Disneyland Trip - Reunion

What a rare sight.  The boys are sleeping and they are scrunched next to each other in a chair pullout.  So cute!  Why doesn't this happen all the time or at least a little more often?

Ryan, cousin Scott, and Garrett

I couldn't leave "Baby Sa" out!

Proof we did it!  We visited Mickey's house and he was even home!

This was funny!  The boys were a bit nervous about the fireworks (particularly Ryan) so they figured out if they shot them with their pretend guns they wouldn't be scared anymore.

At the hotel with cousins Robbie, Brett, and Tommy.

It was a fun time at Disneyland in June.   You might ask, "How could Disneyland be fun in June?"  Well we were in the midst of good company for a family reunion.  We stayed in the Fairfield with Chris's siblings, their families, and Maureen.  The kids had so much fun (and the parents too!)  Ryan keeps reminding us we will be going there for Garrett's birthday in November.  Although we haven't mentioned it yet.  He just might get his wish sooner!  We have found it best to not tell the kids we are going somewhere till the day of because they constantly ask, "when are we going" and then when the plan doesn't materialize, watch out!

LA Temple

Ryan likes to pose for his pictures lately.

I couldn't pass up this picture of Clarissa!

Wow!  Our family of five!

We stopped by the LA Temple on our way to the Maureen Johnson Family Reunion at Disneyland.  Ryan like to call it "the White Temple."

SeaBe Days 2007

Our first time on touring a war ship with our little ones (It maybe the last for a while.)  They were a handful, to say the least!

Fathers and Sons Campout

Uncle Tag works in Ojai where the boys camped. He stopped by to say "hi".  Those who didn't recognize him thought he was there to make sure no one was starting fires.  There was a big fire in Santa Barbara also a red flag warning out that weekend.  

Jim White made a rope swing for the boys to swing on.  Pictured are Ryan, Garrett, Jake Moody, Micheal White, and Blake Bryce.

Dad, Ryan, and Garrett

Since the Father and Sons camp out last year, Ryan couldn't wait to go again.  Garrett tagged along this year and had just as much fun sleeping in the tent and ruffing it for the night.  Hopefully the new tent will get to be used much more often as the boys grow up.

Ryan's Ouch

Is this a sad look or what?

Ryan got blood or so he says.  Both he and Garrett say "I got blood" whenever they get hurt wether blood is involved or not.  While in Arizona this year he fell down outside the hotel.  Needless to say after lots of crying we had to bandage him up so he'd feel better.   Note that the top bandaid is covering the wound.  The others are there at Ryan's request (he said he needed them).  

Arizona Trip 2009

Dad and the boys at a Dodger game.

Ryan, Garrett, and Quinn (friend Emily and Jason's son) enjoying time together.

Every year since we have been married we drive to Arizona for a MLB Spring Training game.  This year we took Heather, Christian, and Jack along with us.  As usual we had a great time and hope to make it there again next year.

Missouri

Clarissa's first time in a plane, and Amber's first time without the boys for more than a few hours.

Grandpa Gibbs, Mom, me, and Clarissa.

Dad's siblings - Aunt Linda, Uncle Scott & Aunt Annie

Cousins - Alex, Tommy, and Allyn

This was a trip for just the girls.  Clarissa and I went with mom, Paul, Heather and Jack for cousin Sarah's wedding reception.  Clarissa and I had a great time enjoying visits with dad's family.  We sure do miss him!