Disneyland ... “The Happiest Place on Earth,”

March 26, 2010

We drove to Anaheim after Farah got home from school on Friday- the beginning of Spring Break, or as I used to call it Easter Vacation! We stayed with our cousins Debra Fitzpatrick, Julie Larsson, and her two daughters Brittney and Taylor. Saturday was Taylor's birthday, so we went to the happiest place on earth to celebrate- Disneyland! We had so much fun- we have season passes, so we park hopped from Disneyland to California Adventure. We rode the Indiana Jones ride, Pirates of the Caribbean, visited the Haunted Mansion, California Screamin, Tower of Terror, and much much more! Julie, Debra, and I enjoyed shopping all the specialty shops while the girls rode roller coasters. Debra was shopper of the day- she had to make a trip back to the car; because she had too many shopping bags. We met in New Orleans Square for lunch. It felt so good to sit down, visit, and eat. We stayed until both parks closed, and of course we hit IN-N-OUT on the way home.

Shelly, Farah, Julie, Taylor, Falyn, Debra, and Brittney
More than family... friends

Falyn, Farah, Brittney, and Taylor about to ride "Pirates of the Caribbean"

All girls are Princesses!

Brittney, Taylor, Farah, and Falyn ride the Tea Cups

Farah, AKA Minnie Mouse

Shelly & Julie M-I-C... K-E-Y

Falyn & Brittney

Farah riding the Carousel

Taylor, Falyn, Brittney, and Farah having fun...

Happily Ever After...

March 20, 2010 My cousin Jeff Helton married Haley Cole, their wedding was beautiful. Falyn and I attended the wedding with my parents. The setting was serene with green rolling hills covered with flowers, lakes with water fountains, and familiar smiling faces. The ceremony was beautiful and personal. For dinner we were served prime rib, stuffed chicken, red potatoes, salads, rolls, and veggies. Everything looked and tasted delicious. At dusk the waterfalls lit up the lakes with fire pits right on the water. The pictures hardly capture how beautiful the night was. We celebrated the evening on the dance floor dancing to fun music and enjoying family.

Cousin Julie Helton & Falyn

Cousin Jeff & Daddy

Mother & Falyn

Alice Rose & Her Uncle Alan

Falyn & Julie "Get Low"

Mother & Daddy

Julie caught the bouquet and Ryan caught the garter

Farah's Dinner Dance Concert February 27, 2010

Spring Concert March 3, 2010

Farah singing in the Chamber Choir

Farah & Best Friend Lauren Hayes

"Magic On Bush Street"
Lemoore High School Presents
"Disney Dazzle"Scott & Farah

Falyn, Farah, and Lauren

Shelly & Grandma

Farah & Grandma

Farah, Poppy, and Falyn

Falyn, Shelly, and Poppy

Farah & Mrs. Dorie Talob (Choir Teacher)

February 27, 2010 "Disney Dazzle" performed by Lemoore High School Chamber Singers

We attended Farah's Choir Dinner Show along with Grandma & Poppy. It was the fourth annual fund raiser/dinner performance. Farah and choir sang a medley of Disney show tunes, she also danced and performed. For dinner we enjoyed delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu, fresh asparagus, potatoes, Bruschetta, meatballs, and chocolate trifle for dessert. Magician Tony Blanco from Las Vegas performed during the choir's break. Farah is the youngest Chamber Singer- this was her first dinner dance performance, she looked and sounded incredible!

Chris Botti Concert

We gave Grandma & Poppy Chris Botti Concert Tickets for Christmas. We hoped that they would enjoy their concert, indeed they did! They also got to meet Chris Botti, get a hug, a picture and an autograph! Wow what a night! He is an incredible musician and talent.

Mother & Concert Tickets

Mother & Daddy

Mother, Chris Botti, and Daddy