San Diego (part 2) LEGOLAND!

As soon as we realized LEGOLAND was only a short 30 minute drive from San Diego we knew we had to take the boys! They are all obsessed with LEGOS...I'm sure they get that from their father! ;) Even London enjoys building with the toddler size bricks. We have enough LEGOS at our house to open our own store...no joke! Did I mention Weston's addiction?? ;) So we got to fulfill 3 little boys' (and 1 big boy's) dream by spending the day at not just any amusement park, but one where everywhere you look there are more...you guessed it...LEGOS!! ;)




We've arrived...HOORAY!!


Fun sculptures at the entrance!



Going on a LEGO safari ride!











London and Ethan dug for dinosaur fossils while the big boys went on the Coastersaurus!


London enjoyed his boat ride on Fairy Tale Brook seeing all the favorite fairy tales come to life in LEGO form of course! ;)








DUPLO Village was a huge play area and all 3 boys had a ball!














Having fun on Sky Patrol!


Carson is making sure all is safe and well in LEGOLAND!


They had so much fun in the Volvo Driving School!


Carson was driving on the wrong side of the road most of the time! ;)


Checking out the new LEGO computer games!


Making friends with the "beach bum!"


Sky Cruiser


Weston and the boys loved Captain Cranky's Challenge!


Splash battle was my favorite! They had big soaker guns all along the perimeter of the ride where "not so friendly" patrons can battle it out with those on the ride! Unfortunately for us Weston's brother Jon did not take mercy on us! ;)




We were already wet so we took our chances on Treasure Falls!





Making a wish at the Witching Well.


Seriously every little boys dream playhouse...so fun!


The Dragon coaster rocked!I may have went on it more than once! ;)


Uncle Jon, Weston, and the boys.



Land of Adventure was so fun! Everything had an Indiana Jones theme!

Dune Raiders


Cargo Ace was London's favorite ride! He laughed and squealed the whole time!


We had to stretch London pretty tall to get him on the Pharaoh's Challenge and he loved it!


We had to get a picture with the Pharaoh


A little Indiana Jones dress up!




Having fun on Bionicle Blaster!



Had to get wet one last time on the Aquazone Wave Racers!


Miniland USA was amazing! They had replicas of several cities completely made from LEGOS!





The boys are already asking when we can go back! ;)

San Diego (Part 1) Beach Fun!

Last week was the National KFC Convention in San Diego...cooking chicken has a few perks....;) and since it's only a 6 1/2 hour drive from our home we decided to bring the kids and make it a family vacation! We were there for 8 days and we packed a TON of fun into that time! I have so many pics that I'll have to break it up into 5 seperate posts...I know a little excessive right? ;)





Up first...THE BEACH!!! It had been a few years since any of us had been to the ocean, so we were long over due! Plus, this was London's first time! It was so fun to see his reaction! At first he didn't really like the sand and did not want to take off his sandals, but after a bit he warmed up to it. Then it was a matter of "trying" to keep him dry! ;) As soon as we dropped of our bags at the hotel we headed straight for Ocean Beach since it was just a few minutes away. It was a little cool and windy, but that didn't stop the kids from having a blast! For dinner that evening we walked up the boardwalk and ate at a cute little pizza place. The waiter was from Italy (evident by his VERY thick accent!) I had to keep asking Weston to translate for me...embarassing! We were glad to have Weston's brother Jon, Kayla, and our cute little nephew Ethan along as well!













Towards the end of our visit we decided to drive over to Coronado Island. I'm so glad we did! This beach was amazing! So beautiful (the sand even had gold flecks in it!) The hotel on the island is just gorgeous...maybe someday I'll be able to afford to stay there! ;) The weather was perfect so I didn't even mind that the kids got soaked! ;)Be sure to check out London's face plant pic! I love that we got to spend the afternoon with our great friends Ryan and Kelly Smith! Ryan is one of Weston's partners and they stayed behind in Minnesota when we made the move to Arizona. That is the best part of these KFC trips...seeing family and friends!

Cub Scouts is fun!

O.K. this post is way overdue...sorry I'm a slacker! Last month Logan got to enjoy his 1st Pinewood Derby! It's been great seeing him enjoy all of the different activities the boys get to do in Cub Scouts. He and Weston built his car together and decided on spray painting it a shiny blue complete w/ a red racing stripe. They even added a plastic top off of one of Carson's toy cars. It turned out pretty snazzy! Unfortunately Logan dropped his car on his way into church and bent the axle a bit. This of course slowed his car way down so he lost all of his races. He didn't seem to mind though and he won the award for "shiniest car"! He and Weston are already thinking of how they want to "step it up" for next year! The competion is fierce! ;)

Logan's Baptism

I can hardly believe it...Logan is 8 years old and a new member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Our Stake baptism was held last weekend and there were 5 children from our ward (including Logan) that were baptized! It was such a beautiful day and we were so fortunate to have quite a few family members and friends that were able to make it! Having all of them present made the day really special for Logan! Weston performed the baptism while Larry (Weston's dad) and Matt (Weston's brother) stood as witnesses. We had Larry confirm Logan while Weston, Matt, and Jeff (Weston's partner/friend) stood in the circle. It was such a blessing to have all of them participate! Afterward we had everyone over for a big BBQ and cupcakes. I made chocolate and vanilla cupcakes (I'm sure you can figure out what they represent...) Turns out the sinfully delicious chocolate were more popular! ;) Logan really is such a special boy and we are so proud of his decision and the example he is to our family. I'm one lucky momma!



I'm pretty proud of my sweet family!


Weston, Logan, and Grandad


Logan and his friend Julianna were both baptized that day!


Our crew...Ashlie(our neice), Sandy and Larry (grandparents), Weston and family, Matt and family, Jon (Weston's brother) and family, Jeff North and family.

Wicked!!

When Weston and I saw Wicked for the first time a few years back in Minneapolis we vowed if we ever had the opportunity to see it again we'd take it! Well imagine my delight when it came to "little old" Tucson! We assumed Phoenix would be as close as we could get! Weston's brother Matt and his wife Alisha had never seen it so we invited them to go as well! I have to say I think I enjoyed it even more the 2nd time around because I was able to appreciate all of the little details instead of just being in awe with the music! Of course the songs still blew me away! That Elphaba can SING! If you don't own the soundtrack ....you should. I always love an excuse to get all dressed up...those occasions are far and few between! ;)

Ringin' in the New Year Stewart Style!

We like to welcome the New Year with lots of....



Food...an array of scrumptious appetizers!




Cheers!


Games...


Wii...


Hugs...


And my personal favorite...KISSES!!

Happy 2011 to all of you!