New Computer at Last

So I finally got a new computer this weekend. (My old one that I have been using is about 10 years old.) Yeah!!!!! I just downloaded the rest of our August vacation and our fall pictures to my new computer so you'll have to bear with these posts that actually happened 3 months ago. Eventually I'd like to make my blog entries into a photo book so I can't just leave out 3 months of the year. Feel free to ignore all of these posts and check back in a week or so when I am all caught up!

Newport Beach

If you were to ask me what my favorite part of our 9 day vacation was -Disneyland or Newport Beach it would be very difficult to decide. After 5 days of go, go, going at Disneyland, it was so relaxing to check in to our beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, full kitchen, villa at Newport Beach. Ryan went grocery shopping the first evening we got there and then we really went no where except the beach, the pool, and hanging around the gorgeous Marriott Resort for 4 days. We got a great deal (200 dollars for all 4 days) through attending a time share presentation. Here are a few of my favorite pictures of the kids and I at Crystal Cove beach. Sadie and Connor both loved playing in the sand, wading in the tide pools, and collecting shells.

"Smor's" Fun

After taking photos on the beach, we spent the night roasting marshmallows and visiting around the firepit at our resort. Does life get any better than this?

Some of My Favorites

My Handsome Men

So fun to have Grandma and Grandpa with us!

Our Newport Beach Photo Shoot

Before we left for California, I was looking at photographers in the area, and realizing how expensive they are. I had the idea to have Lance take some pictures of us while in So. Cal. What a beautiful evening it was! I love the Newport/Laguna Coast!!! Connor was great the whole time and actually quite enjoyed posing for the camera. Sadie, on the other hand, was quite uncooperative the whole time, but we did manage to get a some keepers. Thanks Lance!!!

Watching the sunset

Sadie showing her opinion about taking pictures on her face.

Last of a Million Disneyland Posts

We had the best time at Disneyland this year! It was so fun to have the whole Johnson family there. We took it pretty slow most days and took breaks in the afternoon at the hotel when it was really hot and crowded and then came back to enjoy the nights at Disney. Connor and Ryan even had a day to themselves at the Park. They did all of Connor's favorites including Star Tours 4 times in a row! Sadie and I hung out at the pool , took naps, and met them for the Pixar Parade in the evening. It was a little too hot for our liking, but because of our slow pace , we did okay. I think the heat scared the Californians away because we didn't wait in any long lines. The longest was the new Toy Story ride in California adventure and that was only 30 minutes (and well worth it -so fun!) Ryan and I got to escape for a few hours and do all the rides we wanted to do. I even convinced Ryan and Lance to do the Tower of Terror! We managed to see all the shows and parades that we wanted to. Connor's favorite was Fantasmic , and Sadie loved the 4 nights of fireworks. I loved Aladdin live on stage. We were sad to leave, but very excited for the 2nd half of the trip-Newport Beach...more posts to come.

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