Knott's Berry Farm!!

After our relaxing day we were ready to hit another amusement park. The kids needed some more rides and were ready for a thrill!! Even Ry and Brayd were ready to go on ANY and EVERY ride they could. There were a couple of rides that they were still too short for and they were NOT very happy about this but still had a good time!

 I got in this shot. 

 Aaron, Madi, Porter and Ry on their first ride.

Craziness!! They even went upside down.

 Brayd wanted to get his picture drawn in a "Caricatures"

So Cute!

 Snoppy land was close by so we went on some rides while Brayd was being drawn.

 My kids were a little embarrassed to be on this ride but they seem to make it through.

 Porter's turn to be drawn.

 Madi even had Snoopy himself jump in on a picture.

 Finally it was Ry's turn.

 While Ry was finishing up getting drawn I went over to see Brayd getting a Gecko painted on his face. 

Nice!!

 Oh Brayd, that is just beautiful!

Madi and Porter on the Ferris Wheel.

 Brayd, Aaron and Ry.

 While the older kids were on a different ride I took Brayd to the "hats".

He loved this ride and couldn't believe how fast he was going.

He was trying to spin so so fast!

 We then had time for the Monster Trucks.

This is the only ride I went on:)

 Brayd checking out the map for us.

 We ate at this little restaurant in the park.

It was O.K. food.

 The kids all went on this ride and thought it was pretty fun.

 Aaron trying to get the kids to look at me.

I don't think anyone listened.

 Madi won a little bear for her Ossie Baby.

She was so proud to win all the boys.

 Aaron, Madi, Porter and Ry got to go on this ride.

Again, Craziness!!

 They even went upside down.

Twice!!

 On the nice relaxing boat.

I still am too scared to go on this ride.

 Aaron joined Brayd on the 'hats'.

 While the other kids were on the swings!

 They all had a good time spinning!

 They all LOVED having Aaron spin them.

 Heading to another ride!!

 Brayd got to buy this sweet gun.

He was so so happy about it.

 Brayd and Ry got to go on the snoopy ride again while the older kids were off trying to get in a couple of more roller coasters before the park closed.

 All my "Hotdogs":)

 These crazy kids hit all the rides and loved them all!

Madi loves to just let herself go on roller coasters!

And these two boys were so so sad when they weren't big enough to go on rides.

We all had a good time! We have now decided that we will not be going to any amusement parks when everyone is out of school. It was so nice to just walk on any ride they wanted to. A lot of the time they didn't even have to get off the ride and could just go again.

It was so worth it and the perfect way to end our vacation.

Tomorrow we will travel to Vegas, go to the mall, hang out with Russ, Nicole and Ryker. Go to dinner with them, spend the night. Then our plan is to get up on Friday, go to breakfast and head home.

Our vacation was a blast and we are so happy we got to come down, relax and have some fun!!

Now, Bring on the baby!!!

Swimming, the Beach and a Movie!!!

After going to Universal Studios we decided we needed a break for a day. We hung out at the Worldmark pool then walked down to the beach.

Swimming with dad NEVER gets old!! I'm so glad Aaron is a good sport and jumps in the water with the kids. I DON'T!!

Aaron warmed up in the hot tub for a bit then came over to brave the pool.

They all just swarm around Aaron as soon as he gets in.

Some even jump on top of him:)

Aaron teaching Ry and Brayd acrobatics!

Getting so good at it. I love how Madi and Porter are watching.

After looking at the picture Aaron told them they did a good job. 

Next time they just needed to put their arms out. 

So they did:)

Madi decided to do it with Ry because Madi was blaming Porter and Ry was blaming Brayd that they couldn't get it just right. 

Not bad....

Right after this picture Aaron threw Porter in the water.

Apparently Porter was digging his toenails into Aaron's shoulder.

So Funny!!!

When the pool got boring we headed down to the beach.

I was paranoid but quickly got over it and let them have some fun.

All 4 of my babies!

Love this picture.

Running from the waves.

I don't think Brayd will be caught.

They were in pairs jumping different waves.

This is what Aaron did.

I think the kids wore them out at the pool!

Brayd decided to dig a hole and let the water fill it up.

This is what I did:)

Surprised?

Madi and Porter STILL jumping waves and getting so brave to get in deeper.

Ry decided to join Brayd to dig a bigger hole.

The seagulls came to visit us too.

Madison, Porter and Ry got cold so they jumped in some warm sand.

Then rolled in it!

I think Brayd may have got my liking for the water.

The funny thing about this picture is I know Brayden wasn't cold but he is such an old man like his Uncle Russ. They just always look cold!

We had lots of fun at the beach and were now ready to go get some lunch!!

It wouldn't be a vacation in the Smith Family if we didn't go to a movie!!

So, after lunch and a visit to the grocery store we went to the movie "Pirates"

The kids quite enjoyed it and I think Aaron did too.

I was texting the whole movie.

Another Fun day in Southern California with my babies!!!

Universal Studios.....

Monday morning we got up and headed out to Universal Studios! We realized on Sunday night that we were an hour in a half away! Whoops, we didn't plan that very well. But, that is o.k. the kids are old enough to travel well. We just put in Punky Brewster and drove.....

By the time we got there our breakfast had worn off and we were hungry again. First we got some Cinnabon. Then some pizza. Not really sure what Brayd is doing......

 We then headed to the lower lot for the kids to ride some rides.

 I tried to teach the kids to stand single file in case anyone wanted to pass us.

I guess Aaron thought it was cute because he wanted to take a picture.

 Brayd couldn't go on "The Mummy" so we found Scooby Doo.

Brayd and his van.

 Scooby Doo himself!

 Brayd and Porter's favorite ride.

 Madi and Ry's favorite ride.

 We then headed up to the Upper Lot and found lots of characters.

The Lorax-Ossie:)

 Sponge Bob.

 And cute Curious George.

Madi thinks he's so cute!

 Frankenstein came up and grabbed Madi and started dancing with her.

 Brayd and Diego:)

Brayd was excited about this.

Ry was too embarrassed:( He's getting too big!

Madi still dancing!!

 We then headed over to the Curious George playground.

It's amazing how we all wanted to put balls in different places.

Brayd just kept putting balls in this gun and all they would do is drop out, not even shoot.

He didn't care though, it was so funny!!

 Going for another ball!

 Aaron, Porter and Madi trying to get a basket full.

So cute!

 Ry was so good at continuing to fill the buckets.

Such a hard-worker!

 Brayd and I got a Churro while the older kids got to go on another ride.

He was sad he couldn't go.

 Then they wanted to go AGAIN!!! So, we got him his own sucker. 

He was happy about this!

 On our way out!!

 Aaron bought me these extra long Twizzlers!!

So yummy:)

The kids all have money to spend each day. They used some of their money to buy treats from this store.  We had a good time at Universal Studios. They all just wished there were more rides so we will find more at another amusement park this week!

At one point in the day Madi said, "Mom, I feel so bad for you that you can't ride the rides."

I told her that I really didn't like them anyway and preferred to watch people. She was happy about that. 

She is such a sweet girl!

An excellent day with excellent company!!