California

Time for catch up. We spent the last week out in California for Jenn's niece's wedding. We started out the week taking Dakota to Sea World, which he really enjoyed the shows and getting to visit the hands on pools.

Dakota and Mommy at See world on the Flying Elmo Fish

Dakota playing on the toddler area

"look mommy I'm building a house"

Peter and Dakota on the rope bridge

Part of the Dolphin Show

Dakota and Daddy in the shark cave

The awesome Shamu Show

What Beautiful creatures Killer Whales are

The Tidepools, that water is COLD!!!

On the Sky Ride over the Pacfic Ocean

The highlight of the week for Dakota though would most likely be Wednesday. We told him he would get to go to Mickey's House on this trip and so he was excited to go to Disneyland. It was a great day and Dakota got to see his favorite Disney pals. We chose Wednesday to avoid traffic and it worked we walked on almost all the rides we wanted and the longest waits were probably 15min. Jenn's favorite part though of this day would probably be getting to visit with her friend Melani and her daughter Emily. Emily and Dakota became fast friends and enjoyed some rides together, along with a fun show, Playhouse Disney Live on Stage. Dakota got to see all his "friends" from the Disney Channel. Jennifer had gone to Melani's wedding just recently and so this November has been a great time for them to catch up on things in person. We also got to enjoy the day with Jenn's niece Whitney and now husband Lars, and also her nephew Skylar. Of course getting to Disneyland was half the fun that day. On our way the driver rear tire blew. So Jenn got us to as good as place on the side of the freeway and instead of waiting on road side assistance we changed it ourselves. Nothing too big of a challenge other than the trucks whizzing by a foot away from us as we made the change. It was good though cause that probably saved us 2 or more hours. Which we really enjoyed at the park staying until closing and Dakota was awake for most of it only taking one power nap right before the Peter Pan ride. Well we had those two fun days a parks and then ended our week with two great days. Friday we had a dinner honoring the couple to be with a great movie made by Lars' Dad. Then Saturday we went to the temple for the ceremony followed that night with the reception for the new couple. And the weather the whole time couldn't have been better. Only regret probably being not bringing more shorts . We did get to LA on Saturday with all the fires. But that was cleared up by Tuesday, Sunny 75 to 80 degree days.

The Heros of the day!

This is what are tire looked like

Whitney, Skyler and a very sad Dakota on the side of the the 57.

After we met the Dream Team.. we all got Mickey Ears! A million bucks would have been better.. but Mickey Earswill have to do.

Whitney and Lars getting in some parenting pratice

Mom, dakota and Mikey Mouse

Emily and Dakota. Best of Friends. This is the first time meeting each other!

Playhouse Disney Live on Stage

Quick Power nap before Peter Pan. Mom's favorite ride!

First time riding a horse all by himself. He is growing up so fast!

The newlyweds.. well not yet! Cute Hats! who got you those?!

Best friends.. Now both mommies! Love you Melani!

Emily and Dakota. Awww how sweet!

What Snow in So Cal? Doesn't the Castle look Beautiful? Now that is the kind of snow I can handle.

Driving the Fire Engine

First Time on a Roller Coaster

The whole gang!

Just one of the Family. A long lost brother

End of the day! What a great day!

We had an awesome time. We will have to post wedding pictures later. This post is long enough. Hope you enjoy the pictures! We sure enjoy being there.