Disneyland!

A few months before David graduated we mentioned to Luke that as soon as daddy got a job we'd go on a vacation to Disney land. L was so excited and had so many questions about how we'd get there, and what kinds of things you can do there. We explained to him that it could take a while because we needed to save up lots of money before we could go. So, he became quite an entrepreneur and gathered and saved as much money as he possibly could. He actually earned about $50 between doing chores, finding coins just about everywhere, and getting handouts because he's cute from grandparents. We had been planning to go to David's sister's wedding up at Lake Tahoe, CA and to get there we'd have to drive through San Bernardino (about 45 min from Anaheim). David's parents asked if we were planning to go to Disneyland since it would be so close and we told them we'd love too, but since David doesn't have a job yet we didn't feel like we could justify spending the money for it. They called us back a little while later and told us that they would like to pay for 1 day at Disney land . . . we were shocked and while part of us felt like it was just too much to accept, we just couldn't say no!

Since we would only be there for one day we planned and mapped out our day very precisely. We decided beforehand everything we wanted to ride and do and charted a little course to follow. The day was perfect! We got there at 8am right when the gates opened and the boys were able to meet several of their favorite characters right away (Donald is their favorite). We went on several rides the first hour and then the lines got fairly long, but at the end of the day we had done everything we had planned and a couple of things twice. We stayed for the fireworks at night and left the park at 10:30pm. If we could only be there for one day we wanted to make the most of it! The boys were amazing and had the time of their lives! If you ask them their favorite things they'll say, 'meeting Donald, the Dumbo ride, Autopia, and eating popcorn.'

We can't wait to save up and go for a week!

Swimming Lessons

A little over 2 weeks ago the boys liked to swim, but were very timid in the water. Luke especially was very scared to put his head under the water . . . to the point that he told me he never wanted to be baptized and washing his hair at bath time has always been a chore. So, when they were getting ready to start swim lessons we promised them each a new toy car if they did what the teacher asked and had a good attitude. They both did amazingly! Luke is just about an independent swimmer and completely comfortable putting his head under the water. Seth thinks he can swim (which is a little scary) and loves to jump off the side of the pool. He kicks his arms and legs really well too! We're so proud of these boys.

Seth does not like having to put on 'sum-scweam'