Skiing at the Canyons

Day 1. 

*A small fortune spent on lunch up on the mountain. 

 *2 lost gloves -  Ammon !! :) 

* One brand new helmet + goggles run over by the car as we left the car park.

But it was sooooo awesome. 

5 days of skiing and every morn the boys were all up and ready to go first thing and then they would all ski right up until the last lift and then ski down the mountain to the car park lift. 

They would have skied another day and more if we had stayed. How do you tire out 4 sons ??  :) 

What an amazing holiday. 

Grateful for such stunning scenery , healthy bodies and time together. 

Disneyland Fav photos

Gotta love that selfie stick !! :) 

Disneyland travel tips 101 !

#williamsfamdisneylandadventure2015

So here's the thing - if you wanna go to Disneyland - I truely hope you do ! 

Here are some tips to help you prepare for and enjoy your time there coz let's face it traveling with your darling chiln is  not all dreams come true and smiles and stardust :) altho these moments are part of it there is a heap of reality thrown in there to ! :) 

Sooooo 

* wear comfy shoes for ALL DAY walking. 

*prepare to spend a fortune on everything 

-entry

-food 

-development of your sudden and all consuming Disney fashion / homewares and memorabilia fascination and style. 

-more food 

-more souvenirs 

* get into the fast pass thing. Saves heaps of time and you feel like a celebrity when you skip the line. 

*at least one of the rides you had come to see will be closed for renovations. Oh well. There are plenty of amazing experiences to be had Tony !! :) 

* take a back pack for most of your party for all the stuff'n things you purchase. Bottled water in your back pack is handy to. Buy this before you go to the parks. 

Our hotel did our shopping for us at no charge.  Handy huh :) The chiln ( and husband ) will still want " sodas " tho :) 

* be prepared for your child to need the toilet 1 minute before you reach the start of the line of the ride you have just waited half an hour for and yes this is even after you have told them multiple times to give you plenty of notice and yes even if they didn't need to go when you passed the restrooms right before you entered the ride line !!! 

* be prepared for at least one of the family to be whining as you leave Disneyland each day and yes that includes Dad-in fact especially Dad because he is keenly aware of the monies that have now been drastically drained from the bank ! 

The chiln will be whining because they didn't get that one last thing , even though you have bought them many things already and because they are VERY tired and hungry and jet lagged etc etc. 

Mum however is beaming with the bliss of it all -albeit "trying to ignore whining chiln and husband " blissful beaming !! 

Hoping this wasn't too depressing after all Disneyland is known as the happiest place on earth. Just thought I'd throw a little reality in there for y'all. 

We had an amazing time. Twill be forever a magic memory for us all and 

I'm so very grateful. 

We loved all things Peter Pan :)

Friends caught in the hailstorm fun :)

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I ain't afraid of no ghost !

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Happy Halloween breakfast tradition in its second year and going strong. A fun and easy way to enjoy some Halloween treats. It's all over by 9am and they can take their sugar high to school :) - sorry teachers. 

I would like to say there was pumpkin smoothie and pumpkin muffins topped with pumpkin seeds on the menu but alas good ole waffles with homemade jam and cream are the treat of choice from these Williams boys. 

I love the book " Happier at Home" by Gretchen Rubin and I thank her for this breakfast celebration idea. 

Yes it's American and yes commercialized but if it brings a smile to their faces and a memory to their heart then its worth it. Besides we believe in hallowing the eve and day when our dear loved ones departed from this life. We know their spirits live on and perhaps visit us from time to time. We will see them again them one day. Good ghosts rule !

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31:10:13 

Finishing Seminary 2014

As I sit to prepare my final lesson for 2014 I am feeling very blessed but it also feels quite surreal.  It is very true that the days are long but the years are short ! 

As I have prepared  lessons and taught Seminary throughout the year I have experienced many emotions - pure bliss , inspiration , peace, joy ,comfort and strength. 

There have also been many moments of exhaustion , worry , frustration and stress.

But all these things have given me experience and been for my good  (Doctrine and Covenants 122:7) 

The good has far outweighed the struggles. 

I have been guided by the Spirit of God every step of the way. 

I know I have been teaching the Lord's Gospel to the fine young students of Rosny ward. I am SO proud of them and it has been my absolute privilege to spend time with them each school morning this Seminary year. 

I hope we will always remember the wonderful truths we have learned this year as we have studied the Book of Mormon. It surely is a book for our day. It is full of wisdom that helps us be happy and safe. 

May we always look to our Saviour Jesus Christ. He is the light and the life of the world. 

I know He lives !  I love Him ! He is wonderful to me ! 

Just 2 chiln

Fletcher was in Launceston at UYC (Ultimate youth convention for Church ) We had sent him up on the bus. 

Gilbert was in Japan on a school trip and it was a holiday in China which meant Tony could have a few days off work.  So Tony and I and the l'il guys thought we would have some fun outings together. Loved it ! 

We took a drive to Launceston and stayed at the Country Club.  Dinner was a delicious buffet complete with chocolate fountain. The following day we explored lovely City Park where we rode the small train a couple of times,saw the monkeys and enjoyed a relaxing lunch on the cool lawn bean bags. 

We had a few places on our list to visit but the skies were so blue and warm that we stayed outside as much as we could.  A quick trip to the museum Phenomena Factory was fun too. T'was a treat spending time with just 2 children :) 

Love those socks Joshy :) luv u. Very stylish :)