Adventures in Disneyland

We have been hanging out at Disneyland quite a lot lately! I think this was my 4th time in just over two weeks---but with Disneyland all done up for Halloween, and having great people to go with can you blame us?

We went on the 27th of last month for a little date night because it was the first day all the Halloween stuff was going to be up (post below)! The following Friday we went with Shaun! It had been forever since we have been with Shaun---plus we haven't seen him for awhile so it was fun for all of us to get together again!

The next week I got to go with my Mom for lunch (and even on a Wednesday afternoon it was pretty busy, but not too bad). It was the last day I could go with my old pass, and it was such a fun way to spend it. We ate at the Plaza Inn, and went on several rides. Then went into California Adventure for a little Turtle talk and some more rides. Unfortunately when I tried to turn my camera on our way to the park, my battery was dead from the Air Show the day before---I really hate when I forget to put my battery in its charger---something to work on! =) It was a really fun day, and can't wait to do it again when all the Christmas decorations are up (or before)! =)

Here we are with Shaun about to get on Thunder Mountain:

Shaun on the wildest ride in the wilderness! yyee haa!

This Thursday night the Halls asked if we wanted to go with them on Friday night. It was really fun! This was the first day with my new pass. We went back into Toon Town, which as we recall we have not been to in about 2 years! We went on cartoon spin, and went through Mickey & Minnie's Houses. Mickey's was huge, it just keep going and going....but at the end we got to meet Mickey which was fun!

Mike, Abby and Laura on Cartoon Spin.

In Minnie's house listing to the messages...

Brody and Mike watching a little TV in Mickey's living room

Brody trying to put back some of Mickey's things we were all playing with ;)

Working on my new talent

Us with Minnie in her costume

High Fly'n Fun!

For the past couple months as I have been driving to and from San Diego I would always pass a sign for the Air Show---Since I have not been to an Air Show I was very curios about it---Once I had pasted it for the 100th time, I went home and got tickets for Brody and I---and surprised him with them! Needless to say he was very excited about it! =)

It was such a blast, and so incredible to see what these aircraft's can do! One (of many) of our favorites was the F/A 18 Super Hornet, that went faster then the speed of sound RIGHT in front of us! You could see this vapor, light speed, bubble thing surrounding the plane as it jetted past in front of you, and then about 4-5 seconds later you would hear the roaring sound! It was very cool! After we watched the show (Which had us so mesmerized we sat for like 3 hours just watching them fly---were so busy with everything at the show we forgot to eat until we were on our way home!) we got to climb all around the planes!

Showing how they can re-fuel the planes in the air

During the MAGTF Demo--The jets would fly over and these bombs would go off on the ground to show us what it would be like if they were actually dropping the bombs them selves!

The Legacy Flight

The Blue Angels--Of course they were amazing to watch! (The next three are of the Blue Angels)

It was such a blast to see in person everything these planes can do!! And then to be to be able to have the opportunity to explore 100's of aircraft's was just icing on the cake! If you have not been to an air show yet, we HIGHLY recommend it---We could have stayed all day! It was such a fun day--We plan on going next year, and the year after...and maybe after that! =)

***if you haven't stopped by in awhile we have a couple new posts below***

*More photos of the day at brodyandann.com!

Halloween Time!

It's Halloween Time at Disneyland again! If you have a pass or have been thinking about going, now is a great time to go! Both parks are all decked out for the holiday. Here are just a few photos of what it looks like now! We went last night (the first night it was decorated for Halloween!) and we even ran into Shaun there--It was a fun night! I love when Disneyland gets all dressed up for a Holiday!!

Mmmmm Diddy Riese....

Recently I have been hearing a lot about this place called 'Diddy Riese'. It is an ice cream/cookie place....that also has hot dogs and such, but is really known for ice cream sandwiches! I looked it up and it happened to be right by the Westwood Expo, which we have been going to for years, and this fantastic ice cream sandwich place has been hiding out right near it all this time (well it opened in 1983--so well before my Expo days)! Today after Brody and I were done at Expo we stopped by to see what this ice cream place was all about. It was soooooo good! We shared a nice big ice cream cookie sandwich for just $1.50 (single cookies are .35) ! We loved it---it's too bad it is all the way up in the Westwood Village---but now we know where we are going to go for a sweet treat when we are in LA.  If you are in the LA area stop by and try one for your self (if you see a line, it's ok, it moves fast!). 

Click here to go to the 'Diddy Riese' Website!

Happy Diddy Riese customers! 

Yummm.......

It all starts today...

Today is the official first day of Fall & marks the start of the greatest....oh, about 3 months of the whole year! I just love this time of year when the weather starts to get all cool and crisp, you get to pull out all your warm sweaters, fun scarves and heat up the hot chocolate! It is a very cozy time of year.

I am excited to go to a pumpkin patch, carve pumpkins and spend Halloween at Disneyland again! Then before we know it, come the great seasons of giving thanks, giving and a time to reflect on a great year and look to forward, full of hope to a new year---Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. There are so many reasons that make this time of year my absolute favorite, but if I list them all this would be the worlds longest post! I can't wait to see all the Christmas decorations go up, hear the music and pick out our tree, and maybe find some snow this year! We also have lot's of birthdays and anniversary's this time of year, including ours! I love having our anniversary around Christmas, it's such a romantic time of year! =)

There is so much to look forward to and it all starts today---the first day of Fall!

Go Animals!

I have been taking photos at Brody's Saturday soccer games for quite some time now, and people on the team started asking if I would take some of them too (of course I was mainly taking photos of Brody), I thought I would post the site in case some of you would like a look into the games! I will be adding more from last season soon...a batch is uploading right now and should be up by tomorrow! Enjoy!

The Animal Albums

PS- The Album 'Last Season Album 1' was taking by my Mom (the pro) and her awesome fancy camera! Mine are all by my little point and shoot. =)

Labor Day Weekend

On Thursday night Brody and I went to the Angels game! I love going to games, and we are so glad we didn't miss this one. It started off bad with the Rangers getting 3 runs in the 1st, but then our Angels got it back by taking back the lead in the 7th and winning!! It was so exciting when they started to pick it back up! The Rally Monkey was out in full force (and who doesn't love that little Monkey) and when they took the lead we were all on our feet cheering and giving the people around us high fives!! It was such a fun night---with hot dogs, shakes and the Angels with an exciting win....you can't ask for a better night at the ball park!


Brody watching the game from right behind the bull pen...We loved the seats, we were field level and front row for only $12. Our new favorite place to sit!
Since we were so close to the players warming up, one of them tossed Brody a ball. He loves that it looks nice and used!

I had some dental work done earlier in the day, which I had REALLY been looking forward to, no really, because I only slept about 6 hours the two nights before because of the pain----basically I had to have an old root canal re-done because it developed a bad infection. The right side of my mouth was so sore that night! But it was SO much better then infection pain! =)
In my Angels gear, and with our Angels blanket.

Whoo Hoo, we won!!

Jack Johnson Concert
We had been waiting for this night for months!! We both have had his new CD in our cars since it came out, and we are still not tired of it. It was such a great concert! He is so good live, and did allot of our favorite songs. We sat up on the lawn, and got there early enough to get the front so no one would block our view, it was great! He had this lady who opened for him named Paula Fuga, she was SO good---she also came out and sang a song with him (that you can see in a video at the end of this post). It was such a great concert and didn't let us down, but I do have to say, even though we loved seeing him live, we aren't fans of the concert crowds! ....If you have a chance to see him live, don't pass it up!!

After the Brad Paisley concert which took us about 2 hours to get home when it normally takes us about 5mins, we tried parking across the street in an office parking lot. It was perfect! We saved on parking, and got home SO much faster! We found a lot of people do it---If your going here soon, it's worth a try...to save time and money! =)

The lawn "seating"

Jack...


Here we are at almost midnight

This is the shirt Jack was wearing at the concert! We loved it so much I ordered one for Brody. If you like it or know someone who would Click Here---each purchase supports the Surfrider Foundation!

Here is some video I took at the concert, and toward the end is a clip of Jack and Paula singing together! Im ready to look her up and see if I can get her stuff on itunes! =) Enjoy!

Disneyland
Labor Day was nice and relaxing! Brody and a friend from the ward went golfing for most of the day, which was really great, I love when he gets the chance to go play! Then we ended up at Disneyland (shocking, I know), which was surprisingly not super crowed like we were preparing ourselves for! We waited maybe 20min at the most, it was so great!!

On Buzz Lightyear: I think this is the first time I have had a higher score than Brody....I'm pretty sure he let me win!

Finding Nemo Ride
Getting on the sub for Finding Nemo

We hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday, and enjoyed some time off!! =)