Happy 1st Birthday Cousin Ella!

Its hard to believe that cousin Ella is the big "one"!

John Thomas had a great time celebrating her big day with cousins.

Ryder and Rowan watch as she opened presents

Opening presents was a group activity...

John Thomas looking forward to eating cake

The cake was beautiful and yummy

Ella enjoyed it the most :)

Huntington Beach

On the last night of our trip we went to Huntington Beach for more fun and to meet up with Jenn, Mommy's best friend from high school. John Thomas was mad that we did not stay longer at the beach but we enjoyed the time we had walking the board walk.

After the beach and dinner we had to visit Pinkberry!!

John Thomas loved the chairs almost as much as the frozen yogurt.

It was the perfect ending to a fantastic vacation!!!!

Another highlight of our trip!

John Thomas was almost in shock when he met his buddies Matter and Lightning McQueen!!

He is currently obsessed with anything "Cars."

Disneyland and California Adventure

We are thankful for such an amazing vacation!

Every minute will be remembered and cherished.

This truly is a happy place on earth!!

Lunch at the Rainforest Cafe.

John Thomas loved the Tea Cups! He rode them twice.

Its a Small World

On the Farris Wheel at California Adventure

Waiting in line for Toy Story the ride

Tomorrow Land

John Thomas and Daddy rode front row on the coaster in Toon Town

Buzz!!!

The Buzz ride was a lot of fun.

It was similar to the Toy Story ride in California Adventure

He was a great shot!!

Lady Bug ride (similar to the Tea Cups) in Its a Bug's Life area of CA Adventure

John Thomas loves any ride that spins!

This went high and swung a bit.

See the video below for John Thomas' reaction.

Monsters Inc. ride

Can't wait to go back!!!!

Breakfast with Mickey Mouse and Friends

This was a highlight of our trip! Having breakfast with Mickey and all of his friends was super fun. When we first got there John Thomas was a little shy. After he watched for a bit he said, "Mama, that is Mickey Mouse right there" and within a few more seconds said, "Mickey Mouse is right there!" I asked if he wanted to give Mickey a hug and he quickly responded, "Yes!" So off we went to meet his favorite pal, Mickey Mouse!!! It was such a sweet moment, Mama teared up....

Sharing his waffle with Pluto

Dancing with his new friends

Minnie gave him a kiss after she left!

Daisy was sweet as well.

All of his smiles and laughs were priceless!!!

Newport Beach

Our first night in Orange County we went to Newport Beach for dinner and some fun in the sand. We could see how so many people would want to live in such a beautiful place! The weather was perfect. Mid 70s and sunny with a beach breeze.

First steps on sand!

Straight to the water he ran!

We did not think we could get him to leave.

He loved every minute of playing in the ocean.

A little sandy...

He is still asking us to go back to the beach!!