Happy Father's Day

I am posting this a little early since I don't know when I'll have time to later.

I knew when I was dating Jeff that he'd make a great Dad. I wouldn't have married him if I thought otherwise. But, I truly had no idea how great he'd really be at it. Sometimes when he's interacting with the kids I just look at him and my heart swells with more love for him. I know it sounds cheesy, but really...I never thought I could love this man more, but I do every single day.

Here he is after a long day at church.

Have you ever done this? It makes my kids giggle with glee and he does it over and over and over for them.

First, Sullivan blows at his tie. It makes the tie shrink.

Then Sullivan pumps the smaller tie until the bigger tie pops back up.

Repeat 50x.

Mother's Day

I am cleaning out kitchen drawers and church bags today. I rotate between 4 church bags and I'm sure it will be a lot of work. While cleaning these bags I found some Mother's Day questionnaires that my kids filled out at church and they are so cute that I need to record them before I throw them away. Enjoy...

What is your Mom really good at?

Kam: EVERYTHING!
London: Sewing

What does your Mom do to relax?

Kam: Takes a nap (haha)
London: Sleep

Where does your Mom like to shop?

Kam: JJill
London: Walmart ;)

What do you love most about your Mom?

Kam: She cares for me.
London: She is pretty.

If you could buy your Mom anything, what would it be?

Kam: A Maid (yes, please!)
London: Make-up (yes, please!)

What does your Mom do while you're at school?

Kam: Cleans
London: Plays with Sullivan (both true answers!)

My Mom is as pretty as..?

Kam: A flower
London: Anything

She is as sweet as...?

Kam: A rose
London: Anything

She is as smart as?

Kam: A scientist
London: Me
The following conversation happened in the car...
London: Mom, what is 2+2?
Me: 4
London: What is 4+4?
Me: 8
London: What is 8+8?
Me: 16
London: What is 16+16?
Me: (not sure what I said, tried changing the conversation though)
London: Wow Mom, you are really smart like me. ;)

How old is your Mom?

Kam: 36 (ouch, close but not that old yet)
London: ?
Sullivan: 3

She likes to...?

Kam: Shop with me.
London: Cook
Sullivan: Clean

The best thing she cooks is?

Kam: EVERYTHING!
London: Cookies
Sullivan: Dinner

Her favorite food is?

Kam: Mexican food
London: Everything
Sullivan: Apples

Her favorite thing to do to relax is?

Kam: Play on her ipad.
London: Sleep
Sullivan: Lay on the couch.

We like to....together?

Kam: Shop
London: Play
Sullivan: Clean

She is really good at?

Kam: Being a Mom, cooking and shopping.
London: Sewing
Sullivan: Being a Mom

As you can see, my mom is special because?

Kam: She's my Mom
London: She loves me
Sullivan: I love her.

Hollywood Studios

Tower of Terror is the highlight of Hollywood Studios. The kids fear this ride. Both Kamryn and Sullivan ended up riding it (can't believe Sullivan was tall enough). I don't think he liked it all that much because he didn't want to go again when it was my turn. It was a fun ride, California Tower of Terror is much better though.


I hate Tower of Terror, can you tell. We are in the far back on the right side. You can't even see Kammi. ;) Something about being dropped from way up high that makes my stomach do flipflops.

Her new earrings.



He shimmied right up to Lightning McQueen. At this point he's pretty used to be photographed. ;)





After finishing all that we needed in Hollywood Studios, we decided that we'd head back to the Magic Kingdom to finish off the day. I wanted a group photo in front of Cinderella's castle (which failed)and the kids wanted to spend the rest of their money.

After attempting a group photo in front of Cinderella's castle, we took a break and Jeff ordered this nutella/waffle/fruit concoction. It was super yummy and we've since re-created it at home for a much lower cost. We were actually able to watch a show in the distance while we sat down and ate our snack.

"Serving God and others persistently with full heart and soul turns testimony of truth into unbreakable spiritual strength." -Henry B. Eyring

Jeff was recently released from the Bishopric. In his testimony he stated that being released is bittersweet, somewhat like going home from his mission. He is excited for new opportunities to grow in different church callings, but he'll never forget these past 5 years 9 months and the blessings we've received because of his service. Life for us has changed. Kamryn was 4 years old and London was almost 2 years old when Jeff was put in the Bishopric. They've grown up knowing that if Daddy wasn't home or work, he was at church performing his duties. London took the news the hardest, she cried and felt sad for Jeff. I think she took it like he was being fired. After some explaining, she understands now but still worries that her Daddy is a little sad because he was released. I'm so proud of my husband, proud of his strength, hard work and dedication to his calling. But, I'm especially the most grateful for his time management skills and that he made his family a priority when he was at home.

Epcot

I loved Epcot and would have loved it even more had we not brought children with us. They did a good job and everything, but compared to the first day at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot was a little boring for the kids.


Stitch was actually my favorite Character that we met. He's naughty most of the time and ended up throwing Kamryn's autograph book on the ground after he was done signing it. The worker that was helping said that it wasn't very nice to do and he should apologize after which Stitch did a curtsy to Kamryn. Then for pictures, he had to be the center of attention. It was quite funny.


We ended up getting fast passes to Soarin which was the last thing that we did at Epcot. Turned out to be a great way to end the day.






Autographs with Marie.


This was as close as he got to his favorite (Disney) princess.


All Sullivan wanted to look at and play with was WATER! I don't blame him, it was hot.




One thing the girls did was the Kim Possible Mission. It was right up Kam's alley. It was basically a scavenger hunt through out Epcot. The girls had a lot of fun with it.


Snow White was a hit with Sullivan. She definitely gave my little cutie some attention and he loved it. Even when we were done and said our good-byes, he perched his little self down and lovingly gazed at her. He was so cute...possibly his first crush!


Playing the Bongos.


At this point in the day, the kids are getting more and more tired and cranky. We have a little while longer to waste until we can go on Soarin and then be done for the day. So, we found this little interactive play area in an air conditioned building and hung out there for a bit. We took the kids to this savings educational/fun activity...not sure what it was called anymore. But it was fun and it cooled the kids off.




That night we went back to Planet Hollywood and I got to eat my most favorite food in the whole world, or so it was until I tried it again. For some reason it didn't taste like how I remembered it. Boo! It was still yummy though and I was just grateful I had the opportunity to try it again.