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Well the Finnigan’s and Lengerts were off camping again this year. We went for 10 days to Deception Pass. The kids had a blast looking for snakes and sea creatures. Amanda and I rested and had a few drinks. The long weekend was joined by some of the Fryer family and sadly Duaner could not be there(he was off on a fun and exciting photo shoot-bugger). We had a hilarious poker night and got one full beach day in. All and all a great holiday.
Now we are back to work and Amanda has gone fulltime. Kids are almost back to school and well we will be back to a daily routine.
Next on our family list….saving money….and where shall we go to next.

Well so far I am at a loss of what I will be doing in the distant future. Two interviews and two rejection notices. So looks like I will be taking the pay cut and working for the company that I have worked hard for the last six + years. Well at least before I do that we have the two week vacation. Headed back down to Deception Pass. Well just a quick update.

Will blog as much as I can for the next few weeks to see if I can sort out what I want to do and what will make me happy

The day started out in Goofy’s Kitchen for breakfast, we were treated to a great breakfast and about five or six characters showed up to greet the kids.



From there we moved on to a few attractions. We went to the show Aladdin. While we were waiting in line The Incredibles showed up and a signing and a photo op was in order.

From there Amanda took Jessica to her birthday party with the princesses. Derek and I headed over to get his Star Wars Lightsaber.




From there we caught the three parades. Disney Million Celebration, Pixar, and Electric lights





Tomorrow will be a light day of packing and then just going to a few of our favorite ride and attractions

We spent the day at Knotts, we were actually quite tired and didnt think we would make it but we did. It was a pretty good day. Lengerts spent the day on the big rides and the finnigan family spend the day watching the shows and the small rides. The girl are at Disney Town and Kris and I are taking care of the kids

Here are a few pictures of the day.

Well it is late so I am not going to tell you to much I will let the pictures do the talking on flickr

The Family with Minnie Mouse

The Kids with Jack Sparrow

Jessica in the Jedi Training. Derek also was in it a few days a go but didnt get very good pictures

Amanda relaxing at the pool, we decided to have a rest day. We were able to sleep in a little bit and spend a good day at the pool

Derek (aka Andie) built his Lego Indian Jones, and was able to play with it for almost the whole day.

Here is a picture of my sunburn on my shoulder, I have one on each shoulder that I got at Legoland yesterday. I have been applying aloe all day and it has gotten a lot better.

We are headed out to get something to eat.

We started out early for our 1.5 hour drive in a bus to Legoland. Which turned into about just over 2 hours. The Bus we took had problems before we got on it and then it kept stalling when we were on it. Once we got there if was the best time ever for Derek and Jessica. They really enjoyed the sites and the rides. The park was beautiful. Nothing like we could have imagined. We never got through all of it, missed 3 sections. Thanks to everyone for Dereks birthday money back in March- he spent $156.00 on 2 limited editions: Star Wars and Indiana….ps. Duane took home one set too! LOL

The one was really cool the bucket at the top would fill with water and then dump on the people below, one kid actually lost his shorts when the water hit him on the bottom. This was the water park inside of legoland

Here is one of Amanda, she is always tell the family to be careful and be safe, so we thought this was a great one.

Well I am tired and have a little burn so going to sleep. Hope all the family is doing well and talk at ya tomorrow.

It started out for a long day waiting in line for the new Toy Story Attraction, but then it ended well with Build a Bear. (Andie did display Duane with a webkinzs-LOL) It was 39 degrees and it was too hot for us. We left the park at 12:45pm and took a swim at the pool. We returned for the Indiana Jones ride and a cruise through the Jungle. Wow what a day. Saw Fantasmic and the fireworks and then it is off to bed….for Legoland tomorrow!!!

Here is a video of Duane having a good time with Jessica’s Penquin



Jessica playing the bucket durning a show on the main street of California Adventures

Few Pictures for the day be sure to visit flickr for the rest of the day.

Jessica and Mickey Mouse

Derek, Jessica and Cinderalla

Jessica and Derek at Build a Bear

Well all I can say is why is this man not married yet what a catch!!

The day started out pretty good just feeling our way around Disneyland. Character breakfast was a bust because something went wrong with Goofy’s Kitchen. So we had to reschedule for Thursday. We still go a free breakfast and was able to meet a few of the characters.

Then it was on to meet Duane, Derek was a Jedi Knight and so were the two Lengert Boys. Then it was on to more rides and hot hot hot day. Jaren and Jessica were getting really warm so we ended up in the Saloon to have a drink. This is where we enjoyed some good old music from the Billy and the Hillbillies band.

Well it is late so I will end with a few pictures of the crazy hats

love to all the family that couldn’t come with us

Started out at 6:00 am, We all woke up got ready and then headed to Ihop. Grabbed the shuttle and headed to the airport. We found the Lengerts and Fryers already there and waiting for the plane. The airplane was great fun for all. The kids had no problem with it at all and actually enjoyed it quite a lot.

We will keep you all updated on the fun we are going to have. Well we are headed to the pool for a dip!!!