Happy Birthday Carson/ Party Weekend!

Last Saturday was Carson's 5th birthday so everyone came out to celebrate. My parents flew into Burbank Thursday afternoon and I was so excited to finally have someone come visit us on a Thursday so we could show them the South Pasadena Farmer's Market! This is truly one of my favorite things here. The market is so quaint and has so much personality. Not to mention this is a fantastic time of year here. Crew and I usually just load up on samples but with my parents here we actually bought some fruit too! It is so much better here!

My parents also spoiled me with flowers.

Some more pictures from hanging out at the market

There is also a Metro stop right there so it is very exciting to have choo choos coming every ten minutes!

Ever since we moved here I have wanted to try this grilled corn on the cob. Dad couldn't resist it either. It was soooo delicious!

After our walk to and through the Farmer's Market, we grabbed some dinner and headed down to Anaheim. Christian flew into Long Beach and Maren and Cam's family came in that night too. We all got up early the next morning for Disneyland! Matt and Christian were there at 7:45 to cram as many of the big rides as they could before we met them there about 9:45. Grandma with the boys as we start the walk over.
Grandma getting knocked around on Autopia

These boys really love each other and I can't believe that Carson is five!
Crew and his favorite Lightening McQueen!

Friday was Disney's official Christmas kickoff. I love this place at Christmas. The castle, the fireworks, the snow (yes, it snows!). It is so magical.

Waiting for the parade

The ladies

Maren and Parker. Parker is at such a fun age right now. He thinks he is one of the big boys and is hilarious to watch. He loves to give me loves too which I can't get enough of!

The Christmas Parade was a total hit with Crew

The next morning we attempted to take a family picture since we still haven't gotten us all in a shot since Christian came home from Taiwan. This may be seen again on my parents Christmas card even though it is not the best shot so act surprised!

Maren's fam did Disneyland again Saturday but our passes weren't good that day and my parents had to leave so we spent the morning in Newport. We walked the pier, played in the fun zone and ferried over to Balboa Island. It was a beautiful day.

The boys

Crew really enjoyed having Christian around too. Here he is sharing fruit snacks with him.

Dad and Christian on the Ferris wheel

On the ferry

Nothing like a corn dog right?

After Newport, my parents had to leave and Christian came back to South Pas with us. We enjoyed a lazy afternoon just hanging out and the next morning made Pumpkin Donuts. Umm, delicious! For some reason since they are homemade you think you can eat more of them too (key word is think).

We dropped Christian off at the airport later that day. We were all sad to see him go especially Crew who kept asking about him and why we left him at the airport. It was so much fun to be with everyone again and thank you Carson for providing a reason for it! We love you Carson, Happy Birthday! Thanks mom, dad and Christian for coming!