Sunday, June 21, 2009

Family Vacation 2009 Part 1

So are you prepared for a long post with a ton of pictures?  If so, keep reading!  

We got back from a fun and much needed family vacation last night.  We went to Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland, and the Beach.  We brought along two helpers: my sister Kristen; and Mason's habilitation worker Krystal.  Thank goodness we did because even with a ratio of 4 adults to 3 kids it was crazy.  Of course that's how we roll here in the Durham home!  

Here is Mr. Mason in the car looking all studly as we travel to Knott's. 


Daddy trying to be just as cool! :)


Here is Aunt Kristen and little Miss Saige getting out of the car.


This next picture I think is hilarious.  Shortly after we arrived in the park a roller coaster went over their heads and this was Michelle and Mason's reactions.  Classic!  


Here is Michelle and Mason on the first ride.  I think it goes without saying, but right after I took the picture we took Michelle off of the ride.  It's so frustrating that she won't even try them.  Oh well.

Mommy and Mason giving a thumbs up to Aunt Kristen!
Here is Krystal trying to comfort the ever crying Michelle.

LOVE this one of Saige.  Can you see what's wrong here?
A cute one of Krystal and Michelle.

A fun one of mommy and Saige!
Daddy and Mason!
This next picture is one of my absolute favorites from the entire trip.  I know nothing to do with the family...but I thought this little flower was gorgeous.  I can't wait to play around with it in Photoshop!

This next ride was one that everyone could enjoy!



The day after Knott's Berry Farm we decided to have a relaxing day.  We were originally going to go to find a park and pool but somehow ended up watching a movie and playing games.  Here is Lonnie and I getting ready to do dance dance revolution for the very first time.  And yes it was just as scary to watch as you are probably imagining! 


Mason loved the motorcycle!  Thank goodness he just turned 4 and not 16!


Both Michelle and Saige loved the guitars.  Too cute!



LOVE this one of Mason watching/helping daddy play pinball.


Here is a classic from Miss Saige.  Her screaming "NO" as I take a picture!  Gotta love the lungs on this child!


Here is one of Aunt Kristen getting ready to dance.  She was so much better than us!


Here is Miss Krystal kicking everyone's butt on guitar hero!  She rocked at this game!


We had a blast and there are many more pictures to come of Disneyland and the beach!


5 comments:

Chris and Michelle said...

What a FUN vacation! Your kids are cute as ever and looking so grown up! You look so pretty in these pics, RaeLynn. And what an adorable picture of Lonnie and Mason in the post below!

Jenni said...

first - happy birthday to mason! is it just me or is he looking like such a big boy lately? wow, is he handsome!

second - lucky to have so many helpers on your little vacation!

third - i was laughing out loud for a really long time at that picture of michelle and mason and the rollercoaster above their heads picture! too funny!

Amie said...

Yay! Can't wait to see the rest!

Hall of Halls said...

Hey, when we saw Lonnie at Brandon's wedding he gave me your reflective photography email so I could add you on to see our blog. For some reason it won't work. So if you have another email, email it to me at cholesterhall@msn.com so that I can add you to the list. It is a private blog so thats why I need your email for the invite. Your kids are cute. It was fun seeing you guys.

Camie Walworth said...

Love the pictures...so fun!!