Disneyland

Okay, last September post! Whew!

During our CA trip, we went to Disneyland.

Here's what I learned:

In our family, kids between the ages of 2 years and 6 years old will NOT be allowed to go to Disneyland.

We took Camden to Disneyland when he was about 20 or so months and it was a breeze! He was so good, slept in the stroller when he was tired, and seemed to enjoy the day. Maybe because he didn't really understand what was going on.

This time... not so much.

He was a total crab monster and we had quite a few melt downs that day. He could not understand the concept of waiting in line. Two and half year olds are just not patient. Who knew??

So Jason and I decided to make it a household rule that children will only be allowed to go to Disneyland after they are six. Although I'm sure six year olds still have melt downs now and then.

Most of these pictures are on FB, but in case you didn't see them, here they are.



First ride of the day. (Still happy)



Captain EO. Still as good as it was in 1993.

First trip to Disneyland together

The only "character" we got to see that day. Camden didn't care though, he was still pretty excited about this one

Okay. Now on to October!

Mormon Battalion Museum

In San Diego we went to the Mormon Battalion Museum.

I would definitely reccomend it if you're there...

They had lots of fun things for Camden to do outside.

Like a water pump and a place to pan for gold.

Camden found two gold nuggets!!

Although, I don't think he cared to much. He just liked playing in the rocks and water.

Camden's gonna be rich!

 During the tour you move from room to room and watch a video. Each room is decorated different. One is decorated to look like a camp site with a tent and a fire and lots of trees. Then you move to a general store. Inside the general store they ask for a volunteer to dress like the soldiers in the battalion did. Guess who got to be the volunteer?

Hat, water canteen, the backpack is on his left (too big to wear), bullets, gun, and a cracker



Mission Beach, CA

Okay, so where did I leave off?

The reception. Right.

The end of September we went to San Diego for a week and stayed at a beach house with my parents, my aunt and uncle and my sister. She got to leave her kiddos at home with her hubster. LUCKY!

I brought Camden.

And I guess that's pretty lucky too.

Camden LOVED the beach, although we were attacked by kelp flies the whole time. Millions and millions and millions of them. And I wish I was exaggerating. It was totally gross.

But, camden didn't seem to mind too much.

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We Got Our Reception On

Today is December 1st.

That means....

It's time to do September blogging.

And what might you ask happened in Septmeber?

Our reception of course.

Fun night.

I'll recap with pictures.



One September post down.

Two to go.

Happy December!!

Strawberry Daquiries

Let's go back a few months.

August to be exact.

We had planned to get married on August 23rd, so we booked our honeymoon for August 24th.

Since we decide to elope in July, we had to wait about six weeks to go on our honeymoon.

My parents took Camden home with them to Thatcher for the week.

The night before we left, I was feeling pretty guilty for leaving him to go on vacation.

If you're a mom, you will understand.

Jason didn't so much.

Our flight to Miami left at like 6:30 a.m.or something, but we told Jason's mom the wrong time to pick us up.

(The flight left 15 min earlier than we thought)

Then, her alarm didn't go off.

She picked us up and we had like 40 min before the departure time. Yikes!

We were already in a little "tiff" and anyone who knows me knows I HATE to be late, so that was just fuel to the fire.

Poor Becky, she could definitely feel the tension.

That was a really long drive to the airport.

We got to the airport. talked to the ticket agent who gave us the stink eye when we told her what flight we were on. By the way, don't you hate when the agents make you feel like you're asking them to donate their kidney when you ask them to do ANYTHING??

Ok, I digress.

So... we get through security pretty fast. (Thank goodness it was a Wednesday morning)

We are just about at the gate and Jason realizes he forgot his phone back at security.

Wow.

I ran to the gate and told the gate agent that Jason was right behind me. Another stink eye. Of course.

But, we made it. Barely.

The first day we spent at the resort beach, snorkling and laying out.

The resort we stayed at was all inclusive. Free food and drinks.

Which meant, FREE strawberry daquiries. All day.

We started keeping count and by the time we left we averaged 4 a day each.

They were THAT good.

 The second day we took a taxi to Coki Beach.

We went snorkling there too. I had never been snorkling before and I was such a baby about it at first.
Jason thought I was ridiculous.

Which I was.

I would scream every time a fish came near me.

But don't worry,

I got better.

Unless Jason said he saw a jellyfish, then I was out of the water in about five seconds.

Adrienne understands....

Coki Beach

This is right outside the resort lobby

Iguanas roam wild everywhere...

And clearly are very comfortable around people

At the resort's private beach

Our room's balcony

 The third day we were both pretty sunburned so we stayed in the shade most of the day.

It was one of the best weeks of my life.

Maybe because I was in St. Thomas and it's hard to go wrong there.

But it was probably because of the company.

Utah, As Promised

Now, if you followed my 'Mommy' blog, then you've probably already heard this, but for any new-comers, this is for you.

Back in August (August, really?? I'm that far behind?!) we went to Utah for my cousin, Collin's wedding.

Friday night was their rehearsal dinner in Salt Lake.

We had fun taking pictures around temple square.

Since the wedding wasn't until Saturday afternoon, we drove up to Park City with my parents and shopped at the outlet mall and did some fun things at the Olympic Park.

You know Jason, the ride hasn't started yet. You don't need to make the face.

It was a fun weekend with my family and fun to get away for a few days.

Plus, I got to do my cousin's wedding video which was a bonus!

You can see it here.

We stopped in Vegas on the way home and hung out with Jason's brother Brian and his cute family for a few hours. They have a new baby. I of course, smelled her neck. Brian thought it was weird. What can I say? It's my thing.

Utah: check

Still to go: Honeymoon and Reception

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Wednesays

It's been a while since I've blogged, and I'd probably blog more, but to be honest my pictures take so dang long to upload and let's face it, I just don't have the patience. The past two months have been busy ones; with a Utah wedding, our honeymoon, our wedding reception, two wedding videos, and a trip to San Diego. October is going to be a busy month as well it seems. I'm judging every weekend this month (Saturday AND Sunday).  Plus, I start my new job this week, which I'm excited about. Ill be dental assisting on Wednesdays.

Camden goes with his dad on Wednesdays, so I'm left home alone, which I hate. Don't get me wrong, it's totally great, for about 3 hours. But once I'm done with my errands, housework, and anything else I need to get done, I'm left feeling pretty anxious. Whenever Camden is not with me, I feel so out of control. Yes, I know this is the path I chose. It has been hard dealing with an ex-spouse and juggling Camden back and forth. But it was so much harder before and I know that this is a better life. Easier is some ways, harder in others, but definitely better. I worry about Camden pretty much ALL the time. I worry about my choices and how they are effecting him now and how they will effect him later in life. Will he resent me? Will he resent Jason? Will he have emotional instability or behavioral problems because he comes from a "broken home"? Will he be mad at me for choosing to divorce his father? Camden is my responsibility. He is a precious gift from Heavenly Father, who has chosen ME to care for him in his earthly life. Am I selfish for choosing my happiness over his? I know that getting a divorce was the right decision. A still small whispered it to me. And I look back at my life since I made that choice and yes it has been difficult, but I can't deny the amazing blessings I have received. I am sure that my father in heaven would not bless me with such wonderful things if I was doing things contrary to His will. This is the right path. But that doesn't mean I don't feel selfish sometimes. It doesn't mean that I don't worry about Camden's future. But, I have to stop and remind myself: If I am doing what I'm supposed to be doing, I have to have faith that He will take care of Camden. I have to. It's the only way I can keep myself sane.

I am grateful for the hard experiences I've had in my life. They have humbled me. I have learned from them. I have grown from them. And because of the things I went through in my first marriage, I am exponentially more grateful for Jason and the amazing person and husband and father he is. Little things I may have taken for granted had I not been previously married are things that I appreciate more than anything. He is great. Life is great.

Since I no longer have Wednesdays "off", I guess I can no longer save my housework and errands until then. I have a long list of things to get done today so I'm gonna get to it.  Utah, Honeymoon, reception, and California pictures to come! Wow, I have A LOT of catching up to do!!