We Are Warriors

Today Scott, myself, Traci and Tim took part in the 2011 Warrior Dash out in Florence. I will say we had a blast. The people watching was crazy enterntaining. Lots of uniquely dressed people, and men in speedos, or thongs covered in spikes...really did they think they looked good walking out of the house this morning? It was a 3.4 mile run (walk:-)) with 12 different obstacles, such as climbing over cars, cargo nets, climbing down a rope wall, up and over a rope wall, and climbing over hay bails. Oh need I forget the jumping over fire and army crawling through a mud pit! I am very proud of us, we made it through everything and had a great time doing it. Here are some photos of our day.

Ah look how nice and clean we are. If you look closely you can see Sione from Biggest Loser in the background.
Here is the cargo net wall we had to climb and go over and then back down.

Here is are the hay bails that we had to climb up and go over. The going up wasn't too bad but coming down was all tore up so it was a little harder.

I must say the following pictures are of just Traci and I because Scott and Tim finished the race just a little bit before us and were able to come take some great photos of us playing in the mud.

Here we are going into the mud pit. I was trying to go in gracefully but then it got really deep as you can see Traci has already sunk in.

Here wer are army crawling our way through...we can do it!

This picture is classic because I am telling Traci she can get up and she says she can't because our shirts had stretched out so far that hers was no longer covering her chest. So funny. Gotta love to "Ohhh" expression on my face.

We made it out, covered in mud! Next we went to get hosed of by fire hoses that practically knocked us over because of how powerful they were. It only helped the surface mud, not all the mud tucked away:)

Traci and Tim after the race. We really did have a great time.

Scott and myself after the race. Scott looked too clean so Traci and I helped him out and added a little more mud on him...hehe.

He didn't need any help with is shoes, you can see how muddy they are. Traci and I donated our muddy shoes to a charity collecting them on the way out. Great idea in theory until I had to walk through a rocky parking lot barefoot. I cannot wait for Warrior Dash 2012!! Follow this website if you want to see more Warrior Dashhttp://www.warriordash.com/register2011_arizona.php

Surprise!!! We are going to Disneyland!!!

We told the kids a little bit of a lie, we said we were going to San Diego. Kylee has always wanted to be that little girl in the commercials that gets a surprise trip to Disneyland, so we had to comply. Right before we picked the kids up from school the day we were leaving, we set up the house with a scavenger hunt. Scott and I tied ribbon going from the front door, winding up the staircase, through the loft, master bedroom, out onto the upstairs patio and over, then through the dining room door and into the living room. Scott made cute little notes for them to read along the way. Here we go...

Here are the pictures we took of the scavenger hunt as we set it up.

We made a little package for each of them to open with a mickey mouse and a Disneyland t-shirt. They were the prize at the end of the scavenger hunt.

Once we pulled in the garage the kids saw the note on the door and seemed pretty excited to see what was going on.

Up the staircase...

They just saw the ribbon go down over the banister and figured out they needed to go back inside and downstairs then outside to find out where to go next.

Finally they found their way into the living room and got their prizes.

Kylee was so excited! At first they didn't realize we were going that day, they still thought we were going to San Diego. This picture was taken when I told her we were going right then.

Mickey and Nathan ready to go.

Mickey and Kylee ready to go.

Our surprise was a success, they had no idea!!

Huntington Beach the first stop on our adventure.

Our first day in Anaheim we went to Huntington Beach to relax and enjoy the beautiful ocean. The ocean is one of our favorite places to be.

Sarah and Kylee loaded up and ready to go swimming.

Catie and Nathan. I can't believe she was able to carry him around so much. He was in heaven. Such a cutie picture of Kylee. It was in the low 60's I was shocked they all got in the water to swim. Crazy!

Nathan pointing out all the sea shells.

He loved collecting the shells, mom and I had our hands full.

Kylee and Catie

Ah such a hottie.

Our little family.

Our traditional self portrait. Love the ocean in the background.

Me and Sarah.

Sarah Kylee and Catie doing cartwheels. They had a ton of fun.

Jace playing football with Uncle Scott.

I love this picture. Not only does Scott look great;) he also looks super happy. This is right before the kids kicked the parents hind ends at a game of football.

Medieval Times Dinner and Show

We all went out to a great dinner at Medieval Times Dinner Theater. The kids loved watching the horses and the knights, I loved watching their faces light up. Dinner was actually really good too.

Everyone waiting in line to get inside. Such a great picture. Kylee and Nathan with the knights stick thingies

Scott and I inside the castle.

Scott really wanted a beer, $25!! Oh my gosh.

Kiddos wearing their green crowns and ready to go into the show.

Angie, Jim, Scott and me at the dinner table.

A picture of the show.

All the kiddos waiting for dinner to come.

I loved seeing Scott eating his dinner with his hand, they don't give you any silverware. If you know Scott you know this is not his style.

Me and Grandma

Our Family Visit to Disneyland and California Adventure

Our first day in Disneyland was fantastic. We went on Sunday and there were very few lines so we were able to ride all the main rides a few times and hit up a couple of smaller ones too. We actually went to both Disneyland and California Adventure each day we were there. I know I have posted a ton of pictures, but the trip was so great I couldn't decide which ones to post. At least I didn't put all 400 pics I took on here:). Please enjoy a picture journal of our trip...

Here we all are waiting at the gates while Scott and Jim run to lock up our lunches.

Here is Kylee and Nathan waiting for the gates to open for the day. Little did we know then that we had the magical morning pass and would be walking right it. This allowed us to ride a Space Mountain a few times and Buzz. The boys set off right at 8am to get fast passes, oh and sneak a ride on Indiana Jones. Walking into the park. This scene was so different the next day when the entire street was crowded with people.

While everyone else rode Space Mountain Nathan, Grandma and I went on Buzz. He loved it!

In front of Cinderella's Castle.

Jace and Kylee while we waited for Soaring over California.

I liked this picture of the three of us, we wish Tiffy was there to share it.

In California Adventure, Hollywood.

Our first character picture was with Sully.

Goofy was up next and we got his autograph as the first one in our books.

Off to Bugs Life. Of course Kylee had to stick her finger in the things nose...We really liked "It's Tough To Be A Bug" especially the bugs crawling on our backs.

We climbed through Tarzan's Tree house and Nathan was swinging on the rope swing.

The Fairy Godmother.

Uncle Jim took one for the team and went on the teacups with all the kiddos. Nathan was leaned back with his head bobbing most of the time, I was sure he was sick. Nope he just loved it.

Oh my gosh, this was probably the character we liked the most. The Queen of Hearts have Jace such a hard time. She was cracking us up. She wouldn't sign his autograph book until he kissed her hand, which he of course didn't want to do. Finally he kissed his hand and touched her hand. So cute.

Lilo and Stitch.Scott and the kids waiting in line for It's a Small World.

Aunt Angie and Uncle Jim, such a great picture of them!

Kylee heading into It's a Small World.

Scott and I enjoying a relaxing ride.

After a long day and running back to the hotel for a great dinner prepared by Angie and Jim we waited for the World of Color show to begin. The kids kept getting lower and lower to the ground. Nathan was toast and this point but hung in there. The show was truly incredible.

Catie and Nathan were buddies. She would give him piggy back rides and her and Sarah really helped out with him. Thank you Sarah and Catie!!

While the family was riding big kid rides Grandma and I took Nathan to Toon Town and locked him up int he Dog Pound.

We got to visit Toon Town City Hall.

Nathan driving Goofy's boat.

A nice couple took a picture of all of us in Goofy's house.

Grandma and Nathan heading up to Chip and Dale's tree house.

Alice from Alice in Wonderland

Getting ready to let Kylee take my life in her hands. We went on Autopia and Kylee got to drive.

Daddy taking video of us driving.

Daddy was driven around by Nathan, he did pretty good!

We brought our lunch in each day and went to the picnic area right outside Disneyland. It was so nice because it was quiet and garden like. This is a great picture of the kiddos having a blast.

Chip and Dale

Challenge Trail. There were a ton of these rope trails. I was impressed with Nathan he wasn't too scared of the heights.

I had to include this picture because of Nathan. Each child put their hand on this thing from Brother Bear and were told what kind of animal they were. Well Nathan always says he is a monkey and then this thing says he is a bear, so now he goes around saying he is now a bear. It is really cute.

Green Army Men by Toy Story Mania

At 12am on the second night there we were on Indiana Jones and it broke down as we were right under the stone rolling toward us. We were tuck for about 15 minutes. It was actually pretty fun seeing the behind the scenes stuff. Mom had a different adventure waiting for all of us with Nathan, poor thing.

The third day there we all got our pictures taken in front of the mouse, classic.

The last day there we went on Thundermountain while Nathan and Grandma went to the Tiki Room. Here are a few of the kiddos goofing off.

Arr matey...

Our final picture of a great trip had by all. The best part is we convinced Scott that we need to do this again!! Two year and we are all going back, I cannot wait!!!