We're going to Disneyland!

They did it!  The kids earned a trip to Disneyland.  They read the Book of Mormon and said their personal prayers for 75 days and did 25 acts of service each.  Hooray!!

We had told them we wouldn't plan the trip until after they had finished all the requirements, but the truth is, we planned it over a month ago and totally surprised them this morning.  While they were eating breakfast we sprung it on them.  We told them to get dressed and jump in the car.  We already had it all packed up and ready to go.  So fun!

This is our first real family vacation.  In the 5 years we've been married, we've gone to Washington to see Ben's family and gone to family reunions, but this is the first time it has just been us, our own little family, and I am so excited.  I hope it is "magical."

To help encourage our kids to be on their best behavior we are trying out something new.  We gave each kid 2 rolls of quarters ($20) to spend on the trip.  Every time they argue, or complain, cause issues, or leave garbage in the car they have to give us one of their quarters.  It has worked beautifully so far.