Magical...

SO EXCITED to be at DISNEYLAND!

Finding Nemo Submarine ride was so darling!

Emily is still in shock that she is actually at Disneyland...

Meeting the princesses and fairies were a definite highlight of the day!

It all started with a mouse...

We have some CRAZY kids!

The lights and parade were amazing...especially when you get on the front row without even waiting for it!

It was a wonderful day...just one thing could have made it better...JACQUELINE!

We stayed at the Gredings house. Emily and their granddaughter became fast friends. They spent one evening making 115 feet of hair for Emily's Rupunzel doll!

The Beach!

Even though it was chilly, Emily was DETERMINED to wear her swimsuit!

We enjoyed collecting seashells, watching the dolphins and of course all of the seagulls!

Thanks for the sun California!

How does it feel...

When you travel 12 long hours to California to watch big Sis and Bro run in ANOTHER race, knowing you don't get to go to Disneyland; feeling bummed but excited for the beach at least....
and then Mom and Dad tell you
"SURPRISE! WE ARE GOING TO DISNEYLAND!"

PURE JOY!

Ahoy there!

Emily's music class did a Pirate musical...Emily did a great job!

"We stick together like glue Mom!"

Emily, Faith and Lilly

There is "No Charge for AWESOMENESS!"

 Thomas ran for 7th grade V.P. !

He won and is loving every second of it!

Congrats Thomas!

Thanksgiving highlights...

November is the month we love to do a THANKFUL poster on our door...

I think my favorite is "Not getting in trouble" :)

The Buhrley's came for the week YA HOO! 

Justin had the great idea of going hiking so we went up Rock Canyon. We even found a cave to explore!

What's Thanksgiving without a RACE?

 TURKEY TROT here we come! 

Emily, Justin and Gracie ran the kids 1 mile! They were AMAZING! It was hard work but they kept going till the end! We are so PROUD of them!

This picture is right after...they are still deciding if they had fun or not...if it wasn't for the stomach aches from eating breakfast right before they would have felt much better. Way to fight through the pain!

 "Don't worry Grandma, it's not your fault" :) 

After getting a Turkey Trot t-shirt and a cool water bottle life was SWEET!

Jac and Thomas did amazing as always :)

Off to Steve and Sherry's for dinner... 

Good times!

Our attempt at a family picture...

We ended the day at the Parish's for more pie and games...

A PERFECT THANKSGIVING spent with the Heaps AND Whitings!

Thankful...

Today I am THANKFUL for parents who are willing to give up their lives as they know it and go to...
the PHILIPPINES for the next 2 years!
If you know my parents, you know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true if they are willing to take this adventure!
Good thing we know it's true too;  it will make saying goodbye a little bit easier :)

CONGRATULATIONS, We are SO EXCITED for you!

The "Willard" Party

Every year Mrs. Rivera's husband comes home from from being overseas for a few weeks. The kids get so excited when he comes because that means it's Party time!
 

All the kids have been practicing the waltz, the swing and proper manners when at a dance....they were so excited for the big day!

Not only did the kids get to dance but they had very fancy Chocolate fountains with their choice of chocolate and white chocolate with a huge selection of treats to dip in the chocolate!

The boys were such gentlemen, leading the girls by the arm and pulling their chairs out for them. It was so fun to see them being so grown up!

Emily's favorite part was the DANCING! She could have danced all night :)

She truly felt like a princess!