Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Part 2...Disney Christmas!

Buhrley family
Christmas 2010

We will never forget our
Disney Christmas!
I knew Disneyland would be fun,
but I had no idea it would be at the top of our
favorite family vacations!
It truly was the perfect family vacation, for us.
 Having older kids that help with the little ones,
makes it really fun for mom and dad!
 Especially, when I now have a son
bigger and stronger then I am!
Translation:  Lou and Mac were the ones to carry
the dead weight of sleeping toddlers
all the way to the tram at the end of a long day!
I love this stage of my life! 
 It really was a vacation for me!
However,
I'm not so sure if Lou would say the same! 
He must have run the length
 of a marathon during our stay!
Each night he would map out our next day's schedule
 knowing exactly
 when and where to 'run' and get fast passes.
and Run he did!
 We hardly waited in line,
 at all!!
A dream.

The older kids really wanted it to be fun
 for the younger ones,
and truly found joy in their excitement.
 This was so rewarding.
There were only 2 rides in the entire park/parks,
 that we all couldn't go on together!!
Which meant we spent our days,
together!

Our darling Mickey/Minnie Santa hats
were thoughtfully made by my sweet sis-in-law.
They really are so cute
 and made keeping track of each other, a breeze!
We had several people ask us where they could get one!!
"Designs by Amber"
 has a good ring to it, don't you think?

When we came home,
 we were able to celebrate more of Christmas
 with Grandma and pa Buhrley!
.


Notice Mandi below caught on her cell phone..
headed to her first Stake dance!!
We had to pull her dad back from following her.
 Between her dad and older brother,
this girl will be very well watched over.
Mac has already said any boy that talks to her,
 will go through him first.

I don't think he was joking.

Amber made
 New Years Eve
such a fun night for the kids!
 Crafts, countdowns, silly string.
Really fun memories for the cousins.
( Have I mentioned how much we love having family close?)
A wonderful way to end 2010,
and
 Welcome in 2011.

Monday, March 21, 2011

December 2010 part one!

This past December was one
 of those times I wish I could freeze
and just replay over and over.
The story actually begins
 with the last picture of this post and goes up...
however, condsidering I haven't posted in 2 months,
I'm not going to worry about the mix up.
We will just start at the end.
 Well, kind of the end, as this is only part one!

 We were greeted in San Diego,
 with pouring rain!
So much so, that Sea World had to close because of flooding.
However, a little rain couldn't scare us off!
 We headed for a day...
at the Beach and the Zoo!
After a quick run into Target...to purchase
7 umbrellas.

 The Zoo was empty, go figure?
 We took advantage of the lack of crowds and sang
 "Singing in the Rain" while twirling our umbrellas
 down the streets of the Zoo.
 Really. we did.
We have video to prove it!
 Most memorable Zoo day,
 ever.
 To celebrate
 Mandi's 14th birthday,
 Lou took the b-day girl along with Mac and Mitch,
to a professional basketball game at the Staples center!!
Yes, my daughter
 wanted to celebrate her birthday at a basketball game!
 Where did she come from?
 This girl is going to make some boy very happy one day.
 She is the perfect mix of girly girl and tomboy.
 They had a blast!
We truly LOVE,love,love,
 this beautiful,smart,fun,talented,determined
 14year old.
 Happy Birthday
Mandi girl!!
 SO...scrolling down to the bottom of the post,
 you will find the real reason behind our
 Cali Christmas!
It first began in Arizona,
 where my niece Joslyn was sealed for eternity
to her now husband, Justin.
 This was such a special occasion and we felt blessed to be a part of this sweet day.
 I just love these pictures of Justin and Gracie
 dancing at Josy's reception!
 They will be fun to display at their weddings....
one day!



The morning of the wedding,
Justin came to greet his bride,
 dressed in this dashing BLUE tuxedo.
 Hilarious.
 Time with family, 
the perfect way to start our vacation!
....to be continued,
 part 2!!