L.A. County Fair

We haven't been to the fair since the big kids were little babies and even then we only went one time. So Saturday we decided it would be fun to take them. We bought some discount tickets at Costco on the way and by about 5pm we were finally in the gates. We got a little food right away, some chicken kabobs, corn dogs and some fried zucchini all that for around $70, what a deal. :( after that we headed over to check out the animals. We got there just in time to see a calf being born. It was amazing. I thought I got some shots but they didn't turn out so good. There were so many people squished in there to see it was hard to get a good shot in there. I am so happy that the big kids and I got to see it. Made the whole trip worth it for me. Asher got to feed a cow. Lorelei loved to check out all the animals. Next we headed over to the rides and games. Riley and I rode the giant rainbow slide together. That was a blast. Then we threw some money away at trying to win a giant stuffed Pikachu. Pretty much impossible. Next we got some ice cream and caramel apples then headed home. The kids were all beat and it was a long long walk back to the car.

Summer trip to Nana and Papas

A couple weeks ago before summer break came to an end we took a trip to visit Nana and Papa. As always we had a wonderful time. We got to spend lots of time with Emily and Rebecca which always is the highlight of our vacation. While we were there we visited Lake Tahoe, went miniature golfing, rode go carts, had a birthday BBQ for Uncle Patrick and Jeff, I played blackjack at the Casinos, had a couple dates out with Jeff, went to the animal sanctuary, went hiking at Eagle Falls, went to the local water slide park, went jet skiing on Lake Tahoe, I rode for the first time on the back of my Dads Harley, had a nice night watching falling stars with my mom, hmm I am sure I must be forgetting something. It was such a great trip. The kids all did great especially Lorelei. She was in love with my mom the whole time. She went to bed great, took great naps and had so much fun with her Nana and Papa. We took a little side trip with just the big kids to Lake Tahoe for two days. I just love it there. Wish I could spend the entire summer on the shores. After a little over a week it was time to come home. The kids were all upset and wanted to stay. We are really looking forward to next summer.

First Day Of School

Today was the first day for Baylee and Riley. Baylee is now in sixth grade and has moved on to middle school. Riley is now in the fourth grade. They both were really sad to have summer come to an end as am I. Can't wait to see how their day went today. Asher starts preschool next month. He will be going two days a week. It will be a year full of drop off and pick ups for Lorelei. I am sure it will be a great one though. (The second picture is from 2007, second and kinder) Just wanted to see how much they have changed.

Hollywood Bowl Star Wars for Rileys Birthday

Last night we celebrated Riley's ninth birthday at the Hollywood Bowl. The kids had a great time. We had a picnic dinner on the grounds outside then enjoyed the show. We had a babysitter that night (our second time ever, the first being last week) so that made it even better because we were able to just sit back and enjoy. Here is a little about the show. I made the shirts for the kids the morning of the show. I had been planning on making them for a couple months now but that's how I roll these days. I think I like the thrill of a deadline.

On Friday, June 3 and Saturday June 4, 2011, the famed amphitheater will host the unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams' epic Star Wars scores. Narrated live by Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrayed C-3PO in all six films), the production features principal conductor Dirk Brossé leading the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and choir, accompanied by specially edited footage from the films displayed on a three-story-tall, high-definition LED super-screen -- one of the largest ever put on tour. The live music and film elements are synchronized in order to create a full multi-media, one-of-kind Star Wars experience.