Dad Passed Away

June 3 2012 dad slipped away from us. We held the funeral in Crescent City, CA. Thursday June 7th at the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. After the services we traveled to Eagle Point OR. just outside of Medford to have him buried in the Eagle Point National Cemetery.

 Connor

Jake and Mike

 Debbie, Dick, Justin and Steven

  Aunt Darla and Uncle Bob,

 Dad's sister Aunt Karen

 Jake and Susie

 Amber, Denise and Mike

 Susie and Derek

 Libby, David, Kerri, Derek, and Devan

 Jon, Kylee, and her husband

Aunt Patti and her family came out and we were able to see other friends at the service but I didn't take my camera out! 

Dad, I love you and miss you so much. You were always there for me. I know you are in a far better place and if you have your way, playing with kids all day. Thank you for your testimony, your love and support. We will be together again. I'm so grateful for the gospel and the blessings of eternal families.

Love you Dad.

Band Festival

All three of the kids were in the band festival this year. 

Mallory played the bassoon, Courtney on the clarinet, and Connor on his trumpet.

Disneyland WITHOUT the kids!

Pete and I went to Disneyland to surprise Connor. He was there on his band trip. I was surprised when we got there. Pete had booked our room at the Grand Californian. This was our view from the room.

Damon and Rachel came and hung out with us for the day at the pool and downtown Disney. We had the best beignets from the jazz kitchen.

We had a fun time surprising Connor. The kids were in groups so we took the kids in Connor's groups' tickets and became their "fast pass runners" for the day. We met them at the end of their first ride (Thunder mountain) with fast passes and a churro. 

The kids in Century Band got to march in one of the parade's. Waiting for the band....

Pete and I stayed a couple of days with no kids.

Yes. On Dumbo. Two grown adults. Loving it.

Best fruity drink by the pool.

 Best corn dog you'll ever have.

 It was our goal to see if they would keep our photo up at the end of the rides.

This one made it...

 So did this one.....

But this one was deleted as soon as I took this picture of our picture! 

I guess they don't like people looking bored.

 One of the nights was open for a special third showing of Fantasmic for members. Instead of watching it (because we've seen it before) we rode Thunder Mountain 7 times in a row!!! Hard to see but those are empty gates to get on the train.

 Pete talked me into going on Tower of Terror...

(back left)

and California Scream'in

I didn't fair so well. So to even things out, I took 

Pete on the moving cage of the Ferris wheel even though it kind of freaks him out.

And we couldn't leave without seeing our favorite show.

We had a wonderful time and have to say that Disneyland isn't just for kids!

Disneyland 2012 version!!

Pete knows when they take your picture so on this trip we made it a funny thing to make the kids squirm because of their yucky parents!!

I can never pose for this one. I can't help but scream even though I try not to!
Connor and I went to Electronica one night to see how they change California at night. They had this bike out that Connor really liked.

Yet another picture opportunity. Jazz hands! Connor had opted to look like a monster which fit in perfectly! Mall and Court were doing Mickey ears. This one really grossed Mal out! and she got really angry that we didn't do Mickey ears with them.

She still took this nice picture with her siblings afterwards though!

This is one ride I avoid but the rest of them love it!!

An afternoon spent at the pool taking a break.

Melissa Erekson and the kids came to hang out with us for the day. We had a great time seeing them!! (I missed pics with them too!) Missed you Andy!

We ran into Goofy and there was no line!! He goofed around with the kids and we almost missed the train we were trying to catch! This is the only character pic we got for the week!

It was worth it!

Where was this taken?

Another fabulous trip to Disneyland because of Pete's incredible trip itineraries! Thank you Pete for all you do for us!