Disney Pictures

We had such a great time at Disneyland. I really don't even know where to begin. It was really magical when we walked in, like entering a different world. Corny, I know. I am just going to post a bunch of pictures. It was great to see Clarissa! Some of the other highlights were the Princess Lunch where we met Cinderella, Ariel, Snow White, Jasmine and Aurora (Sleeping Beauty). The Pixar Parade in California Adventure was very cool. And, an area in Disneyland called Toon Town was very cool too. It was a whole town of Mickey and Friends. You could tour their houses, PO, gas station. It was like a huge playground for kids. Loved it! Don't have much time, so will post the pictures and end for now!

Too much Disney?

NO WAY! Ha! Just back from Disneyland and we had a great time. When I asked Macie what she wanted for breakfast this morning, she said "a waffle with a touch of butter, some cream and a cherry on top". WHAT? She settled for syrup and a cherry. Oh, and by the way, she was dressed in her pink princess dress-up clothes, wearing a yellow crown and had even BRUSHED HER OWN HAIR! Ha! Princess influence is not all bad. Will post more about our trip along with pictures later. Just thought that was too funny!

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving. It was the first Thanksgiving at my parents' new house. It was so nice. This is the view of the house from the pond. My mom got the girls our own robes to keep there when we visit. The beds were comfy, the food was yummy. We fed Jasmine the donkey. (macie is wearing her robe) She was so funny, bugging us for corn and cubes my Dad had bought her.

We went fishing. I think Macie was a little bored. Priscilla caught a pretty big fish! The beavers are eating this tree by the pond. And, they have a dam in the creek behind the pond. My parents have also seen coyotes and deer there.

Macie shared a rootbeer float with her Grandpa.

Macie adores Erin and was attached to her the ENTIRE time. Thankfully, Erin was so sweet and played with her the whole time. We helped my mom decorate her Christmas tree too. It was a nice trip.

My Mom Rocks!

My mom's house is finally done and it's beautiful. She has been through a lot, having to really stay on top of the contractors and handle all kinds of stuff. She has learned to do a lot of stuff for herself and is definitely not afraid of hard work. Here she is helping my her brother build an iron fence around her pool and patio! We are all having Thanksgiving in the new house. I can't wait!!

Outfits & Random Updates

I was going through some pictures, trying to clear out my camera and found these cute ones of Macie. The red outfit was her cousin Erin's. My mom made it. It was from a pattern that she used when I was a little girl. I LOVED these pant suits! She made matching ones for me and my friend Kim Ard. The other picture is how Macie decided to come outside and look for leaves the other day. She's a hoot.

Last weekend, John's work had employee appreciation day at 6 Flags. They closed the park to employees and friends. We had so much fun! Macie is so tall, she can ride any ride there, and pretty much did. She rode the SHOCK WAVE!! It's the roller coaster by the highway that loops 2 times upside down. Wow. I used to love roller coasters, but I just can't handle them any more. Right when the ride started, I thought: "What the heck am I doing? I am going to die and my 4 yr old daughter is right beside me!!" Oh well, getting old I guess. It was good practice for Disneyland.... 10 more days!!

HAIR CUT!!!

Talk about changes..... Wow! Macie had been telling me she wanted to get her hair cut. I was stalling because I thought it was so pretty. But, she hated having it brushed, so I finally gave in. Clarissa was in town and she went with us to this obnoxiously cute place called Sweet and Sassy. It was fun. She got glitter stars on her face and walked down a runway. I thought it was totally worth a few extra dollars. Its only been one day, but I still can't get over how different she looks. We haven't washed it yet, so it still has the 'style' the stylist put in it. She used a round brush and blowdryer. I don't see us doing that everyday, so I hope it still looks cute tomorrow. Couldn't figure out how to change the order of these pictures, so the after is first. Oh well.... you get the idea. Gotta go get her from school....

Tinkerbell Party

Macie's Granny gave her the new Tinkerbell movie for Halloween. John was out of town this weekend, so we decided to have a Tinerbell party. Macie invited her friends Kaleigh, Hunter and Jordan. They all wore their PJs and we made sugar cookies and rice krispie treats and ate popcorn. They watched about 15 minutes of the movie and then went to play upstairs. Ha! But, they had a good time. Maybe it had something to do with all the sugar they consumed beforhand.... After they left and I put Maris to bed, Macie and I finished the movie. Fun girly night!