Saturday, June 13, 2009

Home Sweet Home!!

Oh how sweet it was!! Do you see the ocean in the background?? A precious family brought our family out to do their sons wedding in Santa Monica in March. We stayed at a hotel blocks from the ocean and 3rd street. We had a little mini family vacation, it was such a wonderful time. Our boys loved the beach....on the way, while walking on the boardwalk Drew says "mommy wheres my shovel and bucket?" Joey and I looked at each other wondering who told him that is what you do in the sand, then we both realized it was from a book that we read to him. Joey said, "well let's go get a bucket and shovel!" so we bought one near by and the kids played in the sand for hours. Drew says, "mommy look at all the mud! Can I step on it?" talking about the sand. It was just so sweet to see their excitement and watch them see some of God's most amazing creations for the first time. Every little detail of the trip was a blessing.


Can you tell it is the first time this year Drew has put on his sunglasses?

The HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH! (:





I could have cried watching Drew RUN to tigger when it was our turn to give him a big hug! He didn't hold back, in fact he wouldn't let go, it was precious. I didn't know he would "love" the characters so much, he did the same thing with Pooh and Lighting McQueen.

This is inside of the submarine on the finding Nemo ride. Drew loved it...we all loved it!

6 comments:

Kirra said...

yah!!! the blog looks totally normal now? what in the world?! good post sis. love the pics and love that drew drew has experienced disneyland and the ocean. it was about time! :)

The Parsons' blog said...

I love the pictures, Erin. I love that you were able to have a mini vacation with the family in CA. That is so great. I love that Drew ran to Tigger and gave him a big hug, I think I would have cried too. And, I love your family, you are all so beautiful. Oh, and I saw the pictures on Kirra's blog. Seriously, Drew's "smile" made me laugh SO HARD! It is so funny how every kid goes through a "smile" phase. SO cute.

James, Reese, Lauren, Maddie said...

Love the new blog look!!! Boys are getting so big and such cuties! Looks like a fun trip!!

The Parsons' blog said...

Erin, I had to come look at these cute pictures again and I laughed hard at the one of Drew with his sunglasses upside down. Oh man, he's so cute. I missed that one the first time! Love it.

jorden9879 said...

Way to keep on blogging Erin. Those are the funnest pics. I love the pic that Drew has his glasses on up side down. THat family picture at the end with the castle in the back ground is so awesome! THat is one for a frame. I love your Minni shirt.

Lacy Kline said...

You have such a beautiful family. I'm glad you guys had a good trip, loved the pictures of Disney Land.