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Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
We are alive & well!
Just very busy lately! Thought I'd stop in & say hello.
We spent an awesome week in Anaheim from Sunday, March 7th through Thursday, March 11th, celebrating Grandma G's 60th birthday! We joined Grandma & Grandpa with my brother, his wife & 2 1/2 year old daughter. 3 days in Disneyland & California Adventure and we pretty much covered everything we absolutely wanted to do in both parks.
Last week was Daddy's birthday on St. Patrick's Day! Happy Birthday!!
We are also in full swing with Bubs & his Teeball, K in her Softball, Girl Scouts, and Religious Education/CCD. Not sure how we keep it all straight, but I have a calendar in my purse and in the kitchen. Somehow we've been managing to get where we need to be and staying sane. So far...
That's all for now. Hope everyone is doing well.
We spent an awesome week in Anaheim from Sunday, March 7th through Thursday, March 11th, celebrating Grandma G's 60th birthday! We joined Grandma & Grandpa with my brother, his wife & 2 1/2 year old daughter. 3 days in Disneyland & California Adventure and we pretty much covered everything we absolutely wanted to do in both parks.
Last week was Daddy's birthday on St. Patrick's Day! Happy Birthday!!
We are also in full swing with Bubs & his Teeball, K in her Softball, Girl Scouts, and Religious Education/CCD. Not sure how we keep it all straight, but I have a calendar in my purse and in the kitchen. Somehow we've been managing to get where we need to be and staying sane. So far...
That's all for now. Hope everyone is doing well.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Love this idea!!
Just had to share after reading an old friends blog. Check it out here...
http://samanthaleelee.blogspot.com/2010/01/fam-year-in-pictures.html
This is going to be my goal for the year. One family picture every Sunday of 2010. I was thinking how sad it was that I already missed one Sunday, but NO!! - we took a family photo in all our Steelers attire during their last game of the season. :( Sadly it was the last game of the season but yay - I have the first photo of the year!
We'll see how I do. And how cooperative the family is on week 40! I have a feeling P's not going to be so thrilled with this idea. More reason to take photos. Just what I need!!
http://samanthaleelee.blogspot.com/2010/01/fam-year-in-pictures.html
This is going to be my goal for the year. One family picture every Sunday of 2010. I was thinking how sad it was that I already missed one Sunday, but NO!! - we took a family photo in all our Steelers attire during their last game of the season. :( Sadly it was the last game of the season but yay - I have the first photo of the year!
We'll see how I do. And how cooperative the family is on week 40! I have a feeling P's not going to be so thrilled with this idea. More reason to take photos. Just what I need!!
Monday, January 04, 2010
Rose Parade 2010!
Happy New Year! The kids, P & I along with P's parents and my parents all went down to Pasadena for the Rose Parade on January 1st. This is definitely a wonderful experience! I sure hope the kids remember how much fun we all had. I took plenty of pictures to remind them.
Here we stood, with a great view of Colorado Blvd at the intersection of Colorado and Holliston. Got here at 8am and the first of the parade went by us at 9pm. We were about 3/4 down the parade route.
We were so close to the floats! Great view and great weather! We were on the sunny side, so it was over 70 degrees. We had just enough sun tan lotion to keep us from getting burned! And we stripped down, had to take off all the sweatshirts and put on our sun glasses. No complaints though - it was BEAUTIFUL!
Here we stood, with a great view of Colorado Blvd at the intersection of Colorado and Holliston. Got here at 8am and the first of the parade went by us at 9pm. We were about 3/4 down the parade route.
We were so close to the floats! Great view and great weather! We were on the sunny side, so it was over 70 degrees. We had just enough sun tan lotion to keep us from getting burned! And we stripped down, had to take off all the sweatshirts and put on our sun glasses. No complaints though - it was BEAUTIFUL!
2 hours of standing. Taking turns on the 2 mini seats that were brought. Moving to the shade every now and then. And when it was all over - the mile and a quarter walk back to the car. Well worth it though for all of us. Luckily no one had to go potty until the walk back to the car (and we managed to find a line inside Raley's - just to avoid the port a potties).
This adventure surpassed all my expectations! Thank you to my father in law for giving us the idea to go! We went on a whim & we would all do it again. A nice weekend getaway for the kids. We spent the first night in a hotel in Santa Clarita - about 45 min north of Pasadena. And then after the parade, met back in Santa Clarita for lunch and drove up to Bakersfield for another hotel stay. The hotel stays themselves were an adventure. Bakersfield had an indoor pool so we all went swimming. And both hotels had great breakfasts so I think we definitely got our moneys worth!
Here's to more adventures with friends and family in the year 2010! Wish everyone a very happy new year. Keep in touch!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. Mine feels like a whirlwind. 3 days off and then back to work.
Just wanted to say hi to all. Sorry its been a while. Bubs is keeping us busy with nonstop holiday activities. Christmas night, he asked if we were going to take down the decorations "tomorrow." I said no, we can enjoy them just a little longer. And he asked ... but why, Christmas is over.
And then the next morning, he asked me if he can take the ornaments off the tree and stack them. I'm just not ready for that yet! We have a house full of new toys and clothes that we have to find places for.
And with 3 extra people (my mom, dad, & grandma) in the house, its a tight fit! Cozy but enjoyable. I've truly enjoyed having everyone here for the holidays. Thank so much for coming - Mom & Dad. I think everything has gone pretty smoothly! Hope the accommodations weren't too bad!
All for now. If I don't get back before Thursday - Hope everyone has a safe & happy New Year!
Just wanted to say hi to all. Sorry its been a while. Bubs is keeping us busy with nonstop holiday activities. Christmas night, he asked if we were going to take down the decorations "tomorrow." I said no, we can enjoy them just a little longer. And he asked ... but why, Christmas is over.
And then the next morning, he asked me if he can take the ornaments off the tree and stack them. I'm just not ready for that yet! We have a house full of new toys and clothes that we have to find places for.
And with 3 extra people (my mom, dad, & grandma) in the house, its a tight fit! Cozy but enjoyable. I've truly enjoyed having everyone here for the holidays. Thank so much for coming - Mom & Dad. I think everything has gone pretty smoothly! Hope the accommodations weren't too bad!
All for now. If I don't get back before Thursday - Hope everyone has a safe & happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Scouts on Skates
K's girl scout troop was invited to an event at Dublin Iceland last night. I had RSVPed for 3 of us last month. It was Monday night football so I didn't know if daddy would join us. Turned out we all went as a family - we went ICE SKATING!
I had agreed to let daddy go ahead and skate with the kids. But, after tying up their skates and watching him juggle the 2 kids I ran to the front door to see if it was too late to join them. For one, I was anxious to get out there on ice skates myself. And for 2 - I thought he could definitely have used my help! They were 2 kids that have never been on skates before hugging the rail.
Bubs really surprised us though. He wanted to do it all by himself. He'd skate a few steps, fall down, get right back up, skate some more and then do it all over again. By the end of the night, his gloves, pants and bottom of his shirt were all soaked with ice. Reminded me of Bambi at times, slipping all over the ice. I was really impressed with both kids though for first timers. K was a little more hesitant but got the hang of it and only fell a few times. Mostly she and I held hands as we step and glidded around the ice rink. Daddy stuck with Bubs although he didn't want ANY help. He was a very determined little fellow. Definitely the type of activity he needs to be more involved in to exert all his energy.
We skated from 6:45 to almost 8pm. I had heard some kids make it around the ice once and end up in tears because they are so frustrated and want to quit. My kids ended up in tears because it was time to leave - K had tears rolling down her cheeks. We were one of the first to go (and only by 10 min or so), but it was 8pm and their bedtime. She woke up this morning and already asked to go skating again.
A successful night! And fun family event making it feel even more like the holidays! Nothing better than bundling up in layers, ski hats, gloves, and ice skating to Christmas music with the family! The girl scouts even treated to hot chocolate and cookies. What a memorable evening. (We won't forget it either this morning - as daddy & I get older, there's a little more aches and pains after ice skating!)
I had agreed to let daddy go ahead and skate with the kids. But, after tying up their skates and watching him juggle the 2 kids I ran to the front door to see if it was too late to join them. For one, I was anxious to get out there on ice skates myself. And for 2 - I thought he could definitely have used my help! They were 2 kids that have never been on skates before hugging the rail.
Bubs really surprised us though. He wanted to do it all by himself. He'd skate a few steps, fall down, get right back up, skate some more and then do it all over again. By the end of the night, his gloves, pants and bottom of his shirt were all soaked with ice. Reminded me of Bambi at times, slipping all over the ice. I was really impressed with both kids though for first timers. K was a little more hesitant but got the hang of it and only fell a few times. Mostly she and I held hands as we step and glidded around the ice rink. Daddy stuck with Bubs although he didn't want ANY help. He was a very determined little fellow. Definitely the type of activity he needs to be more involved in to exert all his energy.
We skated from 6:45 to almost 8pm. I had heard some kids make it around the ice once and end up in tears because they are so frustrated and want to quit. My kids ended up in tears because it was time to leave - K had tears rolling down her cheeks. We were one of the first to go (and only by 10 min or so), but it was 8pm and their bedtime. She woke up this morning and already asked to go skating again.
A successful night! And fun family event making it feel even more like the holidays! Nothing better than bundling up in layers, ski hats, gloves, and ice skating to Christmas music with the family! The girl scouts even treated to hot chocolate and cookies. What a memorable evening. (We won't forget it either this morning - as daddy & I get older, there's a little more aches and pains after ice skating!)
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Best Day Ever
Mom & Dad went out of town last weekend to Las Vegas for the Creed concert. We left Sunday & got back on Tuesday, so I'm having a hard time getting back into the swing of things. It was a nice, quick vacation and thankfully its Friday!
Before we left, last Saturday we decided to take advantage of a great offer that Gilroy Gardens was offering. A back to school special for $9.99 per person.
http://www.gilroygardens.org/schoolspecial.html
I never really thought we'd head back there, we had been twice when the kids were younger. Its a bit of a drive and I thought the kids were getting a bit too old for the park. But for a day away together to ride some rides at for $50 for the entire family (with parking), what the heck!
We got there right as the park was opening at 10am and went straight to the rides. On some rides, K & Bubs were the only riders. They got to pick which "car/strawberry/artichoke/garlic" whatever they wanted to ride on. And there were 2 rollercoasters that both kids were tall enough for. Bubs made it by less than 1/2 an inch! We rode them 5 times. One time staying on and moving to the back of the coaster. There just wasn't anyone in line so they got to pick front or back - where ever! They thought that was the coolest thing!
We were so busy, the kids just wanted to keep going & going. We had to stop them so we could eat some lunch and that was after 1pm! By then it was close to 90-100 degrees so after lunch they cooled off for the 2nd time in the water play area. We let them go in their clothes and it didn't take too long for them to dry off again. The longest wait for a ride ended up being for the Train that circled the park. We had to wait for it to circle the park twice. That was our last ride though & we said goodbye to Gilroy Gardens & the heat at 3pm. It was quite a full day.
The kids had a blast. The best part for me was hearing K say "That was the best day ever!" in the car heading home. I couldn't believe it. It didn't really compare to Disneyland. But it made me smile thinking about how it was a very good day. The family all together having fun. It just goes to show that kids don't need much. A trip to the simple amusement park made our day!
Before we left, last Saturday we decided to take advantage of a great offer that Gilroy Gardens was offering. A back to school special for $9.99 per person.
http://www.gilroygardens.org/schoolspecial.html
I never really thought we'd head back there, we had been twice when the kids were younger. Its a bit of a drive and I thought the kids were getting a bit too old for the park. But for a day away together to ride some rides at for $50 for the entire family (with parking), what the heck!
We got there right as the park was opening at 10am and went straight to the rides. On some rides, K & Bubs were the only riders. They got to pick which "car/strawberry/artichoke/garlic" whatever they wanted to ride on. And there were 2 rollercoasters that both kids were tall enough for. Bubs made it by less than 1/2 an inch! We rode them 5 times. One time staying on and moving to the back of the coaster. There just wasn't anyone in line so they got to pick front or back - where ever! They thought that was the coolest thing!
We were so busy, the kids just wanted to keep going & going. We had to stop them so we could eat some lunch and that was after 1pm! By then it was close to 90-100 degrees so after lunch they cooled off for the 2nd time in the water play area. We let them go in their clothes and it didn't take too long for them to dry off again. The longest wait for a ride ended up being for the Train that circled the park. We had to wait for it to circle the park twice. That was our last ride though & we said goodbye to Gilroy Gardens & the heat at 3pm. It was quite a full day.
The kids had a blast. The best part for me was hearing K say "That was the best day ever!" in the car heading home. I couldn't believe it. It didn't really compare to Disneyland. But it made me smile thinking about how it was a very good day. The family all together having fun. It just goes to show that kids don't need much. A trip to the simple amusement park made our day!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Disney Cruise coming back WEST!!
An announcement was made last Friday - from the Disney website:
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 11, 2009) – For the first-time ever, Disney Cruise Line will offer Alaskan cruises during a four month season of seven-night sailings aboard the Disney Wonder in summer 2011. Combining the natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska with the unparalleled, family-friendly experience provided by Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Wonder will depart out of Vancouver, B.C., calling on popular ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway.
Disney is also repeating their Mexican Riviera cruise! Decisions, decisions, and lots of saving. The kids would be older this time around (9 and 7!). I think they could enjoy it even more than last time - if thats even possible. And as parents we might get a little more time on our own as the kids experience the kids only clubs. We are already thinking about it! Scary thing is - "Guests will be able to book Disney Wonder and Disney Magic itineraries for the 2011 season beginning Sept. 28, 2009." Thats just a few days away!
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Congratulations to my brother & his wife!!
On their new baby girl!
Casey Ann
7lbs 11 oz
20" long
Born this morning, 8.22.09
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