So Patrick is 1!!!! His New Years Eve birthday was filled with fun and family and fabulous weather! I'd love to share photos but my pc is not hip enough to get photos off my ipad.
He thoroughly enjoyed his first cake ball! And all the attention, the new toys weren't half bad either!
Spur of the moment we decided to be house hunters and happened to find an amazing house that is perfect for us. So we got with our favorite realtor and put an offer in the end of February. Got accepted and put our house on the market the first of March. 3 days later we were under contract for our old house and we're moving a bit closer to my parents in a little less than half an hour(j/k, couldnt resist finishing the quote once I got started)...two weeks. I am SO excited! I am basking in the idea of so much more space and a more permanent settled situation! We've been told by inside sources that the area is the best, or at least pretty wonderful. We might need to invest in some 4 wheel drive vehicles to reach home in the winter, and Mobi will need a fence, but otherwise this whole package is the perfect fit!
So we're moving from 3 bed 1 bath, to 6 bed 3 bath and several other rooms that I have yet to encounter in married life. I tell ya, its an amazing feeling to move from the village to a starter home, and then buy a starter home then a family home. The change in perspective is liberating! I cant wait to live there and raise our family there. I keep thinking what a wonderful thing it is that I have a hubby who feels like a realtor in his spare time, otherwise we might've missed out on this amazing experience!
We decided to do one huge celebration this March instead of 3, for birthdays and anniversary. It just happened to coincide with a discount rate to Disneyland, so that's where we celebrated! My Mom joined us in Chad's parents "perfect for travel" vehicle and off we went. We stayed a few days in St George at the
Snow family condo. Camilla loved going to the "condo." We went to the crack and enjoyed the clubhouse.
Then off to Anaheim. We stayed with family friends (Thanks again!) and spent our days thrilling it up in the happiest place on earth. Camilla's favorites were Ariels Underwater Adventure, which was a new ride to all but my Mom, and getting pictures with all the characters. My favorites were World of Color and of course Soarin over California (will always be a favorite!), and the child care centers- what a perfect retreat they are! Chad's favorites were getting a kiss from Minnie ; ), and World of Color. Patrick enjoyed the Heimlich ride, or so I'm told- my Mom took him on it while Chad and I did all the Cars land fun. Just for information, the Radiator Springs Racers are super cute and a fun ride but not worth the wait, if you're planning to go this year or next I recommend the single rider line or at least fast pass.
I wore my vibrams through Disneyland which my hips thanked me for but my feet sure took a beating. I thought that I'd take a chance and wear regular shoes for a couple hours and within that time I got several blisters and tired hips! I started doubting my vibrams toward the end of the days but they truly are lifesavers!
Before we headed home we spent a morning at the beach. Patrick took all of 2 minutes to warm up to the idea, but Camilla was a lot more sceptical. The sand, sound of the waves, and temperature of the water all received her disapproval for a good 20 minutes. Then she dipped a toe and started burying everyones feet in the sand. We had a fabulous trip and I wish we could go again soon, but realize these memories will probably have to do me for several years!
So to update- Chad is 30!
Camilla is 3! and we've been married 6 years!
beach day!
the crack!
Fairy Godmother
Tigger!
Goofy
Tiana
Mulan
Snow White
Merida
Playin in the sand
Family on the beach!
readin with Daddy back at home!
2 comments:
It sounds like you had such a fun March. And I didn't know your little boy was a New Years Eve baby too. It's a fun day for a birthday (our little boy was born on New Years Eve in 2010).
PS. I hope you remember me. We were in the same ward in the village.
It was fun to see you at the reunion! Your kidlets are BEAUTIFUL!! And congrats on the new house - what an exciting adventure! Yea!
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