Disneyland-almost

The boys were having so much fun at the hotel - checking out the pool, the telephone booth, and everything else. They were so excited to be in "Disneyland." They have both been here before, so they knew what was coming.
We stopped at Rain Forrest Cafe for lunch. It is a fun place for kids. We told them they had $20 to spend on Saturday, so they could pick something out before then, but had to wait to buy it. Cole picked out a monkey at the Cafe.

Road Trip

Monday we were going to be on the road to Disneyland first thing in the morning. The car was packed up, but I looked at my little mophead & knew there was one more thing to do before we left. Cut his hair. I had Steph's clippers and about 3 minutes. It turned out a bit shorter than we planned.

I had also promised Cole we would see the White Crocodile at Hogle Zoo. It was our first stop on the way to Disneyland. We ran in, saw it, and ran to the car.

Cole still isn't so sure about the haircut.
Ellie is a great traveler. She is so easy-going.
The boys liked the baby crocodile even better. The drive was an easy one. The kids entertained each other. The girls chatted. The highlight was finding a one legged cricket at a gas station. We hit a big downpour in one of the flash flood areas near St. George. For a while I thought we might end up floating to Disneyland.

Choco the Dog

I promised Cole we would stay at least one night with Tysen. The boys all zonked out on Steph's bed. Cole wants to have a dog just like Choco.
Ellie loves playing with Choco. She would laugh and reach for him.

Papa Ray & Grandma Wendy

Ellie had fun with the bookshelf. She started laugh-wheezing. The kids met their great-grandpa Fred. He was in France in WWII.
Cole just wants to make silly faces today.

We say goodbyes.

Valerie, we miss you already. Craig & girls, we miss you, too.

We danced with wild abandon.

Matt and Barbara's reception was so fun. We danced and danced. It went by so fast. Cole was doing tumble-breakdancing. He had some pretty good moves.
Steph and Tysen got into it too.
Ellie danced with Grammy and Granpa Noel.
Look at that hot shot!

Cole danced with his little sis. She smiled & smiled.

Cole's first Rodeo

Cole had a sleepover at Nee's, Becky Bones, then off to the Preston Idaho Rodeo. The Rodeo is a Wilde family tradition. Cole liked the Rodeo and loved the carnival rides. He didn't eat the parade candy. He got to ride in the "house on wheels." He got a very cool new bear. He had a great time. He is ready to move to Utah. Margaret took Ellie up to Preston for a night, too. Ellie wouldn't let Margaret out of her sight. I was able to help decorate for the reception and get ready sans kids. It was very odd. I picked them up right before the reception. Thanks Wildes for taking care of my two kiddos.