Unplanned Vacation......

It has been a crazy summer so far. The Saturday after school let out we got a call from Matt's Mom that Nana had passed away. We frantically scrambled to get time off work, pack and get things ready to go to the funeral. Since we had to give up a week of vacation to go we decided to squeeze in something fun for the kids as well. We were able to get a hotel and go to Disneyland for a few days before the funeral. Matt's brother and his family were able to come for a day as well. It worked out that it was on my birthday, so that was fun (and free!!). Here is some pictures from Disney.... Kelsey took the best picture of the castle so I stole one from her, she is a good photographer.Our first day in the park. Sadi hated almost every ride, this is her on every ride, ears covered and saying "I get out"Kelsey and Chase on the teacups...Matt's favorite ride still is Mr. Toads wild ride.Spinning with cousins, Brooke, Alissa, and Little Todd.This is about the only picture I have of Sadi smiling while we were there. What ride was she on? NONE!Daddy and Chase flying Dumbo...Chase was big enough to ride, Space Mt. (loved it), Big Thunder Mt. (loved it), Matterhorn (Not so much), but his all time favorite ride? Buzz Lightyear's astro blasters. He loved riding with Kelsey, it made him feel like a big boy.
Friday was the funeral, a beautiful service. Matt and all of his brother's were Paul bearers. I think they said it was the first time in 9 years all of his siblings have been together. Can you believe I did not get one picture of everyone together. I don't think anyone did, but if you did I would love a copy. We were able to spend a few more days with his family, one day we went down to the pier to see the ocean. We came upon a Pelican perched on the dock. We didn't let the kids get to close..he looked hungry.It was a little cold but fun watching the water.Grandma Denning with a only a handful of her grand kids. The girls on the beach.Chase was dying to swim in it but was content getting his feet wet. Check out that goofy face.It was a sad and happy vacation. It was nice to be with family, we miss you guys already!