the train

It's a small world with dad

It's a small world...looks like Lexi has been on this ride one too many times...

Thunder Mountain Railroad

Ava's "new" favorite ride

Jordan driving the jeep on Indiana Jones

Playing with our Souvenirs

The Tiki Room

Our favorite treat while waiting for the Tiki Room is a Dole Pineapple Whip...they are the BEST!

Ava and her whip!

Meeting Aladdin and Jasmine

Riding Mr. Toad with our backyard neighbors. We happen to run into them while on this trip!

Riding the Monorail

Halloween is such a fun time to be in Disney (wait a minute...when is it not fun??)

Toys for Sale

Ava and Woody!

Riding Flicks Ride

Riding Flicks Ride

Bug's Life

Bug's Life

Small World with our friends and neighbor's

Horseeees!

Pirates with the neighbors!

Snow White

Ava's "OLD" but still one of her favorite rides!

Playing with the California letters....they happened to be gone on our last trip!

Waiting for the park to open

Walking to the park!

My little minnie!

IHOP...

She will regret this someday..

So will she...

Lego shop with Woody

The Giraffe...all made out of lego's