Drae's Dream Team

We came back in the middle of the week from Arizona so that we could be at the Great Strides, Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser. We went last year but it was right after Drae was diagnosed so we really weren't prepared. I think there was only 7 or 8 of us. This year on the other hand was incredible! We were Drae's Dream Team and we had over 100 walkers! We were the biggest team there for sure. It was all because of Suzie and Daniel. Drae is so lucky to have such amazing parents and so many people that love her! It was hard not to be emotional. We love you Drae!

We even had a team mascot.

Eating breakfast before the walk started.

So happy to have her picture taken.

This year was such an amazing experience. Thanks to everyone we came to support Drae and to help find a cure!

Arizona

Just 6 days after we got home from Newport we headed off to Arizona. Rob had to go and work down there so we decided to tag a long. I have to be honest I was not excited to leave again because my morning sickness was really starting to set in. I got on medication right before we left but that made me a zombie so I was not any fun this trip. At least the kids had a blast with their cousins and when can you be in your swim suit at the beginning of May in Utah, NEVER! We had to take advantage so everyone came to Mimi's and did the slip n slide and rocket.

It is so much fun being able to fill the whole table up for lunch with cousins. They are so lucky to have each other.

Camree's birthday was just a couple of days before we left so we decided to have a birthday party down in Arizona with all of her cousins. She was so excited!

First Mimi played games with everyone and balloons.

Kyson concentrating on keeping his balloon in between his legs.

They also played pin the nose on Camree. Thanks Mimi for the fun game Camree and the other kids loved it. Such a fun idea!

All Camree really wanted to do at her party was swim! Aunt Auburn was nice enough to volunteer to have the party at their house. They have the perfect pool for kids!

Swimming with Mimi and Claire.

After that we had pizza on the lawn for lunch.

Then it was time for presents.

And last but not least it was time for cupcakes and birthday candles. Don't you love the shades.

Thanks to Auburn we had these cute cupcakes. I am telling you I really was not much help at this point in my pregnancy so everyone stepped up and helped pull off this cute party for CC. Thank you everyone for helping! You know who you are.

I had to put this picture in here. It was so funny while we were lighting her candles some of the wax fell on her foot and burned her. I think it scared her more than it hurt. I sound like a mean Mom but Camree can be so dramatic and I think it is hilarious that we caught this moment in a picture!
I love that sad little face!

It didn't take long for her to be all smiles again.

The kids had such a fun time together. Thanks everyone for putting the party together and pretty much pulling it off with not much help from me. Camree loved it and talked about it forever! Kyson is convinced that he needs a party in Arizona with his cousins now too.

The last day before we left Mimi took the kids for some special time with just her. They went to lunch and a movie. The kids loved it and it was a nice break for me. Even though I was either always sick or sleeping we had a great time in Arizona and I am so glad we went!

Newport

Back in April we were able to go to Newport with my family. We got there on Friday and right away we had to go and check out the resort.

Our first day we spent getting settled buying groceries, etc. That night we went and ate at Ruby's, an old fashioned burger and shake joint.

After that we couldn't stay away from the beach any longer. Even though it was getting dark we had to go and check it out. Camree went back to the car with Neema because she was too cold. We forgot how chilly it could be in April.

Sunday we went to church right next to the Newport Temple.

The kids loved these flowers.

The sun was too bright for Camree so she had to wear Daddy's glasses.

That night the girlies wanted to take a bath in the giant tub. They had so much fun splashing and playing.

By Monday we were ready to swim!

The kids had to swim with Dad because I thought it was way too cold!

Drae and Camree loved playing in the kiddie pool.

Later we went to Huntington Beach for dinner and a walk down the pier.

The sister's and Mom. Breanne and Chris couldn't come we missed them.

The Girls

The boys

We saw this seal and Kyson was obsessed with trying to figure out if it was dead or not. It wouldn't swim it was just sitting there floating. I had to put this picture in for him for the book.

I love this picture of my two handsome men!

Tuesday we were off to Disneyland! First thing we saw when we got there was Goofy. The kids were so excited.
Kyson loved the Buzz Lightyear ride.

Camree, the chicken, even liked it too.

All of us with our glasses on for the Micheal Jackson tribute.

Kyson was so funny he kept trying to touch anything that seemed like it was right in front of your face. He liked it so much he wanted to watch the movie again.

All Camree wanted to do was find a princess. We waited in line for an hour! When we got to the front of the line Rob told Camree we had to wait another hour and she said,"That's ok I'll wait all night if I have to!" First was Belle.

Ariel

Their favorite princess was Tiana.

Kyson with Mikelle on It's a Small World. This was one of their favorite rides. An oldie but a goodie.

The kids couldn't wait to give Minnie a hug!

Next was Mickey.

Kyson loved the Tarzan tree house.

We had such a fun time at Disneyland. The kids loved it! It was the perfect time of year to go the longest we had to wait in line for a ride was 30 minutes and it was only on Neemo. Everything else was 10 minutes or less.

After a busy day at Disneyland we were ready to relax and play on the beach. The first thing Kyson did was chase after the seagulls.

Of course Camree followed her brother.

Camree was a little afraid of the moving water. She would go up to the ocean but as soon as a wave would come she would come running back to the beach.

Kyson loved popping the bubbles in the seaweed.

Kyson doing a "sand" angel.

The kids with Drae.

Camree with her Daddy. She is such a Daddy's girl right now.

That night the boys got some steak and we had a BBQ back at the resort.

Thursday was our last full day there so we decided to head to the pool

Kyson helping Drae walk with Neema.

This was the view off of our balcony. I loved to eat breakfast out there every morning and take it all in.

One last picture before we headed off for dinner. That night we ate at the Rusty Pelican that was right on the harbor. It was the perfect way to spend our last night in Newport. Yummy seafood with a great view!

We decided to split up the drive and stay Friday night in Vegas. We stopped at Buffalo Bills to ride the roller coaster. I couldn't go since I was prego so my Mom decided to stay with me and help me watch the kids. Stopping in Vegas was so nice, it made the drive not so bad and as a bonus we got to do some more shopping! Thanks Mom and Dad for the awesome vacation!