California Dreamin'

The start of all the fun!!





So on Monday we went to the beach. It was a little windy but everyone managed to get sunburned except me. It's taken 2 1/2 years but I've learned my lesson. Remicade+Me+Sun=really bad. Don't get me wrong..I still go sunbathing...but I've learned I need to use lots of sunscreen and tan gradually. The kids went boogy boarding and and saw seals and dolphins.

Look closely...a seal!

On Wednesday we went to Kembly's pool...thanks Kembly! The kids had a great time. They love to make up strange games and having Uncle Michael and Henry there made the games even more fun!

Disneyland!

On the tram into Disneyland!






Cullan & Nelson in their respective 'Letters'

Lauren & Ally- They called it 'Mormon night' at Disneyland(anyone remember when they used to have that?) The first person they saw when they got out of the car was their seminary teacher from highschool! Then we all randomly saw so many people from Utah it was scarey. Ally said " This is the most modest Disneyland I have ever seen!"

I hung with the little guys. I think we went on every possible ride we wanted to. The longest line we waited in was 20 minutes. This was the least crowded I have EVER seen Disneyland I think!

Another day in the sun! On Friday the kids wanted to go back to Disneyland but I was all Goofyed out so Michael so willingly took them. Cullan wanted to stay with me; so Laura, Parker, Cullan and I went shopping, visited Brandi and then laid out in the sun.

I love this picture of Parker. He would have slept outside at night if Laura had let him. He never wanted to be inside.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Yep I celebrated my
Birthday in Cali. One year older...not any wiser. Ron sent a card to my parents house since he couldn't be with us. Cute! It is also my nephew Adam's Birthday too! We had a big party together.



Nelson got me my favorite treat! Creme Horns!

Isabella

The trip home on Sunday was LONG!


Cullan got sick and we stopped twice on the side of the road because he thought he was going to lose it. I think he might have just been car sick. I know I was sick of the car!!!

It's always nice to get home safe and sound. Everytime I vow I will not make that drive again...next time I'm flying.

Loving the weather!

We are in the land of orange groves and sunny skies! Yesterday morning when I went running(in Utah) it was 32 degrees and snowing; this morning it was 73! I was boiling!

We had quite a car full as we drove here to Ca yesterday. Lauren brought her friend Aly and Laura & Parker came with us also.

The first thing I love to do when we get off the freeway in Riverside is roll down my window and smell the Orange groves. It's actually a mixture of oranges and the beach. At least in my head it is.

We are spending the week here for Spring Break. We'll let you know all the exciting things we enjoy! Most especially the warm weather!

Grandpa Nielsen

Ron's Grandpa Nielsen passed away 2 weeks ago.

We miss him but we are glad he was finally able to pass from this life and be reunited with his wife. He would have been 95 on April 11th. He had 46 grandchildren, 109 great-grandchildren and 1 great, great-grandson. He had an awesome memory and I can't believe that out of 109 great-grandchildren he could remember my children's names. He encouraged my children to prepare to go on a mission everytime he saw them.

Ron with his Grandpa

Lauren and I with some cousins. I love being with Ron's family. They are so fun. It was a big family reunion at the funeral. The Relief Society that prepared the meal after the funeral said that this was the biggest group, by far, that they had ever had.

The Pallbearers.

What a good looking family. Grandpa Nielsen had good genes!

Nelson & Cullan in front of the hearse.

Nelson