Max and Daniel

I love this picture of Daniel and his cousin Max.

When your cousins visit all the way from Atlanta, Georgia of course you have to have an In-N-Out Burger.

Summer Vacation

This year we took Daniel to Disneyland and stayed at the Grand Californian Hotel for 3 days. The highlight of the trip was definitely having breakfast with the characters. It was so much fun we had to do it twice. Daniel met Pinocchio, Chip and Dale, and characters from The Jungle Book. The Finding Nemo ride quickly turned Disneyland into the scariest place on earth, but we survived.

A Day with Thomas

I'm sure it's obvious to us all now that if Daniel is able to tie a train into any particular day, it's a good day. As part of our summer fun we all went out to Magic Mountain to check out the new Knapford Station. The highlight was meeting Sir Topham Hatt. Daniel was pleased to see him wearing a tie.

Then Daniel rode Percy about a dozen times.

Summer Fun

Today we enjoyed visiting with all the animals at the Los Angeles Zoo. We spent the day with Grandpa Alfonso. First we had to ride the train and pony to get warmed up.

Then we went to the zoo. No stroller. I think we're ready for Disneyland again.

First Movie

We decided to take Daniel to see his first movie and what happened? Of course he fell asleep.

And the Award Goes To...

Daniel got his first award today! We are so proud of him. I forgot my camera, so I had to settle for my camera phone. You may not be able to see what it says but it says " Daniel attained a high degree of proficiency in sharing, listening, following directions, participating in group activities, cutting, writing, number and alphabet recognition, playing games, taking care of his own needs and helping others." Congratulations Daniel. We love you!

On the farm

Three years ago today, Ben and I received the phone call we had been waiting for. The one that we had been praying for, for so long. The one that would change our lives forever. Our son was born and we received the greatest blessing we could ever imagine. As we look at Daniel today we are reminded of what a special gift we have received and are overwhelmed with happiness.

Today Daniel spent his day doing all of his favorite things. We went on a class field trip to Underwood Farms in Moorpark. Daniel had a blast. First we went on a tractor ride

Then we picked some strawberries. First Daniel had to test them to make sure they were worth picking. They passed.

The day just wouldn't have been complete without a pony ride or two

and a train ride of course.