Memorial Day Weekend Fun

A full weekend recap will be available in the "Weekly Catch-Up" for weeks 21 and 22 but here are the pictures! The pictures are not in any particular order but include James Birthday, hanging out at the Pointe, a trip to Laura's, Fun in Scottsdale, Tempe Marketplace, and a barbecue at Becca's. Great weekend and lots of fun!!!!

How To Entertain A 3 Year Old (Tip #22)

Hand them a camera and make funny faces.....

Guest Blog By Sydney

Every once in awhile when its late and you haven't blogged you think "I gotta just get something up there" usually thats when a blog posts with a cute kid picture. Tonight was one of those times and I didn't know which picture to use so I asked Sydney. She came up with these three

Tempe Marketplace-A Year Later

Last year, Sydney went to Tempe Market Place for this for time and played with Camdyn. Today when we arrived back she stated "This is where I played with Camdyn"....and this year she plays with Brooke.

The Soap

So last month I mentioned that Sydney and I made some soap. We did three kinds, blueberry, strawberry and cucumber. Overall, I think they are turned out pretty good, with no preservatives they need to be used in 60 days. Here are some pictures:

James Shares The Joy!!!

First New Car!!!!! 2012 Honda Civic with built in everything!!!!! Thank you, Price Is Right!!!!

No Rapture on 5/21

The Little Rule Follower

Over the weekend we got a preview of "Ariel's Undersea Adventure". It's a really cool ride, with all the music from the movie and Sydney exclaimed "Lets do it again" as soon as we got off. I was a good little rule follower and took no pictures or videos.

I checked out You tube and didn't see any videos of the ride, but here is a good summary.

The Weekly Catch-Up (2011, Week 20)

Home: Last Sunday we started the day off by heading to Disneyland and hanging out with Ash and Laura. It was pretty crowded but we had alot of fun.

Monday night I flew to Phoenix and stayed at hotel BFF. After a long day Tuesday I got home and Sydney was thrilled when I arrived-I love that. Wednesday was David and my 14th wedding anniversary, we went to Smitty's Grill lunch and then took a walk down South Lake Ave, it was nice. Wednesday night, we went to dinner with the kids, mom and James at Outback.

Friday most of the family met for lunch at Chilis in Chino Hills and then went to the park with the kids. All the kids had a great time playing together-I think most took naps on the way home. That night we ate dinner at home and then headed to old town where the Cool Haus truck was it. David and I had the Apple Pie ice cream on a snickerdoodle cookie and Sydney had the lemon ice cream-all was outstanding.

Saturday, was a pretty lazy day. We hung close to home and then had mom, Joshua and Elizabeth over for dinner. For the adults I made the "Shaking Beef" Vietnamese salad and for the kids I made these sesame noodles (minus the spicy)

I Pick Sacramento

Before And After (No Brush Version)

The first picture was taken after I realized I had a rough night sleep in Redding but before I realized that I left my brush at home. The second is after I did my hair with just the flat iron. (after all it isn't socially acceptable to even go down to the front desk to ask for a complementary comb with that hair)

PS While it says they are complimentary, the Hilton Garden in Redding just tried to charge me 50 cents for a comb...not liking that

It's 5/22! Bedroom Remodel

When remodeling a room it is a requirement that you have an inspiration piece. A year ago today I acquired these fabulous coasters and I have been piecing the room together ever since.

PS We are aware there is a kid in the bed, its a parenting problem

Nutrimigen For Life?

Brooke has no allergies, we know this since we had her blood tested for EVERYTHING, yet every time she has milk she throws up a few hours later. This is why at 15 months she is still drinking the most expensive formula on the market. Today, we tried to switch her to Soy Milk, the pictures depict how much she liked it.

Happy Anniversary'

I Looked Up Famous Vernon's

But the only thing I could find is El Famous Burrito in Vernon Hills.

Dictionary.com has the following definition:

Ver·non   /ˈvɜrnən/ Show Spelled
[vur-nuhn] Show IPA

–noun
1. Edward ( “Old Grog” ), 1684–1757, British admiral.
2. a town in N Connecticut. 27,974.
3. a city in S British Columbia, in SW canada. 19,987.

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