We don't drink coffee!

I had to add one quick memory from our California trip. On one evening we went to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner. We instantly felt a little under dressed when we got there because we were in jeans and t-shirts while everyone around us was in suits and ties. We sat outside so that we could see the ocean and we had a heater nearby. The waitress came up to our table and the first thing she asked us was if we wanted coffee because it was a chilly night and she said she knew it would warm us up. We told her no thank you and Gavyn looked up at her and said, "We don't drink coffee!" The waitress looked a little confused and walked away. About 1 minute later she returned and offered us coffee again saying it was so cold out and she didn't want us to be miserable and Gavyn again looked at her and stated, "We don't drink coffee!" Again, the waitress looked a little puzzled at him and walked away. Within about five minutes the waitress came to our table a third time and asked us if we would please have some coffee to help us get warmed up. Again, we declined and Gavyn looked at her and loudly stated, "I said, we don't drink coffee!" The waitress giggled and said, "Oh, he is so cute. Where does he get that from. He must watch a lot of TV." This time, Gavyn stood up on his chair and looked at her at eye level and said in an even louder voice, "No, I did not get it from TV. My mom and dad told me that Heavenly Father does not want us to drink coffee so that is why we don't drink coffee!" The waitress just looked at him in shock and Gavyn continued with.."and we should not smoke either!" Then, he sat back down in his set and started coloring again. The waitress looked at me and asked me if I had really told him this and I told her I had. Then, she smiled and walked away. Every single person at the tables surrounding us watched as Gavyn stood up on his chair and made his statement. When we left the restaurant, we told Gavyn that we were proud of him and he said, "Mom, I am just getting ready for when I go on my mission." I sure do love this little boy!

Going Home

On day 11, we got up early and went to the airport. The boys were ready to get back home.

Gavyn

Cayden

Bryce

The boys took off sprinting as soon as we got off the plane.

But I got Cayden to look back and smile :)

Nana and Grandpa Smith were waiting at the airport for us to get home. Gavyn got to the glass doors first, but he was too small to get them to open. Then, Bryce caught up to him and when Curtis, Cayden, and I came around the corner we could see them jumping up and down trying to get the doors to open with Nana and Grandpa on the other side laughing. It was a pretty funny sight. But we helped them get through and they ran out into Nana and Grandpa's arms.

It was a great welcome home!

Hollywood

We went to Hollywood on day 10 of our California trip.

We saw the stars on the walk way...

Took a tour that showed us different buildings in Hollywood.

This is the stairway that becomes the red carpet staircase during the Emmy's.

We visited the wax museum.

We went on a tour that took us to a good view of the Holleywood sign.

It also took us through Beverly Hills and to some shopping areas.

Then, when we were walking back to the car these two men came up and posed with our boys and then quickly asked for payment...it was a little bit strange!

The boys were exhausted by the end of the day. They fell asleep within minutes. In fact, Cayden and Gavyn never even made it to the bed. They fell asleep on the floor so I gave them pillows and blankets and tucked them in.

Disneyland...Part 2

On day 3 at Disneyland we started out the day by
taking lots of pictures with different Disney characters.

Then, we went to see the castle. Gavyn thought that the castle was Disneyland and he

was so excited to see it. It took us all day to convince him that the entire area was Disneyland...not just the castle.

Then we spent the rest of the day going on rides.

The kids all got picked to go on stage for the Star Wars Lessons.

They got to learn how to be Jedi's.

Disneyland...Part 1

Our first day at Disneyland I was a little too excited and forgot to take very many pictures. Here the boys are at the entrance.

The World Of Color was absolutely amazing. The boys loved it. The best part was when the fire shot up and Gavyn jumped up into my arms. We were in the 'get wet' area so when he jumped up there was a perfect dry spot of where he had been sitting. It was pretty cute.

Gavyn was exhausted by the end of the day and fell asleep on the bus the second he got on it.

The next day, we went to Disneyland bright and early. The kids were full of anticipation. Gavyn was in heaven when he found Woody and got a picture taken with him.

Curtis enjoyed the Buzz Lightyear ride!

We ended the day with ice cream and then we went to catch the bus back to the hotel.

The boys played on the parking cones and under the bench.

And again, Gavyn fell alseep on the way home. The kids loved day 2 of Disneyland.