Happiest Place on Earth

Yummy!

There is nothing like it- Disneyland. Honestly- you walk through those gates and feel as if you are five. I love walking under those bricked archways and entering into a world of excitement and wonderment. Steve said it best.... Disney really knows how to pleasure all 5 of your senses.

Walking through the gates- a little overwhelming....But Olivia was so taking over the scooter next to her.

Listening to music

This man through the beads and they landed exactly around Olivia's neck--- she was not very happy about the abruptness of it all- but enjoyed the music and the beads!

It's true. You can smell the most delicious smells- churros, popcorn, meat, you name it. You can taste
the most delicious foods aforementioned. Obviously the sense of touch is there because you can feel and touch and explore everything there. You can hear so many wonderful sounds- a choo choo train "You're attention please...", musicians on main street USA, "It's a small world" and all the other great songs, Horses, birds chirping, children laughing (and let's be honest- crying), and so many other wonderful sounds. And you can see---- Oh how much you can see!! I LOVE IT!!

We loved the goats... there were so many of them and they were so friendly...who knew?

This experience was slightly different. I know Olivia won't remember a thing about this trip, but regardless- she had fun too! Sure she had her moments- she is one after all, but it was so fun to watch those big eyes widen even more. She loved It's a small world and many other rides. Pirates was very relaxing for her and I know she enjoyed it. Heck, since she doesn't really get scared yet- she loved the Haunted Mansion as well. Mostly I think she just liked watching all the people and spending time with grandparents and Uncle cam! Something about Uncle cam the last day and half of this trip was just special. She loved him- he was her favorite. Of course- Grandpa is always a favorite as well. I have to say- the three men that were there with us----they are really special to me. Really special.

I love this picture of the two of them!

Her and Grandpa after they went into Playhouse Disney....When I asked my dad why all the other little kids didn't have "treasures" around their necks he responded with "Because they don't have Grandpa's with them!"

 And of course- we LOVE Grandma as well... she's the best!

As always, I didn't take a lot of pictures because I was too busy having fun. It was interesting- when olivia would go to sleep at night and my dad went to watch her for us.....I felt 5. Before I felt like a mom, at night- I felt like a child.

But there was something so refreshing at being a mom as well. In the middle of the first day I went to get Olivia to take a nap. We had the perfect spot and I didn't even feel left out because the others were going on rides. It was peaceful, perfect, and completely fine by me to be there for my little bean. It was a whole new experience for me even though I've been there countless times.

Sleeping Beauty- in her element! 

Now I can't look forward to the years ahead that I know will be filled with a million memories and happy moments for little bean and future little beans!

Better Late than Never- Utah Trip in Oct.

So over a month ago, while Steve was living the dream by riding his bike across the country of Costa Rica, Olivia and I went to visit family in Utah. We were there for 11 days and it flew by so quickly. Here is a quick recap.

We spent a lot of time With Grandma Tracey. We love Grandma Tracey. We went to look at shops and ate yummy food. We played and talked lots and lots. I love watching her interact with Olivia. I love spending time with my mommy. We went to see the Witches at Gardner village which was fun!

 

We went to Cafe Rio with Aunt Megan (Steve's sister) and boy did we enjoy that salad. And by we, I mean me. But Olivia loved Aunt Megan and her cute little doggie Sadie. She loves doggies, and kitties too! (It's so cute to watch her with pets. She would go in search of the kitty at my parent's house and get so excited when she would find her.) 

Smiling at Aunt Megan

Heaven.

 

 We went out to Lunch on Halloween with friends from Highschool. Thanks for taking the initiative Megan and making this lunch happen. We had a great time! I didn't get a picture of the whole group, could someone please email me that picture? But Olivia and Megan got to meet. It was only fair, since Megan had been dreaming of meeting Olivia ;) They instantly took to one another. 

I took Olivia Trick or Treating with some of her cousins. We only went to a few houses but I wanted to say that she had done it! She looked so cute as a monarch butterfly. So so stinkin' adorable! And I was so original and wore a witch's hat and called it good! Yes, I'm one of those parents. 

Grandpa and the grandkids

I went to visit my good friend Betsy whom I talked about in Yesterday's post. It was so so so wonderful to see her. She moved into a home and it's so gorgeous and filled with her personality.

My sister in law Brittany invited us to go the Children's museum and it was so cute. Olivia had fun and I had fun watching her!

Sailing in her Boat

On the truck

beep beep!

Olivia spent a lot of time with Grandpa. These two really love each other. We video chat with him almost everyday and she gets excited every time she hears the ringing on the computer. She loves her Grandpa.

We did so much while we were there but this was just a brief snippet of our fun vacay to Utah. We miss you guys!!

Pura Vida!

Are we all jealous that Steve went sport fishing in Costa Rica and Panama? Humid air, surrounded by incredibly deep blue water and perfectly luscious looking GREEEN mountains! Yes...jealous. However, I get sea sick really easily so being on a boat 24/7 does not make me jealous one bit.

He had a blast with his Pop and Dad, unfortunately the fish were not biting. Fishing is a tricky thing and there is no real way to make sure that the fish will be there. Schools of fish are there one day and gone the next. Tricky little fishies.

One of the 3 fish Steve caught. This is a Dorado. 

Bunch of Goofballs

They started out in Los Suenos, Costa Rica. Next onto Golfido, Costa Rica (Banana Bay). Then onto Panama where they fished at the famous Hannibal Banks...famous for all the great fish (once again....stupid fish). Then they made their way back to Costa Rica! PURA VIDA!

They were on a 54 foot yacht sport fisher Viking. Beautiful boat. The captain made their meals for them. Sounds like a rough life right?

When they were getting too hot they would sit on this nice couch and Air-conditioning would blow right on them! 

Obviously they had a great time and he can't wait to go back and do it again!

Happiness is...

Warning: Long Post and Picture overload! :)

Happiness is... Vacation.

Happiness is...Spending time with the people you love the most.

Yes, Our little vacay to Utah was so refreshing. Steve only got to come for the weekend because he had to get back to work and the Bean and I stayed for a whole week and guess what....we get to go back so SOON! YAY!

It was so wonderful spending time with family. Most of the time Steve and I do just fine living away from family. Because we have each other. Because we have little Olivia. Like I said, most days we do just fine. Then there are those days when you just ache to be with family. Days when you want to show off your baby to the ones you love. You want Grandma and Grandpa to hold their little cutie pie and shower her with love and kisses.

However, being away from Family and friends makes those moments when we are together seem so much sweeter. It's a bigger occasion. A big Event. Seriously it is so wonderful.

Happiness is watching Grandpa love on his little granddaughter. Always wanting to hold her, try to make her giggle and smile, and telling her how round her face is and how chubby she is!

Happiness is spending all the time I can get with these great people. Seriously, I have the best parents in the world.

Happiness is watching her Nona suck in the afternoon by never wanting to let Little Livvy go. It is hilarious because once Nona has the baby you may never get her back. She loves her Nona and obviously Nona loves her.

Happiness is meeting Great Grandparents for the first time!

Happiness is getting the most adorable outfits for little bug. Thanks Mom!

Happiness is matching hats!

Happiness is watching Spring happen all over again. Since spring came and went a while bag here it was nice to get to see the trees bloomin again.

Happiness is going on spring walks with the hubs, the babe, and mi mama!

Happiness is watching Uncle Cam meet his little niece and watching them fall in love. Uncle Cam could get her to giggle and smile lots and lots. "She is so cute I could dip her in chocolate and just eat her." Yes Cam, she is delicious isn't she?

Happiness is introducing her to the Piano!

Happiness is seeing this sister of mine. Oh how I miss her. She is the most amazing person and I love her so much. Her husband and kids are pretty neat too! :)

Happiness is meeting cousins and aunts and uncles. And watching the cousins smother the baby with attention.

Happiness is spring bbqs outside with the fam.

Happiness is playing soccer at said bbq.

Happiness is lazy vacation mornings. Although I'm not sure we can call them lazy if they started before 7. haha.

Happiness is seeing Aunt Whitney again (even though livvy beans was ornery pants) and meeting Uncle Alex for the first time! Oh what wonderful friends.

Happiness is trying Rice Cereal for the first time....or maybe it's not so happy.

Happiness is NEW toys.

Happiness is meeting Aunt Kelaylay. Oh how we love that girl. Loved Catching up with her, as always.

Happiness is 2 great grandmas in the same room!

Happiness is meeting a new friend. This picture is terrible of me, Olivia isn't interested. Aftynn is only interested in Olivias head and Addie looks perfect. What a fun night!

And you want to know what part was the happiest? After being a part from hubs and daddy....

Happiness is coming home to the best husband and daddy in the whole world.