Heaven on earth in Southern Cali!

I don't know what happened!

We had come off a great high at the end of 2010 and we had settled nicely... into a cozy little spot where 2011 was looking pretty sweet. But, what can I say, the Ehlert engine never slows for long.

So we will keep our chins up and hope that Macy is home within days. Just a little Cholitis... no big deal right! I have fried WAY bigger fish :)

When things get a little bumpy on my road of life, I like to remember the happy/beautiful/fancy free moments... so I can remember that they are just around the corner again!

Here are some of our most recent beautiful moments...

All I have to say is Venice Beach!!! oh, and lots of questions from little boys about...homelessness, medical marijuana, offensive tee shirts and other topics I would have preferred to avoid! But, the beach is still just plain fun!

Disneyland! We stayed at the Grand Californian Hotel in Disney's California Adventures. It was amazing and magical... I'll probably never stay anywhere else!The World of Color water show at Disney... Seriously breathtaking! I could post so many of these pictures. It was so amazing! All water and lights! Some major Jedi action! I love this picture because that little boy in the middle has some serious jedi skills! All three of the older boys in our group got picked to become real jedi masters! They were in HEAVEN! Some serious character chasing! Autograph books and all! I really did chase Dale down in true crazy mother fashion...it went something like this. "Dale, hey dale (while chasing) I know you're trying to get away from the crowds, but we really need your signature... we already got Chip's and well, now we need yours Dale. Please!"In the house of the one and only Minnie Mouse! Some serious princess lovin'! Though she looks like she was forced into it... I promise she LOVED those princesses and still talks about them. Oh, and so does Barry. He thought they were quite pretty as well ;)Macy's first cotton candy! We had lots of this... it was Barry's continued bribe to get the kids to go on scary rides! Jammin with Mickey. I think it is safe to say this was one of the boys favorite moments! And don't they have skillz!

Hours spent swimming and practicing Jedi moves in the pool!

Christmas morning!

This was one of my favorite trips ever. Right up there with my honeymoon cruise, Mexican cruise and trip to Disney world with my childhood dance team! So many things that we didn't get pictures of, but it was a vacation that was warm, magical, relaxing and unforgettable!

Can't wait to go again!