The surprise! Part 1

So we went on a vacation to Arizona to see family and be there for Mercede's baptism. It was lots of fun to spend time at Paul and Kellie's place. We enjoyed playing games, catching up in life and swimming. On our way home... we surprised the kids half way by telling them we were actually going to Disneyland! Tyler took a video of it. It was great to see their faces. Disneyland is about the happiest place on earth except for maybe at 2pm and your kids are melting down because they are tired. ;) It really was tons of fun though. After a day in Disneyland and a day in California adventure we went to the  The beach was a blast although we thought we so lucky because it was pretty much empty. We then saw why when we saw several sharks. I'm grateful we didn't see anyone get hurt! We weren't going deeper then maybe a foot but still after that we just didn't go in. It was at the end of our day anyways. Then did one final day which we spent in both parks. Mostly a bugs land because that was where everyone could ride. The girls did love the Ariel ride a lot too. Clark loved splash mountain and pretty much every roller coaster. He wasn't tall enough for the California screamer although he wanted to go! Addison, clark and Tyler did grizzly peaks a couple of times which they enjoyed. The Dumbo ride was a fun one everyone liked too. After Disneyland we went to Tyler's aunt and uncle's place in valley center. We enjoyed a quiet Sunday which our sun burned bodies appreciated. Monday we went to sea world which was amazing to see the shows/animals. A long time ago I wanted to a marine biologist. I'm very grateful I didn't but there are many awesome animals that live in the ocean. our final vacation day we spent in Lego land. I think Lego land might have been the kids favorite place. so many rides geared just for Addison clark. poor Kaylee though... she was tall enough but most of the rides were for 4 years and older. :( Emma was a good sport to sleep in stroller and just hang out. We then headed home Wednesday. It was a really fun trip although next time we need to plan more time to relax on our vacation! We were all grateful for our beds when we got home. The kids are already asking when can we go back!