I ordered my birthday present early this year...Max offered to get me one for mothers day, but I wasnt sure I wanted one...so today after spending an hour reading all the ins and outs about this little guy I decided that I wanted it after all.
It also helped that Amazon lowered the price by $60 this week!!
I cant wait for it to arrive.
This is the only photo I took on the 4th of july. The kids playing in the pool and we had a late dinner at Kings, took a walk tour or College and watched the angels and Disney fireworks from the movie theatre parking lot...it was a good evening
Today...
After church the girly and I went to have a lunch on barstools (no baby brother) at the Cheesecake factory and we watched the Brazil/USA game...
Someone got his big boy bed built…I was feeling really sad about taking apart the crib, the crib my two babies slept in.
The kids played in the pool outside, it was REALLY hot.
We had showers and movie night, Cars.
I read this book that I found at the dollar used book store, I remember reading this series when I was younger. I checked publication date : 1955…I am not THAT old.
Yesterday…
I had to cancel a movie date with the girls.
The family was invited last minute to celebrate the birth of our good friends son, the sweet Travis. I had total baby fever…I got to hold him and smell him, brought back good memories and some pangs of maybe, possibly wanting another little one.
Called up my family to see if we could meet up but everyone was busy…so we headed to Griffith Park to see the trains, but it was soooo hot, we stayed about 30 minutes and left with very pink cheeked kiddos.
we came home and watched Michael Jackson videos with the kids. It was funny to watch them dance around and react to the rythym…Katya asks me…”Mama will you take me to see him in concert one day…” I said yes, I really didn’t want to get into more detail.
On his death, I have some very strong, fond memories of Michael Jackson. My mom really enjoyed his music and my brother and I were introduced early on to his talent. I remember going to see him (all of us went, even my dad) in concert during the BAD tour and we all LOVED Captain E.O. Its also something that my brother and I share, which I will always cherish.
I was sad to hear he had passed away, I know he was strange/quirky…but I guess I always felt like he was so used up by so many people all of his life that he snapped…but I personally cant deny how talented he was.
I meant to post this sooner, but the arrival of our tickets reminded me that the Honda Center is running a promo for the circus, we go every year and I found this flyer which is offering 4 tickets and 4 hot dogs and drinks for less than the face value (no fees) of the 4 tickets, we jumped on it, I dont need (want) the hot dogs and soda but I liked paying $19.50 each for $25 tickets (again, without fees which would make it like $35)...
http://www.hondacenter.com/Docs/Circus4Pk_Flyer.pdf
Today is day 2 of soccer camp and she LOVES it, she could live without the bees..(she HATES bees, is seriously freaked out by them...) The coaching staff is a bunch of young Brittish guys. Today we had a picnic after camp, I wish it were longer, it takes me 20 minutes to drive there and its only a 3 hour camp, but again, she enjoys it and I know it will help her soccer game.
Lame excuse for 12 on the 12th, but these 12 were actually taken on the 12th, for our sweet friend Rachel's birthday at Chik Fil A...donuts, nuggets, and a playroom what else could a kid ask for. I really need to get better photos the next few months, I have forgotten the past months.
Other Stuff on my mind...........................................
-Making plans to see this guy in a couple of months...
-Ate some really tasty Thai food for dinner tonight.
-Took the kids to the park and played.
-Scrapped with the girls on Friday night...so much fun....love those girls, it is nice to just hand out and laugh, eat spicy salsa...and celebrate fake birthdays.
-Tomorrow brunch for fathers day...
-Decided to return someones toddler bed and invest the money in a real big boy bed which will arrive next week...
-Cant believe June is mostly over!!!
My Dad turned 60. a small family party at the house, cuban food, portos cake, a slideshow on my brothers new MAC.
My baby brother turned 27.
My girl started summer camp.
Survived being a single mom for most of the week with max gone, he will be home in a few minutes (yeah!).
Thinking up a list of things that need to be done around the house...home improvement stuff, mostly just a list of little things.
A little under 9 years ago, this guy became our first kid. Today he turned nine. We love him...granted we dont spoil him as much as we used to but the kids get excited to celebrate his birthday. So i made some muffins (I hope dog friendly) and bought some cheap dog party decor and we celebrated this morning before school. He got 3 new toys (a carrot, donut, and football). Glad this little furry creature is part of our family.
In this and that news,La Costa is running a 50% off special through 6/6. If you are looking for a summer getaway you should check it out...I think this may be the excuse we needed to spend a couple of days there in July.
Also, I finally booked us a summer vacation...a Cruise. Yes Disney, and yes florida, again....the deal was too good to pass up, we are going in August. It will be our first cruise, I hope the kids enjoy it and that I dont get sea sick. We decided against staying extra days at the park, just one before we sail and two after (we cant miss epcot ).
Cruise tips with kids are appreciated.
On a side note...how does TICKETMASTER get away with charging $54 (!!!) in fees for $90 worth of tickets???? I hate that...sometimes it just cheaper to buy scalped tickets off ebay or stubhub.
Have a great weekend....
