Monday, December 12, 2011

Disneyland pictures

We had three fun filled days together at Disneyland. For the first time since the week Ben was born, he got to see all 3 sets of grandparents on the same day (hard to believe that hasn't happened since then). We re so thankful for everyone who came to celebrate with us. 

We checked into our hotel Thursday morning before heading over to the park. Jack was not pleased that he couldn't run around.


Ben was ready to go though


waiting in line for Toy Story Mania


After lunch Ben asked for cotton candy. By the time he finished, he had a sticky face and pink sleeves.


My dad and DeAnn spent the day with us. Ben loved spending time with Grandpa


He was a smiling boy the whole trip


waiting for the Disney Jr live show which both of the boys loved


by early afternoon, we got into our room and the boys went wild


before we made a mess


playing on the balcony


they have fun everywhere we go


until one of them gets their fingers smashed in the door (Ben)


after not taking a nap all day, Ben fell asleep right before dinner


Jack was wide awake though


we met my mom and Tom for dinner




why is it so hard to get a picture where we are all smiling?


Ben enjoying his pudding, crushed oreo and gummy worm dessert while making silly faces at grandma


then she got both of them to make silly faces



I was so happy to get to spend a lot of time with my mom 


wow, when was the last time you saw a picture of the two of us together :)


Ben insisted on getting a light up toy


waiting for the world of color show to start


Ben was having a lot of fun while waiting


and Jack slept through everything


My dad and DeAnn got in line early that night so we would have a good spot for the show. They were helpful like that the whole time we were there.


back in the room by 9pm and the boys are eating the chocolates that were left on our nightstand


up early the next morning to go meet my mom and Tom


Jack driving on the autopia cars


you can't see him very well but Ben's in the middle


going from ride to ride, the boys were having a blast



riding the train, Ben was pretending he was a wild animal


then while eating popcorn, he thought it was funny to show us what was in his mouth


Jack slept through all of this


so Drew and I took Ben to meet Mickey


waiting in line to meet the big guy


no hesitation on Ben's part



by the time we were down, a lot more people showed up (my dad, DeAnn, Sarah, Chad, Luke, my aunt Donna and cousins Emma and Aaron). We all went on it's small world together and took up a whole boat.


Luke loves his grandma


Ben was so excited to spend time with his cousins. They both were great with him!


Jack is in deep thought about something


Sarah and my dad. You can't even tell she is 6 months pregnant here


Jack and Luke love holding hands


my sweet nephew Luke. We miss him so much!




Ben wanted a pirate gun after we went on Pirates of the Caribbean


watching the Christmas parade with grandma


Luke's got a nice little seat to sit on


I love how much these 3 little guys love each other


our own private caboose on the train




by early evening, Loree, Cary and Michael joined us. Unfortunately, by then the crowds had gotten really bad


time for their nightly before dinner nap



in line for astro blasters, the boys were having a blast together


my mom had gotten them all matching sweatshirts beforehand




Ben and Mimi



watching the fireworks with my boys



we were up even earlier the next morning so we could get to the park before it got crowded


best friends these two


eying everyone's food on the table



I didn't pose this, they did it on their own



Dumbo seemed to be a favorite of Ben and Jack


I can't believe how old they are looking


Ben was excited to have Popi there


Jack got this look on every ride we went on. So much to take in


Ben had a smile on every ride



like my own two little ones, these two could cause some trouble together


I love him!


one last time seeing most of my family before they left







my mom wanted a picture of them with the 3 boys. This is what she got


after an afternoon of resting, we met up with my dad


Ben was running all over the rope bridges with him


Jack was enjoying it too







meeting Dug the dog from the movie Up. Jack wasn't a fan




I wasn't feeling well at all by this time. We called it a night shortly after this.


the next morning, it was time for breakfast with Goofy before we headed home


still smiling


Loree and Michael




Jack looking for more food. His shirt isn't dirty enough





After we sang happy birthday to Ben




3 comments:

suprdavoz said...

It was a great week spent with you guys in Bens Birthday Week. I had a great time with all 3 grandsons. I am very fortunate to have these boys for grandsons. sometimes life just doesn't get any better ! when can we do it again ?

Vic said...

Wow, how fun...and exhausting. Love all the smilez.

tjfehrenbach said...

A wonderful, love filled, week!