Disneyland 2011

I know it's been a whole month since I have posted to my blog. I do have a very good reason - actually many. Since the big party my life has been quite eventful - my parents came into town, after which Becca and her sweet family. Lizzie gave me her cold which put me down for about a week and then I had to wait for Ray to bring me the cord from his office so I could download these pictures from the camera. Enough with the excuses though...

I am backtracking a little because all of our Disneyland pictures were on our small camera and the cord to download was at Ray's office - the one I had to wait for. :)

We surprised our kids and took them to Disneyland and Knottsberry Farm. My two sisters, Thelissa and Charisse and their families also came. We had a blast. Here we are - at the entrance to "The Happiest Place on Earth"!

Don't we look happy?

Standing in line to ride the Matterhorn.

Lizzie and Katie finally tall enough to ride the "big" rides. Cousin Ashley is sandwiched in between.

The most Awesome couple at Disneyland that day.

Ray kept disappearing on us - we finally found him. Lizzie, Ellie, Charisse and Bella with

Mr. Incredible (a.k.a. Ray Johnson)

End of day 1 - having fun is hard work.

Day 2 - Taking the shuttle to Disneyland. Look how well rested and excited we look - especially Johnnie!

Lizzie was the only one who wanted to take pictures with the Disney characters. Here she is with Goofy and Pluto.

We convinced Katie to jump into this picture.

Katie had no problem, though, posing with this Indian.

Lucy, Ellie, Lizzie and Bella waiting in line to see the princesses and to get their books signed.

Lizzie was pretty excited.

Princess Heaven

Lizzie getting ready to have her face painted.

We gave each of our kids a small amount of money to spend - this is what Lizzie chose to buy with her money.

Katie and Ashley - best friend cousins

Cruella De-vil - she was hilariously sarcastic.

Lizzie buying the one treat she really wanted - cotton candy.

California Adventure - Lizzie with Toy Story characters.

(Lizzie went to get in line and they closed it right before she got there. This is as close as she got to Woody.)

All the cousins - minus one. Will wouldn't have anything to do with the picture. Left to right - Ellie, Eliza, Lucy, Lizzie, Porter, Ashley, Katie, Lindsay, Johnnie, Bella (in stroller), Brigham, Tanner and last but not least, Clatie.

California Screamin' Ready, Set...

Go!

Posing for the camera. Ray, Johnnie, Lindsay and Eliza's forehead.

Yes, that is Katie and Ashley.

The happiest family on earth? - Absolutely!

Just chillin'.

Ah, the lovely Martineau sisters.

Day 3 - Knottsberry Farm. We split up - the older went on the roller coasters while the younger went to Camp Snoopy. The camera and I went with the younger cousins. The older cousins and the men went on ride after ride after ride - the park was almost empty - no lines at all. They rode to their hearts (and stomachs) content.

Eliza, Lucy, Lizzie and Ellie enjoying the kiddie rides.

We were exhausted by the end but enjoyed every minute of our vacation.