Not in my plans

Yeah, so I had big plans for this week. I was going to post pictures every day from our trip. I was going to start potty training Jacob. I was going to finish the ceiling patch job in the toy room. I was going to bike every day. I was going to work on my YW lesson. I was going to do a lot. But life had other plans.

Tuesday Jacob woke up sick with a fever. He spent the days in my arms miserable. Wednesday he threw up twice and laid on the couch and in my arms. Thursday found him much better, full of energy and happiness. But Thursday also found me feeling sicker than sick. I showered, put on sweats, and laid around the house all day while the boys played. That's about the extent of my week.

Not what I was hoping for, but I am still grateful for the little things. I'm grateful that I am at home to hold my kids and care for them when they are sick. To cuddle them and love them. I am so glad I don't have to leave them while I go to work. I am also grateful that I am at home so that when I am sick I can just lay around and somehow make it through the day. I can wear sweats and no make-up for my job when I am sick. I am also grateful for nice people, who do things like watch my kids so I can rest or bring my family dinner because I am too sick. It may not be what I wanted for my week, but the world won't end if my tasks are left undone for a few more days. Sometimes life has other plans and we just need to roll with the punches and do what we can. What matters most is that I could be there for my family. Let's hope next week is better!

Day 2 in the parks

Goofy!
Jimmy on Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
One of the older kids favorite rides, Grizzly River Run. Can you see Marshall with Anna, Rachel, and Jimmy?
Lightening McQueen!!!
One of Jacob's most favorite rides!
Jacob and Donald Duck
Loves with Chip and Dale
Anna and Rachel getting to shoot some games on the Toy Story ride

At the Lego store with Lego Woody

Jimmy with the pirate gear he bought with his money.

1st Day at Disneyland

Riding the train around the park

Rachel and Jimmy on "It's a Small World"

Anna finally got a picture with Sleeping Beauty!

Princess Tiana

Anna with Jasmine

Everyone with Mickey. Notice how Jacob is trying to stick his hand in Mickey's mouth. He was so curious about that!

Anna and Minnie Mouse

Jacob on the teacups, his favorite ride!

Disneyland Trip Day 1

We're back from our trip to Disneyland and had a blast! We are all tired, but happy. We had gorgeous sunny weather and lots of fun. I have so many pictures that I think I will post some for the next few days for each day of our trip.

We arrived in California on Tuesday afternoon and went straight to the beach, Newport Beach. It was beautiful and sunny. The kids had fun playing in the sand and getting their toes cooled off. It reminded me how much I love the beach. What a cute area! I would live there if it didn't mean living in a cardboard box, as that would be all we could afford there.

After the beach we grabbed dinner and then played in our hotel. We got a room with a kid suite, which opened off of the main room. The kid room had bunk beds, a little table and chairs, a TV, and a sofa bed. The kids loved it. We did our best to go to sleep and get ready for our first day at the parks. Ha!


Gorgeous Newport Beach
Playing in the sand
Water and sand! Life is good!

Jacob was a bit surprised by the cold water, but that didn't stop him from playing

Adorable shot of Anna and Jimmy

Rachel played in the sand for a little, but then avoided being near the water. Why? Because she thought the beach was stinky. I guess the salty sea air is not for everyone!