Final Dinner - GOOFY'S KITCHEN!

Our last day at Disney we went to dinner at Goofy's Kitchen in the Disneyland Hotel. The food was amazing, and the kids had a ball talking to all of the characters. It was a wonderful way to end our week - THANKS GRANDMA AND GRANDPA!!!

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The kids ate with Grandma and Grandpa.
Brighton and Minnie. It was so cute - she kept telling Minnie - "I have your ears!" So, we had to go get them for her to put on and taken a picture. The kids loved Donald as well. Below is the whole crew with Pluto!

Here is Brighton telling Minnie that "I have your ears!!"Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for a wonderful trip!

Back to Disney for our LAST DAY!

We were back at Disney for our final day, and we had a blast. The kids enjoyed all the rides -with Brighton only missing Indiana Jones and Space Mountain. Space Mountain was Max and Bella's favorite. Brighton liked Thunder Mountain Railroad and the Matterhorn.

Love this picture of Daddy and Brighton.

Uncle Ryan with Bella on his shoulders - this was a common sight that last day.

The kiddos in front of "It's a Small World" - my favorite ride when I was little.

Day Five - California Adventure Theme Park

We had a spectacular time at California Adventure - and it was a blast. We had a great time playing games, riding the Tower of Terror and Roller Coaster, and getting the girls' faces painted. The park wasn't around the last time Gavin or I had been to Disney, and it was quite an "adventure."

For the Bugs' Life show we all donned 3D bug eyes - and took some silly pictures.

Daddy spoiled the girls and let them get their faces painted. They felt quite regal with their makeup.

Universal Studios - Day Four

What a fabulous time we had at Universal Studios. More rides, movie sets, and exciting things to see. Here are the five kiddos before we entered the park.

And with Jaws. They are all wearing the Disney Sweatshirts that Mom bought them in anticipation of the trip.

The Jaws exhibit on the tour was as fabulous as when I was in fourth grade and saw it for the first time.

Spring Break 2010 - DAY 3 - DISNEYLAND!

Awaiting our transportation to Disneyland.

Kendall, Mom, Bella, Max, Connor and Ryan as we approached Sleeping Beauty's Castle.

WOODY!!!

Three tired kiddos catching a ride on the shoulders of three tired adults.

We stayed for the fireworks at 9:25 the first day in the park. The kids were exhausted, but it was worth it - what a show!

Ali and her boys waiting for the fireworks to start.

Brighton (who was cold and tucking her arms into her dirty shirt), me and Bella. Disneyland was everything we hoped it would be for the kids. All the magic and excitement was so fun to see.

Spring Break 2010 - The Beach

Day II our Spring Break Adventure was spent at the beach - and it was heavenly. The weather was again about 82 degrees, so we were able to play in the surf and bask in the sun. The kids had so much fun while Gavin and I and Auntie Kendall and Uncle Ryan sat back and drank a few beers and watched their frolicking. Priceless.

Brighton loved playing in the waves.

And Max and Bella had a ball as well.

This picture deserves an explanation. Max has developed quite a sense of humor. One of the his jokes currently is to say "The name's James" when you tell him he is handsome. He makes his comment with his arm crossed and the above expression on his face, and then, in a french-american accent he says, "would you like to get mmm...comfortable." It is hysterical. We think he picked the latter phrase up from the Princess and the Frog, but still cannot find a source for his "the name's James" ditty. Needless to say, he keeps us entertained.

Spring Break 2010 - Day ONE

We had a wonderful time in Sunny Southern California for the annual Bradley Family extravaganza. We met Ali and Joe and the boys, Kendall and Ryan, and Grandma and Grandpa Bradley in California for Spring Break, and the kiddos HAD A BALL. The Murphy crew was there a day before the rest of the family, so we spent the first day at Knotts' Berry Farm with Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang. The kids had fun, and the weather was a spectacular 80 degrees, which was a warm welcome after the long and cold Montana Winter we've had this year.

While Bella held their place in line, Brighton and Max ran for a photo-op with Snoopy.

Then it was Bella's turn.

Brighton enjoyed some quality time on her daddy's shoulders.

And one example of many rides the kids enjoyed that day. We also got our first taste of a roller coaster at Knotts' with Bella, Max and I saddling up for a spin on the Pony Express. It was a traditional roller coaster except you actually rode astride a pony - very fun and a little scary. Brighton joined the rest of us on the log ride, and we found out that she is fearless with the roller coasters herself. It was a great day.