Newport Beach 2012

We love what has become our annual Newport Beach trip! It is a lot of work to take three little ones to the beach but the memories made are well worth the trip. A big thank you to my parents who make the trip possible for us all to go and be under one roof (: As soon as we got there on Friday we got settled into our room and headed to the beach. For dinner we walked down the board walk and ate at the original pizza place down by the pier. The kids loved the white chicken pizza and ate every last bite. A fun surprise was to have my brother Kevin there whom we haven't seen in while. It was so good to catch up. The next day we were up bright and early so Jon decided to take a jog with the older two to get seaside donuts... our fave:) The weather was picture perfect. Once everyone else was up (three hours later) we all headed to the beach. It was so fun because this year Bentley loved it and didn't get extremely dirty as in years past. Bailey on the other hand had sand baths every day and ended up with sand in her mouth almost every time we came in from the beach. They both loved searching for sand crabs and treasures as well as building sand castles. They also loved running at the waves and then running away. That night Jon and I were in charge of dinner so we made fiesta crockpot chicken. We washed the babies and put the kids to bed, then the adults stayed up and had fun playing games or visiting. The next day we headed to church and then after we went to a fun park for a picnic. We played volleyball, baseball, and some even had naps. Bailey loved playing on the playground and Bentley loved running around with all his cousins. My cousin Caleb brought his really cool souped up remote control car and everyone had a blast watching it race around and jump the hills. The rest of the week we played at the beach, ate at all our favorite food joints, people watched, went to a movie, went shopping, rode bikes (very interesting looks we got with our three small kids), and enjoyed great company! Wyatt actually slept better there then he does at home. It was Bailey who would climb out of her crib and come jump on us when she got up so early. Bentley was in heaven having so many kids to play with and so many things to do. The kids would draw chalk, ride bikes, throw balls, ect. The week passed much to quickly and before we knew it we were headed home. Jon and I decided since we had passes we would stop by sea world on the way home. The kids had a blast seeing all the animals and playing in the kids area. But after a few ours we were ready to get on the rode and head home. We will miss the beach but have all our fun memories to think back on. Headed on a walk to the pier. Thats Bentley on his yellow and blue bike way ahead.

Our group

Cousin Belle giving Bailey a ride on her cool double bike.

Bentley and Daddy. Poor kid got an in grown toenail the first day of the trip and he never has those.

Bailey loved this shovel and digging in the sand. Her classic cheesy smile.

Wyatt enjoying the ocean breeze at 3mos.

Cousin Trey keeping Wyatt company in their bumbos.

Wyatt loved watching the waves and kids play.

Bailey taking her daily sand bath.

Busy body. Always had to have her sippy cup with her even though it was covered in sand.

Jon getting in some good beach frisbee.

collin building a sand castle

Bentley played in the sand for hours with his cousins and uncle collin

Heidi and her friend Kennedy playing in the ocean.

Bentley waiting for the waves to chase him!

Most of the kids building sand castles

Mommy and her princess

Kevin with Wyatt. He hadn't met him before the trip and couldn't get over how much hair he had.

Wyatt all ready for church

Bailey girl stealing her brothers bumbo. Between she and her cousin Julz the were always trying to climb into the babies swings and seats.

Sweet boys J, Bentley, Trey, and Wyatt

Wyatt watching cartoons with his cousin Trey

Bentley shoving his mouth full of powdered donuts.

Heidi riding the park toys with Bailey

Corina and her two girls Mckenna and chelsea

Chad, Kelsey, and Jess enjoying the nice weather

J playing on the playground

The older boys Colton and Caleb were so good to let Bentley tag along with them.

Bentley boy loved being outside Corina and her son Colton

Bailey loving the playground

she is so strong and can hold her self up like this for quite a while.

This girl loves the slides

My sweet angel Wyatt boy! He looks like he is embarrassed I am taking this picture.

Rex and Colby

Playing some volleyball

good old baseball!

Jon up to bat!

The kids had so much fun

Julz and Bailey

Colby and Bailey being funny

Bailey, Julz, and Colby all about 18 mos.

group pic

silly faces

Our Family minus Bentley because he fell asleep

Corina and her kids

Heidi and Kennedy at the Newport Beach temple

Wyatt loved chillin in his bouncer at the beach.

Julz enjoying Bailey's pink chair. At least someone got use out of it!

Beach Babe!

My handsome boys

Mckenna and Colton helping the kids build an awesome castle

Belle and Rex

J

Kevin playing some beach football

Collin

my cute Wyatt boy

Bailey getting her first hair cut by aunt Kelsey

Bentley wanted me to take a picture of him drinking out of a big boy cup:)

Bailey did so well while she got some of her beautiful curls chopped off.

Bentley

Wyatt getting his first haircut by aunt Kelsey at 3 months.

The Help

The Help I have been receiving due to my back surgery as been amazing! People who barely know me have sacrificed their time to come into my home and help our family. They have helped me with the kids, meals, rides, cleaning, and much more. From family members, to friends, to new acquaintances, Thank you! To say I am grateful or thankful would be an understatement and I will forever remember your kindness! I consider you all angels. I know Heavenly Father puts others in our path to help us here on earth. I have a testimony of this and see miracles daily. I am doing much better and I am not in pain anymore since having the surgery. I have a long way to go to get back to my normal routine but the recovery has gone much smoother thanks to all of you. On another note, the kids are growing up speedily and I feel like if I blink they will be teenagers! We have been mostly homebound and the days go slow but the weeks seem to be flying by. Wyatt is almost 3months,already 15 lbs, and looks older every day. He has a contagious smile and loves to coo and visit. He loves when I say the ABC's to him and smiles when I get to the letter W.(I promise he really does this:) He scoots and follows you with his eyes. He has strong legs and jumps off you when holding him upright. Everyone always says how big and solid he is. I have to agree because he is my biggest baby so far. He sleeps well and only wakes up one time a night around 3:30. He is the best nursing baby I have ever seen and this is a miracle to me because I thought none of my kids would ever nurse well. He loves to hold his blankie close to his face and chest. He still has a full head of dark hair and beautiful blue eyes. Bailey is still our crazy girl. We call her this because anyone that knows her knows that she is always into everything and going a million miles per second. She has a sweet side too though and will give loves and kisses if she is asked or thinks she has hurt your feelings.She loves to help and that is an understatement. She will follow me around all day wanting to do what I am doing. She has full pouty red lips, shoulder length light brown hair, and walks around on her tip toes. She jumps on the trampoline, climbs everything, and loves to ride her brothers bike. She is a huge tees like her dad and pesters Bentley quite often.... isn't that what little sisters are for:) She is learning new words every day and finally at a one and a half she calls me mama. Some of her words are mama, dada, up , down, ewwww, shoes, hey, hi, baba, ball, and nana(banana). When she has gone to the bathroom she brings me a diaper and wipes or pulls at her diaper to let me know she has gone. I think she may just be my first to get potty trained. Whenever music turns on she can't help but shake her little body and dance. Bentley is our sensitive little boy. He doesn't like to disappoint anyone and he hates when the attention is on him. He loves to accomplish new things and will go around the house singing his ABC song or counting. He loves to learn, but he has to learn at his own pace and will not be pushed to do more. He likes to observe before trying anything and is very slow to follow. I guess you could say he is cautious which is a good thing. He loves to play with friends and be outside. Some of his best pals are Wes, Parker, Dean, Roan, and Jack. When he is inside he loves to watch cartoons, movies, or play on the I Pad. Grandma Curtis and Wyatt Bentley Boy! My little sweetheart Wyatt having tummy time on his playmat Bailey helping clean the oven. she seriously scrubbed and did a great job. She was so proud of herself. Girly girl Little Helper. First Pig tails on my little princess Aunt Heidi helping out. Love my sister! Wyatt is such a little visitor