K'Lee had made a count down calendar for Disneyland. So the night before we left Natalie and I snuck into the bathroom and decorated it for her....I think it made her happy.
This is what the sign said above the mirror.
K'Lee was so excited to get going she forgot to shave.
This is one of the first things we saw on the strip.
I have got a new found idea as to why they call this place the Strip. It's not to family friendly.
There were a few things that well, a family would enjoy...
A restaurant set in the middle of the jungle.
and an M&M factory where everything was M&M.
....I think Natalie is trying to decide which color.
there was ice in the middle of the desert.
There was the Coke-a-cola bear...he bit Johnny's head right after this. We had to put him down.
This is the last coke I will ever enjoy....at least this trip.
I LOVE THE BEACH. We spent the entire day at Laguna beach.
It was so awesome. A'leese is taking pictures of the seagulls....I didn't have the heart to tell her we have those in Utah.
We couldn't wait to get our toes into the sand.
Building sand castles until the waves knocked them down...and they did. 
Checking out the tide pools where we found crabs.
Even playing with sea weed was a new adventure.
Goodbye beautiful beach..... until next time.
Did we ever meet characters....A'leese wanted her picture with every character she could see. Of course, Mickey is my VERY favorite.
We are here. Last time we stood in this locations A'leese was 11 and K'Lee was 5. Can't tell we are a bit Stoked? This is even after driving from Vegas!
I don't know who is cuter in this pic, Natalie or Minnie!
This was the one thing K'Lee wanted most. To go build a bear at the two story build-a-bear in Downtown Disney. She named the bear Faith.
Johnny and A'leese went "pirate" on us. Johnny wore the earring all day the next day too.
No one is goofing around in this picture.... okay maybe one person.
Daddy went and got K'Lee a button that said Happy Birthday. She was so excited to be the birthday girl, even if it was a week late.
Talk about a fantastic California Adventure, it was super hot, super loud, super fun, it was well.... just SUPER!!!!
I had drove so long I thought I was hallucinating this "Redneck moment" however, I had John snap a picture of this just to prove I wasn't. This ones for you Jon Stanford!
Our trip to the Grand Canyon was the toughest day. Everyone was extremely tired and restless. However, it proved to be worth it.
We had buffalo in the road for a good twenty minutes until the ranger came and herded the off the road.
When we stopped for our picnic K'Lee picked me a bouquet of wildflowers, she is so sweet.
We made it!!!! John has always wanted to see the Grand Canyon so today was the day to take the opportunity to do just that!
The view from the north rim was spectacular!
Pictures can't even began to justify the overwhelming feeling of deity when you gaze over the breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon.
We hiked all over the rim to every point we could see just for a peak.Look Ma----no hands!!!!!!
No matter who you are you feel small when you peer over the edge of this world wonder.
What a special treat to finish off a wonderful week of family fun.Wow! What an amazing adventure....This was one of the best trips we have ever taken together. Everyone had such a terrific time. We spent so much time being with each other and really there was little conflict what-so-ever, how cool is that?
