California Trip :)

We have been wanting to go to Disneyland during Halloween time for the past 3 years. We heard it is so much fun with all the Halloween decorations and the parties that go on there. So this year we finally did it. WARNING: This is going to be a really long post.




We flew out to Orange County on Monday, October 11th where we my mom was flying into from Albuquerque. We met her at the airport, picked up our rental car, checked into our hotel and dropped off our luggage, and then headed to Huntington Beach. By the time we got there it was starting to get dark and cold but the kids still loved it.






That night we went swimming and sat in the tub. Actually Peyton was the only one that really went swimming. The rest of us thought the water was too cold.




After swimming we got ready for bed so that we could get some rest for a busy day at Dineyland.


On Tuesday, we got up early and spent the day at Disneyland visiting Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Micky's Toontown.












That night we had tickets to Mickey's Halloween Party so we want back to the hotel and got cleaned up and the kids in their Halloween costumes and then headed back to Disneyland.


Houston the future Jockey for W/G Racing Stables and Peyton the future Champion Barrel Racer

The Halloween Party was so much fun. When we got their we watched the parade that is put on daily, we went on rides in Adventureland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country, and Tomorrowland while the lines were short, then we went trick or treating and loaded up on tons of candy, watched the parade with the characters dressed in Halloween costumes, and ended the night with an awesome fireworks display.


















On Wednesday we spent the day at California Adventures and made it through most of the park.









While in California we also really wanted to take our animal loving kids to Seaworld. So on Thursday morning we drove to San Diego and spent the day at Seaworld and drove back that night. The kids loved it and it was nice to have a change of scenery and do something a little different on our trip.















On Friday we spent the day at both California Adventures and Disneyland riding rides and seeing things we hadn't already.




And on Saturday it was a sad morning because we knew we had to come home. Before we went to the airport we drove down to Newport Beach because Peyton was begging to go to the beach again. It was rainy that day so neither trip to the beach was very good. And I wasn't super impressed with Huntington or Newport Beach. Hopefully our next trip we will be able to beach around San Diego and it is warm so the kids can play in the water more.




We had such a fun time!!! It was a much needed vacation. Thanks so much mom and for going with us! We loved every minute of it!!!

Scary Horse Show Jackpot

Yesterday we took Peyton to the Scary Horse Show Jackpot put on by the Silver Spurs at the Bluffdale arena. The whole show was Halloween themed and was a so much fun for the kids. I think Peyton gets better and better every show she goes to. She did so good placing in every event.


Peyton and Rummy dressed as clowns for the Horse and Rider Costume Contest


Peyton and Preslie warming up their horses


This picture kind of scares me. I can't decide if she looks like the joker in the latest Batman movie or the clown from the movie IT.


Colter and Woody (aka Houston) playing in the dirt. This is actually Houston's costume from last year. My mom has been working on his and Peyton's costumes for this Halloween and is taking them to Disneyland this week for them to wear to the Mickey's Halloween Party.


Peyton and Rummy took 2nd place in the Horse and Rider Costume Contest (she hated her wig, can you tell?)


Peyton in Candy Barrels (aka Speed Barrels). You had to weave up through the barrels, grab a bag of candy on the end barrel, and then weave back down through them. She took 4th place.


Peyton in the Great Pumpkin Race (Keyhole). The Keyhole was line with little pumpkins.


Peyton coming home from the Keyhole. She took 5th place.


Peyton in her favorite event, the Cornstalk Race (Poles). She took 3rd place.


Houston, Bradyn and Rummy


Houston on Rummy


Peyton leading Rummy in the Apple Dash. This is where you lead your horse as fast as you can weaving through the poles, feed your horse a piece of apple, then get on your horse and run straight back.


Running back in the Apple Dash. Peyton took 4th place.


Peyton in the Scarecrow Race (aka Barrels). She took 6th place.


The next morning with all 6 of her ribbons. She also won a wopping $1.50 for taking 3rd in Poles. She thought it was awesome! She placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th (twice), 5th and 6th in the events. The ony place she didn't place was 1st. Maybe next time.

Way to go Peyton, we are so proud of you!!!