Legoland 2022

We surprised the kids and took them to Legoland for Christmas on the drive to Arizona. We were passing through Anaheim and had some time to kill at our hotel that night, so we decided to stop at Downtown Disney for dinner instead. 

John and I were worried it would just make us miss Disneyland, but it ended up being really fun! We still wanted to go in the parks, of course, but it was a nice taste of Disney magic.

Everyone got to pick their dinner choice, then we got the best beignets

my favorite

and saw a water/lights show

watched the confectioners make candy apples

listened to Disney music

shopped in the Disney stores

and played in the snow.

We got some energy out after a long day of driving and got to San Diego in time for bed.

We got up and were at the gate, ready to play, when Legoland opened.

Legoland is much cheaper than Disney and is also smaller, which makes it easier to do in a day trip. 

It's suited perfectly for our kids' ages. Some of the rides are interactive, which they love.

Perry braved some bigger rides this time. I hadn't even been on them since I was pregnant with Jane the first time we came.

Perry found pizza for lunch

We got food while the big boys did some more roller coastering.

Then it was Jane's turn for a Jane ride.

She LOVED driving her own car.

Another park perk is they aren't open late, so we stayed and rode rides nonstop until closing. 

It was a fun day and we tuckered the kids out.

 John and I drove the rest of the way to his parents' house that night. It was a perfect way to break up the trip.

November 2022

It was finally chilly enough for Jane's corduroy Hedwig overalls.

Scott stayed home sick and played with Jane nonstop. It was great.

She looooved it.

Taking down Halloween decor.

Really enjoying that broccoli cheddar soup.

Cleaning up her spill.

Tea time.

Jumping in the rain

Preschool field trip to a pottery studio

She picked pink, of course.

I love when she falls asleep on me. It never gets old.

Fixing the vacuum when he got stuck on the bag strap. "I can't pick up roomby; I'm too strong. Oh, I did it!"

Stealing my hot milk.

Baseball buddies

The boys got to try pitching for fall ball.

End of soccer season party with a mountain pizza.

Face paint at a birthday party

Licking the butter bowl

Jane was sick, but still so happy.

Perry dressed so nicely for school.

Feeling a little worse for wear

Nothing a popsicle can't help.

and some Daddy snuggles

I took the boys on a hike

It was nice to go at a faster pace

I really needed to get out after being home with Jane and getting up with her at night.

Then Scott slipped and his retainer went to sleep with the fishes.

We looked and looked, but it was hopeless. We tried to stay positive and finish out our fun outing.

Sharing a baseball icee.

If she's in a church dress, she needs a picture.

She put stuffies in her shirt and a Porg on her shoulder.

Curlies before

and curlies after

Ready for school...but there was no preschool this day. She really loves school.

My annual peppermint milkshake from chick-fil-a. 

She napped next to me.

Perry had a play date at the park, but they played chess.

All four kids lined up for dental cleanings.

Jane trying to see her nose

She never succeeded.

Jonah getting his soccer award

Jane at the library

I don't like being crowded by the kids, but I love coming in and seeing them doing it.

Sharks game! 

We won, they had a good fight, 4 in the net so we got free tacos, it was a great first game for Jonah. He said hockey is more fun to watch than baseball, which is saying something for him.

Haircut time. My hair keeps shedding and the ends are dead, so I had her chop it short.

Trying to dig out some roots from our old tree.

Ever helpful.

Aquarium visit

Blob fish faces

John said she has enough stuffed animals at home already.

Family movie night

Matchie Mickeys

Her smirk face

Perry got this little tree for his room.

Jane's bedhead looks like a volume commercial.

Hiding in a box

Her new bff, the unicorn.

Running some energy out on our walk through the neighborhood hoops.

Scooting to the park.