DISNEYLAND!

Is there any way to better celebrate a 4th Birthday than by going to Disneyland? For Bella it was heaven. Not only did she get to meet, Minnie, Jasmine, Snow White and Ariel, but for her birthday present she got to go to the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique. This was an amazing experience that I recommend to anyone with a princess-loving little girl. A "fairy godmother in training" did her hair, makeup and nails. She got a special "birthday princess" sash and she got to keep her nail polish, makeup, and face stickers. You could just tell Bella felt so pretty and special. It was a perfect way to begin her birthday at Disneyland!

She chose pink hair. How fun!

Pixie Dust, of course.

Chase's first mouse ears.

Oh, how cute...

Other than there being longer lines than I have ever seen at Disneyland....it was a MAGICAL day. I still hold to the belief that it is The Happiest Place on Earth!

Happy Birthday Bella Girl!

The Sunday night before Bella's birthday on Monday, we had a small birthday party for Bella at Grammie and Papa's. Brennan and I made her a cake and she opened her many Disney princess themed birthday gifts. I can't believe it has been 4 years since my sweet girl was born. She blesses my life daily. I love you Bella Beth!

Huntington Beach

If you look close, you can almost see her saying, "TADA!" about her sand castle.

Bathing Beach Beauty

Bella and her "bunny" (that is how she says Grammie)

On fun day two of our summer vacation, we went with Grammie, Papa, Jenny and Kyle to Huntington beach. It was an amazing day. We love Huntington Beach. It was, in my opinion, so much better than Laguna Beach. More Sand. Less Seaweed. Perfect.

Laguna Beach

For family vacation this August, we went with Brennan and Brad to Southern California. After working for a couple of days, the first full "fun day" we went to Laguna Beach. Uncle Brad and Bella were both made into mermaids, Chase ate sand and Bren and I got some excellent sun. It was a good way to begin our vacation!

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Love- Courtney

Monday Night is Family Night.

I would not say they are holding hands, as much as she is pulling him along.

Tonight we went to the splash pad in Herriman for Family Home Evening. Bella and Chase didn't really play in the water as much as on the play equipment, but they had fun. Chase is so brave. He climbed up multiple things by himself. Then he tried to go down the big slides all by himself. I think I am in for some trouble!

The Brown Family Reunion- Yuba

mmm....sand.

Bella loved the jet ski. She liked going in circles and chasing the birds.

How gorgeous are these girls?!

Chase discovered his new love on this trip...Capri Suns.

Bella spent the majority of her time at the beach on "Big Bertha."

So, my wise husband talks his smart brother into riding from Yuba to Scipio on their bikes in 100 degree heat. We were going to go get ice cream. Well, John made it the entire way, only almost puking twice and Joe rode a nice part of the way on the side of Jake's car. Classic.

I love this picture.

We enjoyed a nice summer vacation this last weekend. We went with most of the Browns to lake Yuba. I love Yuba. It isn't a mountain lake, so the water is warm. There are sandy beaches, showers and flushing toliets.

It was so nice to spend time with loved ones. I love that Bella got to hang out with all her cousins, especially most of her girl cousins who live in Idaho. I loved that we got to build relationships and create memories. I love the fact that we all love being together. I look forward to these trips every time they come around. I am thankful to have joined a family who loves one another and has such a blast every time we get together.