Our Disney adventure

We spent the past two days at Disney:)

Monday we drove up and spent the day at Disneyland. This was Kailani's second trip and Zachary's first. We got an early start and spent the morning and afternoon walking around, visiting characters, and going on the rides. Kailani loved visiting with the princesses. Zachary's favorite ride was It's a Small World.

We left the park around 3:30 to go check in to our hotel. After we were all checked in, we had dinner at Goofy's Kitchen. Kailani liked seeing the characters and dancing with Goofy. Zachary took advantage of the buffet and ate just about everything. He really liked the jello! Dale even made a comment about it on the table!

After dinner, we headed back into Disneyland for some more fun.

This morning we got up bright and early and headed to California Adventure. We had breakfast at Ariel's Grotto and visited with all the princesses. Kailani went on all of the kiddie rides in the "It's A Bug's Life" area. The "buzz" in the park was that Kobe Bryant was there...we saw him, and then everyone we passed was talking about him.

We headed out abou 2:30 to get all our things together for our trip home. Kailani got a Belle costume. She's all set for Halloween! Zachary got a "1st Mickey" t-shirt. Before heading home, we had dinner at Bubba Gump's. We didn't even realize there was one up there. Apparently it opened about 2 years ago.

Now, it's time to rest up for Legoland on Thursday. The new waterpark opened and Kailani's been wanting to go check it out.

Happy Birthday Jaylynn

Today we went to two birthday parties! First, we headed to Air Time for Nyah's party, a little girl from Kailani's school. This place is just like Pump it Up, where Kailani is having her party next month. The kids jump around on lots of huge inflatable jumpers and slides. I took Zachary down one of the big slides a few times and he loved it. Kailani enjoyed playing with her friends from school, especially Alex...they've become close friends! We didn't stay at the party for the pizza and cake because we had to head out to Jaylynn's party.

There were kids from the military moms meetup group at Jaylynn's party. Kailani has become close with some of them, and Zachary too. The kids had fun playing. They did a pinata and pin the tail on the donkey. Zachary enjoyed eating the ice out of the drink bins. Kailani had so much fun she didn't want to leave...she ended up sleeping over Becky's house. I hope she was good.

We're going to take it easy and do some things around the house today. We're headed off to Disneyland Monday and Tuesday. I made reservations to have breakfast with the princesses on Tuesday morning...Kailani will be so excited.

San Diego County Fair

Today was my last day of work, and the kids' last day of school, for the summer! I picked the kids up from school early and we headed to the San Diego County Fair. Kailani was so excited to go. When we got there, she couldn't be stopped from running to all of the different rides. She rode the bumper cars for the first time. She enjoyed playing the games the most though. She won her very own fish. We'll see how long it lasts. Both Kailani and Zachary got to ride the carousel and enjoyed it. We'll probably head to the fair at least one more time before it's over.

Another earthquake

We've lived in California for 6 1/2 years now and I've never felt as many earthquakes as I have in the last 2 months! We had another pretty large earthquake tonight...a 5.7. I was sitting in bed working on the computer when I felt everything shake and heard the windows rattle. I jumped up to check on the kids, but they slept right through it. They keep talking about all these aftershocks from the "Easter Quake" and how we should be gearing up for the "Big One" whenever that will hit! It's a little scary!

Almost at the end

Well, I'm almost at the end of the school year (and my current online class). Yesterday was the students' research showcase and the high school graduation ceremony. I've planned and organized this event for the past 5 years, and each year I wish I could just "show up." There's a lot of responsibility on the person who plans the event. The entire event went very smoothly...no major issues. I heard that last year was a mess! I planned the event last year, but wasn't actually there to put it all into action because I was out on maternity leave. This was the first year I actually had to speak into the microphone during the graduation ceremony. I called out the graduates' names as they came up on the stage to get their diplomas. I also shared their future plans. Since their parents are the teachers, the parents present their child with the diploma. They then shake hands with our director and superintendent. I am glad the event is over...only one more week of school! After the event it was nice to go out for dinner and drinks. A few of the teachers went, but it was mostly administrators (including the superintendent) who went out. It was nice to be in an informal setting with all those "important" people.

Today Kailani and Zachary had a birthday party to go to. One of the little girls from the military moms meetup group turned one. Her mom and I have gotten closer over the past year. I first joined the group about a month before Zachary was born and she and I were both pregnant at the same time. If I remember correctly, our due dates were a few days apart, but the kids ended up being almost a month apart because Zachary decided to come so early:) Kailani had a great time at the party...it was ice cream themed. There was a bounce house, a pinata, and a pin the candle on the cupcake game. There was a little kids' table...all the chairs had cloth covers with fancy bows. Some people go all out for parties!

First steps

Zachary took his first steps this weekend! He's become very brave. He can take about 4-5 steps on his own before he falls. He is still really wobbly, but I'm sure he'll be walking around like a pro in no time.
We hung around the house all day today until late afternoon. The kids and I went to one of the military mom's houses for our monthly cooking club. This month's theme was "dip it." We had to bring anything that had to be dipped in order to eat it. I made a warm sausage/cheese dip. Actually, I was the only one who made the food item...lately people have been "cheating." We're really supposed to make the item that we bring. This one was a tough one though. Kailani had a good time playing with all the kids. She always has a great time with the group. I am looking forward to summer vacation so we'll be able to do more with the group. Only 2 weeks left!

Zachary's 1-year dr. appt

This afternoon Zachary had his 1-year doctor appointment. He weighed 25 pounds, 2 ounces. His growth has started to slow down a little and he's closer to average weight now. Everything was normal as far as his development. He did get 4 shots and a TB test today and he didn't like that very much. He got 4 colorful band aids that he had already pulled off before we left the parking lot. We have to go back to the doctor on Saturday to have his TB results read.
Kailani is excited that her cousins are coming over tomorrow. Becky and George are going out to dinner and to a concert, so we're babysitting:) I'm glad to be able to return the favors that my sister has been able to do for us lately.