When you wish upon a star...

I wish they sold a license plate frame that says "My other home is a castle." I would so buy it. Seriously think that I could live in Disneyland, no problem. I went with my family to Disneyland back in June for my cousin's graduation and sister's birthday. We had tons of fun. Shane did not join us on this vacation, mainly because he doesn't care for Disneyland. Have you ever heard of such a thing?!?!? I am hoping to make it back there in October with my sister. We'll see. It was nice having time away from Shane, but I kept wishing he were there. We went to Santa Monica Pier and the beach. All in all, it was relaxing, fun and well worth it.

Me in front of the entrance to Club 33. I actually saw someone going in the secret door before I took this picture. For those of you who don't know, Club 33 is an exclusive members club that has something like a 15 year waiting list. It was created to accommodate celebrities and dignitaries when Walt was alive. It is also the only place in Disneyland that serves alcohol. Going in there is on my bucket list.

Aunt Betty, Lydia, Breanna, Alli and I in line for Soarin' Over California. We were waiting because one of the two rooms stopped working. It was quite a wait.

Alli and I with Sully, Mike and Boo.

Alli thought this picture was funny. Not only were we making funny faces, but my boobs look like they actually exist.

Map of the future expansion that will be done to California Adventure. Right now they are redoing the lake between the Golden State area and Paradise Pier.

I am excited to go back and check out Cars Land when it is done. Think I might need to take Shane along on that trip.

We decided to ride the Mad Tea Cups because it had a shorter line than the other rides around. I don't think that we have been on them since one of the first trips we took to Disneyland. Alli took this picture of me spinning in our cup.

And I took a picture of her spinning in the cup. We got going pretty fast.

Waiting for the Electrical Parade to start with Alli. You may not be able to buy alcohol in Disneyland, but they serve wine and beer in California Adventure. Sat on the sidewalk with my dad and drank Hefeweisen. I didn't get ID'd for my beer, but my dad paid for me. When I looked at the receipt, it said "appeared over 40." I hope the lady meant my dad....

We went to Santa Monica on Sunday. The weather ended up being perfect. We parked in one of the lots and walked to the Pier. Alli and I went all out with the beach pictures.

Me sitting on the beach. I didn't take my swimming suit, but I also didn't think that the day was going to be so nice.

Alli posing on the beach, again.

Alli, me, Lydia and Breanna in Santa Monica.

My mom at the Santa Monica Pier.

Me in front of the famous Santa Monica Pier sign. I was so psyched!

We walked from the pier to the Third Street Promenade. It would be awesome to work that close to the beach. We made a stop at AE and I could NOT leave without getting some Pinkberry after I saw it! It was SO yummy! We need one in Utah.

After a long day at the beach, we went back to Anahiem. This is Alli and I at the Cheesecake Factory for her early birthday dinner.

Alli, me, Breanna and Lydia with our waiter.

I left to go use the restroom, but accidently left my camera on top of the table.

Mom and Dad at dinner.

Our family at dinner. We kept trying to get the attention of the guy on the other side of the window. We named him Dick Cheney. After this picture, he started waving back to us and even came out after his meal. It ended up that he and his wife are from Bountiful.

The Birthday Girl before going into the park. We made her wear a tiara and a sash that says Birthday Princess. Everyone kept telling her Happy Birthday in the park.

Me on the plane home after taking off from the Long Beach Airport.

I can't wait to go back!!!! As a side note...I never want to fly to LAX or on Delta after flying with JetBlue to LGB. Such an experience.

It's a Small Disney World

During my most recent visit to Disneyland, I had to ride It's a Small World. I know that its not the most thrilling, interesting ride there, but it always reminds me about being a little kid. I had heard that the ride had been closed for a while to work on the canal and spruce things up a little. Can you blame them? This ride has been around for quite some time. I didn't really notice a smoother ride, or less dust on the dolls, but I did happen to notice some new additions....

Cinderella and her mice friends.

Aladdin and Jasmine on the magic carpet.

Simba and Pumbaa.

The Three Amigos, probably the only Disney cartoon I haven't seen.

Jessie playing her guitar...

Followed by her friends Woody and Bullseye.

Ariel wanted to Part of a "Small" World with her friend Flounder.

I also found Nemo and Dori.

They were hanging out across from Lilo and Stitch.

I had to add the hula girls because they are so cute!

Alli had to take a picture of the "Alli"gator.

The weather was great. A little cloudy, but great.

I'm still working on a post with all the other pictures.

Stay tuned, but I hope this entertained you.

Creating with Cricut

I'm not totally into scrapbooking, mainly because I don't have either the time or the patience to do it. Crafting and card making, on the other hand, are hobbies that I have started doing. If you follow my blog, you have seen blocks and cards that I have made. Recently my mom asked "if I buy the stuff, will you make me a bunch of cards?" Being the nice daughter that I am, I agreed to. We will call it The Mom Collection. Below are some of my latest creations. The idea for matching the envelope to the card came from a set of Christmas cards that I bought from Costco one year. It just gives them a more custom touch. Feel free to, as they call it, scrap-lift any of the ideas.

Mother's Day card. I made two, of course, for both my mom and Shane's mom. The card is glittery.

Can't forget about Grandma.

Shane's birthday card. I had to make him a special one since he puts up with the mess I make all the time.

Can't forget about my latest blocks. I bought this cartridge that is so me called "Life's a Beach." Summer, here I come.

Graduation Card, The Mom Collection.

Quote on the inside: "And in the end, its not the years in your life that count. Its the life in your years."-Abraham Lincoln

Baby shower card for a girl, The Mom Collection.

Another Baby Girl Shower card from The Mom Collection.

My cousin Lydia is graduating this year from Copper Hills High School. I made this card for The Mom Collection.

Quote on the inside is actually her Class Quote from her Grad Announcement.

Baby Boy shower card from The Mom Collection.

Another baby boy card from The Mom Collection.

Bridal Shower card, The Mom Collection.

My mom thought this was a wedding card, but when I put "bride" on the outside I was making it as a shower card. The Mom Collection.

Wedding card, The Mom Collection.

Wedding Card, The Mom Collection.

Same wedding card. The front of the card barely covers "Walk Down The Aisle" which is the inside detail. The Mom Collection.

Birthday Card, The Mom Collection.

Another birthday card from The Mom Collection.

Inside detail of the "Relax" birthday card, The Mom Collection.

Balloon birthday card, The Mom Collection.

Thank You card, The Mom Collection.

Another Thank You card from The Mom Collection.

Graduation card for Lydia from us.

It also happened to be her birthday too. I didn't have a small clothing box, so I made one out of a box lid.

Close up of the charm detail on the gift.

Lydia's birthday card from us.

This is not the finished product for her graduation gift, but the main layout of the card.

All of the shapes, letters and sayings on the cards are from Cricut cartridges. I used the George Basic Shapes and Letters, Stretch Your Imagination, Doodletype and Life is a Beach.