Disney Day 4

Was actually not spent in Disneyland. We took the day off and tried to be a little more low key to rest up for the rest of the week. We got up and headed down to Huntington Beach first thing. The beach was virtually empty and we sprawled out and enjoyed the sun. We found hundreds of seashells, dug in the sand, and unintentionally went swimming after Taytum was knocked over by a wave so we all decided to hop in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After a few hours on the beach we grabbed some Subway and got cleaned up at the hotel.
For a souvenir, my parents let each of the kids choose a Build a Bear. This was their first experience at Build-a-Bear and they loved it.

Carter picked a dinosaur with a Darth Vader outfit.

  Andi chose a Minnie Mouse Bowtique bear.

 Taytum picked out a kitty.

 And Bentley picked a Hello Kitty.

 All of their choices just fit them.

  For dinner we headed to Medieval Times. It was one of the most entertaining things I have ever watched. The show itself was super fun; watching the horses 'dance' and the jousting and delicious dinner. But what was even more fun was watching my kids, particularly Andi and Carter watch the show. Andi loved seeing the princess come out and cheering for our knight. Flowers were delivered to each of my girls from our knight because he couldn't throw them far enough to them. Carter got so into cheering for our knight. He was shouting and yelling and standing and stomping. I couldn't stop watching him watch the show!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tay turns 4

 We threw Tay a little low key birthday party up at my parent's house. It started raining about twenty minutes before it started, but died down to a drizzle by the time it started and then stopped. It remained overcast, but was plenty warm for swimming, not that we could have stopped Tay from hopping in the pool if we tried. She is such a little fish!

 Ellie, Marley, & Andi

 Tay, Bentley, Miranda & Jake

 Tay and Miranda enjoying their hot dogs.

 Bryce and Claire.

 Cheesy Cheeto Bobo.

 Present opening. Taytum is the most fun person to give presents to. She LOVES everything, and loudly exclaims how much she LOVES every single present, and tells everyone it's just what she wanted! She is awesome.

 

 

 Then we had cupcakes and presents on her actual birthday. She had Jili over; one of her favorite friends in the whole world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh Tay-ta-tanata... the world would be a much darker place without you in it. You light up a room with your effervescent personality. You love life and people and find joy in all the small things. You make everyone feel like they are your favorite. You are spunky and funny and easy going and tall and beautiful. You are the best at no smiling contests. You love kitties and singing and dancing and dress ups. You sometimes get scared of the dark at night and like your door open and the hall lights on. You are so excited to finally start school (preschool) this fall. You are shiny. We love you so much!!! 

Happy Birthday!

Taytum's 4th interview

How old are you? 4
What's your favorite color? Purple and green and pink
What's your favorite food? Macaroni and Cheese
What's your favorite drink? Soda. 
What's your favorite toy? Cars. (they are currently sitting out in the living room, so I think she got distracted). And a tomato.
A tomato? Yeah, that you put faces on it.
Oh you  mean Mr Potato Head! Yeah.
What's your favorite thing to play? Play toys
What's your favorite song? Book of Mormon Stories
What's your favorite game? Princess
What's your favorite animal? A kitty.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I wanna be a mom.
Who are your favorite friends? Malaya, Jilly, McKenzie,
What does Dad do? He works at work.
What does Mom do? She works at home.
What's your favorite part about preschool? Singing new songs.
What's your favorite book? A princess book.
What's your favorite thing to do? Playing on bikes.