First day of 1st Grade and Disneyland

We took a quick vacation down to Disneyland this past weekend! We wanted to have one trip before school started. We stayed at a FABULOUS hotel that was recommended to me by sister n law Angie. It was a 2 bedroom/2 bath with a full kitchen and dining area and family room. It was absolutely perfect. We could put the kids down and still be able to keep the lights on and watch tv! If anyone ever takes a trip to Disneyland and wants info on this Residence Inn let me know. Super affordable and very nice!

During this trip we discovered that Madison and Ashley LOVE the big roller coasters. They went on everything that Joe and I could go on. I'm talking the super fast Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, California Screamin, Tower of Terror, to name a few! Joe and I would take turns staying with Tori and then "Baby Swap" or "Rider Switch" and then the girls got to go on all the rides twice! When you ask for a baby swap pass you can go to the front of the line. So awesome!

Today Madison started First Grade! She was so excited to start school again and loves that she can just walk across the street and be at her school.

This was taken in our driveway! You can see Madison's school in the foggy background!
I was so happy Joe could arrange his schedule so he could be there on Madison's first day of school! He missed her first day of Kindergarten and he has regretted it ever since!
I love that my husband is one sensitive guy when it comes to his little girls. They are growing up way too fast for him!
Madison and Ashley on the Matterhorn.
Tori loved riding on the carousel!

I love, love, love dressing my girls in the same outfits. It definitely helps that Tori can wear a 2t. That makes finding matching outfits easy!

Happy 74th Birthday DAD!

My DAD just celebrated his 74th birthday yesterday (August, 11th), but hardly looks his age. He is such a great Dad and fabulous Grandpa. He is always watching my girls and taking them for walks so they can find flowers, rocks and lizards. Now that we have moved up to Santa Ynez Valley we have really enjoyed living so close to my parents. My girls are always asking if they can go to Grandma and Grandpa's house.

My Dad is holding Kenzie, (my twin brother's little girl) and my daughter Ashley! This picture was taken at a Restaurant in Santa Barbara called the Elephant Bar. We chose this place because when my family gets together there is always at least 20 people and we knew we could rent out the back room and all sit together. So much fun! Wish I had gotten a picture with all the FAMILY!

Living Room Camping Fun

Thought we would set up our tent in our EMPTY living room before it was filled with furniture. The girls have absolutely loved sleeping in there each night! I saw this idea on my friend Kendra's blog!!!