Enzo turns 2!

Our little guy turned 2 yesterday! We were so excited to celebrate his birthday and make his day extra special. Kaelyn had preschool till noon, so after we picked her up we had him open all of his presents and had cake, and then headed off to disneyland!




We decided to hang out at California Adventure this time since we haven't really hung out there to much since we got our season passes. We had so much fun doing all of the Bugs Life rides, and went on the new Toy Story Mania ride. Here's a picture of Kaelyn and Enzo before we went on.

After having an exhausting day we walked over to downtown disney and ate at the Rainforest Cafe. It was amazing. I think its one of my favorite restaurants. It is so neatly decorated like you are in a rainforest with animals and vines all over the restaurant. They also have giant aquariums filled with exotic fish and water that falls down around the restaurant so it feels like it is raining. I loved it! The kids liked it to, but every 30 mins they would have a thunderstorm and it would get dark and then light up during the lightning. Which can be scary for a little kid.


We got to sit right in front of an aquarium and it totally entertained the kids so it made it nice. That was pretty much our day! We were exhausted and happy to get home. Here are a few fun things about Enzo!

He has totally been going through the terrible twos, but knows how to say sorry and I love you when he's in trouble.
He loves cars, and loves to be just like his dad. When Mark is home Enzo is constantly by his side and copying his every move.
He has been learning to play with Kaelyn more, and loves to grab her barbie that shes playing with and run off. Yeah he's kind of a bully sometimes!
He has a sweet heart like his dad and loves to make us smile. He almost always has a smile on his face.
He almost knows the whole song to the ABC's.
He knows I am a child of God, and I love to see the temple.
He has just started to copy words of our prayers that are given and pretty soon he will be able to give it himself. He is our little love bug. He has made our family feel more complete and we are so grateful for everything he brings into our family.

A big girl now!

Kaelyn is officially a big girl! She started preschool last Wednesday and she loves it. At first when we got the call that she got in, she was really nervous and told us that she did not want to go. We knew that she would love it, and the next morning when we were walking to school I told her that I would not leave her until she was ready for me to leave. She was so cute and as soon as we both entered the classroom she told me goodbye. It really got to me. I wanted her to want me to stay. She is growing up so fast!

Lindsay comes to visit!

Friday my friend that I have had since I was 11 came over to visit! She was in the LA area so she made the trip to come see me! It was so nice of her and we had so much fun visiting and remembering good times! My kids loved her and would not leave her alone! She has always been such a good friend and im glad that we are still friends!!

Christmas

This year we had such a fun Christmas! My parents and Devan, Ashley, Santiago, and Isaiah all came for a big slumber party Christmas Eve. We played a lot of games including Wii and it was a lot of fun. We are all a little competitive (Ashley the worst) so we stayed up pretty late playing! The kids had a fun Christmas. I will never forget Enzo's reaction as he came down the stairs and saw the gifts Santa left for them. Mark had to work Christmas night so he was able to spend the morning with us which was nice. Santiago and Devan had a lot of fun on their ride alongs with Mark. Each night Mark and his partner got drunk drivers so they were able to experiance taking them to jail and all that comes with it. We were all pretty exhausted after Christmas. I think my kids both slept in till 9:30 a few days in a row. Which was nice!

A week in review

This last week we had a lot of fun! We went to Disneyland again and it was so much fun because we were able to see the Christmas parades at California Adventure and Disneyland. They were seriously so awesome! I left telling Mark that I wish I could work there! Everyone looks like they love their job! Before we were watching the parade at Disneyland we were having a hard time finding a spot to sit where we could see because everyone was already sitting down. We finally found a spot at the end but their were some people sitting in front of us. Kaelyn being her brave little self. Went up to the lady sitting in front of her and said
Kae "Excuse Me" Not in a way to get around, but like get out of her way she cant see
Nice lady "Hi, would you like to sit right next to me"
Kae "Yes that would be perfect for me" There was a tiny 12 inch spot. She ended up talking the ladys ear off during the whole parade. But she got what she wanted and she had a great seat. Dont worry we were right behind her.
Another thing we were able to do this time was since we went to California Adventure they have a new playhouse disney attraction with all the characters that are on in the morning! It was really nice because the kids could be loud and stand up and dance if they wanted. We didnt have to worry about keeping Enzo quiet. The show was really awesome too! Really cute!

A few days ago we finally gave in and got all of the Christmas stuff out. I dont know why I was trying to push it off. I love Christmas. I guess its just that I feel it always makes a mess getting all of the stuff out, and putting it away is exhausting, and we live in a tight space downstairs anyway. Oh well so I got it out and Im glad I did. The kids are so excited and are so interested in the story of Jesus' birth and they love talking about it. IM grateful for these memories!




I finally took their Christmas pictures yesterday. They actually turned out ok and I love the one with Kaelyn. Enzo looks exactly like his dad. Whats funny is the Jacket he is wearing Mark wore when he was Enzos age. Thats why I wanted a picture! Mark is actually doing the same face. I will have to ask Cheryl for a picture and put it on here. Its so cute!



We have been so grateful for Marks schedule lately! He has been only working from Friday night to Sunday night and having from monday-thursday off. We have been enjoying having him home and spending time with him. We still have no transfer, but we are enjoying what time we still have to be here. I love being so close to LA and the beautiful Ocean.

Twilight again

Today Mark went with me to see twilight again and I think he actually liked it! He keeps coming up to me and saying "Say it, say it out loud..." Its so cute! Im glad that he tries to understand why I like certain things and loves to make me happy!

No sleep, and a bad stomach ache

Last night a group of us from my ward decided that we just couldnt wait to see the Twilight movie, so we went to the showing at 12:10. I was lucky enough that it was Marks last night off so I could go.
IM so glad I did because...Oh my gosh it was soooo good!! I love how the actors really portray the characters! I really wanted Bella to end up with Jacob, and now after watching the movie I have totally changed my mind!! I totally loved the movie and it makes my stomach hurt knowing that I have to wait awhile for the next. I dont know why this story does it to me! I totally want to read all of the books all over again now! I had so much fun with all the girls. We laughed and cheered when Bella and Edward kissed, along with the rest of the theatre. I cant imagine what the 3 boys that were watching it thought!!!
I finally got to my bed around 4, but I couldnt sleep. I have to see it again and Mark said he would go with me! Does anyone know when the next one comes out?