Vacation
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Monday, June 17th, 2013Of all the things we did in Alaska the Mendenhall Glacier was the most amazing. We began with a helicopter flight up to the glacier. This was the first time Bill or I had been in a helicopter so we weren’t sure what to expect. I was situated in the front seat with the pilot [...]
Shh . . . Don’t Tell Elphie
Monday, June 10th, 2013On our tour of Victoria, Canada we went for a guided walk. The guide took us through Beacon Hill Park which is beautiful and lovely. When there a couple was walking their 10 week old Boston Terrier French Bulldog mix. Bill couldn’t help himself and had to scoop her up to get some kisses. She [...]
Girls Trip to Chicago
Thursday, March 28th, 2013Recently a girlfriend of mine asked me if I would like to go along with her on a trip to Chicago. It was over the kids spring break but Bill was able to take the time off and insisted that I take a break. It didn’t take much convincing to make me go. We left [...]
Thrill Seeking Mimi
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012On our recent trip to Disneyland Madeline was determined to show us how brave she was. Any ride that was deemed scary she wanted to ride and prove that she wasn’t terrified. She also wanted to ride every ride she could on her own, again to prove that she didn’t need Mom or Dad. She [...]
Disneyland 2012
Sunday, June 17th, 2012This year we decided to take the kids to Disneyland for our family vacation—which from here on out will be called a family trip not a vacation. Vacations are relaxing and restful, this trip was none of the above. We had crazy amounts of fun, very little rest and walked miles and miles. When we [...]
Little Ethiopia
Monday, August 1st, 2011Last year when we were in LA we drove through a little street called Little Ethiopia. We didn’t have time to stop and check it out but planned to in the future. This year as we were leaving Seal Beach, CA we decided to go explore. I needed more berbere (ethiopian chili spice) and there [...]
Picture Perfect
Thursday, July 28th, 2011There is something comforting about coming back to the same beach house and the same beach you have been to before. You settle in real quick like as if no days have passed. This year we had that experience. We spent another we at the Pineapple Cottage on Seal Beach, California. We had lazy mornings, [...]
Seal Beach for Annie
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011Annie continues to LOVE the beach. She plays out in the ocean getting tossed by wave after wave until she can’t take it any more. Then she rushes up the beach and tosses herself onto the warm sand and covers her self in sand. Over and over the same routine occurs. She can’t seem to [...]
Seal Beach for Kimmie
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011Kimberly gets so excited when the waves are approaching her. She literally jumps for joy each time the surf comes up. Going out in the ocean with Daddy is her favorite thing to do. She likes to go with him best because he can stand farther out and help her when she tires. She also [...]
Seal Beach for Mimi
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011Madeline learned to body surf this year. She was so proud that she was able to go out farther in the ocean. No longer is she too afraid, she can safely swim out and ride the waves without constant fear that she will be sucked away. However, when I go out farther in the ocean [...]
Seal Beach for Paul
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011Paul went in the ocean this year. I wouldn’t say he loved it but he certainly was able to get in at least once a day. He loves to dig, run and eat at the beach. He loves the cheetos I packed and everyday he would ask for plenty of snacks and cheetos at the [...]
#11 complete
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011Today was the day I finally crossed number 11 off my 50 by 50 list. The kids and I made a sandcastle kingdom. Bill created a moat and barrier from the ocean, which actually worked very well. It was a fun thing to do. Once built the kids went around the beach looking for things [...]
Sea World – Mommy Trip
Saturday, July 16th, 2011Bill has been working crazy long hours this month. I decided it would be fun for the kids and I to take a short trip to San Diego and Sea World. I was trying to find good rates on the internet. I was planning to take the kids on my own, but when I was [...]
Shamu Slam
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011The kids and I went to Sea World San Diego last week with Aunt Steph. We all had a fun time. The kids were so excited to see the Shamu character. So much that they almost tipped him over. Shamu was able to regain balance and we got a fun photo with him.
Spring Break 2011
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011At the beginning of spring break we had a chance to sneak away to San Diego. I got us a smoking hot deal on a 4 star hotel in the Gaslamp District through Priceline.com. We had a great time at the park. It was very laid back and we had fun. While the kids were [...]
If I could keep myself from doing it . . .
Friday, March 11th, 2011I want to focus on the house and make sure we get it painted this year like I planned, but then I get all itchy and need to wander. So far I have already booked three days in San Diego over spring break and a week in Seal Beach in the summer. We are going [...]
Merry Sea World Adventure
Saturday, January 1st, 2011For Christmas we bought the kids Sea Word passes. We figured we could get plenty of use out of the passes throughout the upcoming year. Since the kids were on winter break we went ahead and got a hotel room for two nights. Unfortunately, weather has been crazy and there was 100% rain on the [...]
Bahamas Cruise Part 1
Thursday, October 28th, 2010For my birthday Bill gave me a cruise to the Bahamas. It was such a decadent gift and I really enjoyed it. We left Wednesday night and set out on our journey to Miami. Thankfully both Bill and I are good at sleeping on airplanes. We arrived in Miami and caught our shuttle to the [...]
All By Ourselves
Monday, August 23rd, 2010On Saturday Bill and I escaped calmly walked out from our house and left Grammy in charge of the kids. We left and spent the time together at the Arizona Biltmore. The Biltmore is a very lovely hotel and one we had been meaning to spend some time at but never got around to. When [...]
Cabin Fever
Friday, July 24th, 2009On Wednesday of this week we drove up to Silver Creek, Arizona. It is about a 3.5 hour drive from our home. My cousin was up there with her kids and she asked if we wanted to come along for a day. I thought that sounded like fun so we packed up and went. The [...]
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