Southern Cali Trip Part 2:

Disneyland

On our last day in Southern California, which also happened to be New Years Day, we took the kids to Disneyland. It was a lot of fun. The kids loved seeing all of the christmas decorations and being able to spend the Christmas season at the most magical place on earth. Don't I sound like a commercial? It really was fun to be there during the holidays. We picked the best day to go as it turns out because early that week we heard that they were turning people away from the gates because they had so many people. The day before, New Years Eve, was also packed. So even though we had to get up and drive home the next day, I'm glad our friends the "K's" picked that day to go to Disneyland. Seth "K" and Dave were mission companions and they live in So Cal. He and his wife Jen and their two girls accompanied us to both Legoland and Disneyland.

Jacob was not interested in the least at first to go on any rollercoasters, but by the end of the day he conquered his fears and went on the Matterhorn, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain. Now he loves roller coasters. Kera also was brave and went on Space Mountain with her dad. I would have been right there with them, but of course due to my being 6 mos pregnant, probably not a good idea. It's funny that last time we went to Disneyland two years ago I was pregnant with Michael, and this time also pregnant. Maybe one day I'll get to go on those fun big kid rides! :)

We had a great day and here are some pictures of the day. Jacob was picked for the Jedi Training Academy, Kera had a blast at Fantasyland, and we even took some time to see the play "Aladdin" at California Adventure, which was very well done. Michael loved the parade by the way, as you can probably see from the pictures. He waved vigorously as all the characters came by, and wanted to be sure that they saw him! We'll have to make it a Goar tradition to visit at least every couple years.

And while I'm at it, here's Halloween...

This year since Halloween fell on a Sunday, we were able to go to the ward trunk-or-treat the weekend before halloween. Since we live in Utah most people go trick-or-treating on Saturday, so needless to say the kids got TONS of candy this year between both events. Jacob was a vampire, Kera was a cheerleader, and Michael was a dog. Glad to report I was much healthier this year and did not have to take the kids trick-or-treating with strep throat. ;) I was of course 15 weeks pregnant, but luckily the sickness part of my pregnancy is over.
Michael got a big kick out of trick-or-treating and loved getting lots and lots of candy . He's been wanting to go every day since halloween.
BTW-I'm gonna have to replace my camera soon because it's starting to act up. You can see there are some faint lines in these pictures, and sometimes the camera won't even take the picture at all. Any suggestions for good quality, slim digital cameras?

Summertime Fun

Since I've taken such a hiatus from my blogging, I'm just gonna upload all the pictures I have from our summer events and title them. So have fun looking through the past 5 months of our lives.

Michael opening his birthday presents. He turned 2 on September 20th.

Michael eating his birthday cupcakes

Checking out his cool dump truck cake

Michael sitting in his new buzz lightyear chair

Jacob, Kera, and Michael playing with his new dump truck

Kera at the church history museum where they had an "I am a Child of God" exhibit

Kera and cousin Maya riding cars at Lagoon

Jacob and Kera riding the rockets at Lagoon

Michael and Jacob riding rides at Lagoon. Michael was my first kid that would ride the rides and not be scared at age 2. Maybe someday I'll have someone to ride "Wicked" with since Jacob and Kera won't go near it.

Dave and the kids riding the carousel at Lagoon

Kera and her cousins Morgan and Grace playing pioneer toys at This is the Place park.

Uncle Jeff attempting to walk on stilts at This is the Place park.

This is probably the only time I'll see Jacob hanging clothes out to dry (T.I.T.P. park).

Grandpa with all the grandkids at the S.L. visitors center Christus statue.

Dad and Michael hanging out at T.I.T.P. heritage park.

Having lunch at Mirror Lake with all the Adams family.

Dad and Kera at great g&g Andrus 24th of July BBQ

Cousins playing games at Andrus BBQ

All of the Adams grandkids at g&g's temporary home in Park City.

All of the Adams extended family in front of an Andrus ancestor's building at T.I.T.P. heritage park.

Dave and I hiked with Dave's bro in law to Adams Canyon waterfall in Kaysville.

Jacob and Kera with our friends the Oswald's kids at Tony Grove, near Logan utah.

Kaysville city Parade on July 4th

Watching the parade go by.

Jacob and Michael at the Kaysville parade.

Sleeping in the Oswalds trailer on our campout to Tony Grove. (Michael borrowed the pink jacket from his friend Brianna).

Jacob and dad (his wolf cub leader) at Jacob's first pack meeting.

Jacob and his cousin Spencer at summer cub scout day camp.

Mom hugging Jacob after receiving his bobcat award.

Mom, Jacob and Kera at the pack meeting.

One more little Goar...

I must first apologize for my huge break from posting on my blog. I think the last post was in June! That is unbelievable! I am going to be better at keeping up to date here.
So for the exciting news....yes, I am pregnant for those who have not heard yet. My due date is April 22nd which makes me about 4 months along. We went to the doctor yesterday for my 16 week appointment, and we saw the pictures on the ultrasound that confirm it...it's a BOY!!! One more boy to add to our family. We won't be evening up the teams, but we are excited to have a another boy. I guess this is God's way of telling me he wants me to have more children, because honestly if I were having a girl, I would be very content and probably wouldn't want to go for #5. One child at a time. ;)
More posts with pictures will be coming, so keep checking my blog!