A few weeks ago we were able to spend a fun-filled week in sunny CA. We went with our good friends the Atkinson's and had a great time! We stayed in Newport Beach at our absolute favorite resort the Newport Coast Villas. We have stayed here before and loved it so much and were so excited to go back again! We had a great view of the ocean and love all the amenities that the resort has to offer!! We had absolutely gorgeous weather(68 degrees) which made it hard to come back home. We divided our time there between the beach, swimming and hot tubbing, hanging out at the hotel, and Disneyland.
Taking the ferry over to Balboa Island to play at the beach and eat at Ruby's!!
What is up with Spencer's face?? Always a comedian!
Can't go to the beach and not eat at Ruby's on the pier!
We saw a sea lion while walking along the Balboa Pier
Ethan and Kennedy playing in the sand
Ethan wanted Kena to bury him in the sand. 
Cassidy and Madison digging for oysters--hoping to find pearls!!
I guess you are never too old to play in the sand!
Playing in the waves
Playing some b-ball at the hotel!!
More sand!!
DISNEYLAND:
We were beyond excited about going to Disneyland for a number of reasons. First, we were going at an off time so the lines were amazing. We rarely had to wait more than 5-10 minutes for a ride, if that. There were tons of rides that we just walked on to. That was the BEST!! I will never do Disneyland again during their crowded season. Second, I was so excited to take Ethan and watch him experience Disneyland for the first time. He absolutely LOVED it!! He still talks about his favorite ride(Dumbo) and how he was mad that he couldn't go on the upside-down roller coaster with me(California Screamin'). I think he will be my daredevil. He wanted to go on all the rides, however his height didn't allow it. We will definitely have to go back when he is tall enough to ride everything. This time was much more fun also because the older kids were able to go on many more rides than they were 4 years ago the last time we were there. Having great friends with us was an added bonus too!
6 out of the 8 kids we dragged around Disneyland for 3 days. Our biggest accomplishment. . .not losing any of them!! 
The carousel is always a favorite
Waiting so patiently for the long-awaited Dumbo ride!
Finally. . .Ethan's turn!!
Spencer was able to fight Darth Vader in the Jedi Training Academy
Just had to throw in a cute pic!
Ethan could have stayed in toon town all 3 days pretending to drive all the different cars
The boys in front of Mickey's fireplace
Finally able to meet Mickey
...and Goofy
Can't leave without giving Goofy a big hug!
Ethan's all time favorites and new obsession. . .Mater and Lightning McQueen!
The dads and big kids after grizzly rapids. If you can notice they all wore their ponchos so they wouldn't be soaked afterwards!
The big kids on the rockets
I just love the castle lit up at night!
Splash Mountain--the twins must be ducking since they are missing in this pic
The three youngest after meeting Pooh, Tigger, and Eeoyre 
Sorry for all the pics. Sad thing is there are about 1000 more where those came from! Just looking back at all those pictures makes me want to go back already. We had such a fantastic trip and can't wait to do it again!!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
California/Disneyland
Posted by Linda at 3:14 PM
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It looks like you had a great time. We are thinking about going in the next couple months- maybe we will reschedule and go at a down time like you did. We will have to chat- I want to know all the great sites we can't miss out on... Talk to you soon.
Looks like you guys had so much fun!! and the weather looks fabulous too. We were in Disney World the same time you guys were in Disney Land and we had the same luck with short lines and being less-crowded. February seems to be a great time to vacation in Disney! I love the pictures of Ethan enjoying his first time in Disney Land...he's so cute!
So much fun! We are so jealous, LOVE the big D!!!
Looks like a fun trip! Glad you're back safe! We need to get together...call me.
Linda, thanks for so many new posts and great photos. You guys take the coolest trips! Good for you, your family is darling and what fun to take your good friends along.
Wonderful holidays trip to the Disneyland beach. I am seeing the in the shared picture the most of holiday’s companions are happily playing with different activities. Beach of sea is very sucking to the kids are enjoying with fun activities.
Thanks for sharing.
WoW! LOoks like you had so much fun indeed.. Love the photos.
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