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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
The day started out with getting out of bed to see the perfect snow falling to make snowmen. So we all got bundled up *again* and Colin made the girls each a HUGE snowman. Go, Colin, Go! What a smart man.
little helpers
half-way there
all done - apparently that wore the girls out.
That afternoon we headed down the street to the Kronemeyer's for Thanksgiving dinner.
Chase and Parker taking turns pushing each other around
We never seem to get a family picture on Thanksgiving, and this year was no different. Oh well.
little helpers
half-way there
all done - apparently that wore the girls out.
That afternoon we headed down the street to the Kronemeyer's for Thanksgiving dinner.
Chase and Parker taking turns pushing each other around
We never seem to get a family picture on Thanksgiving, and this year was no different. Oh well.
SNOW?!?!
It had been almost two years since we had any snow in our yard to play in. When the forecast called for snow - kids in our house got VEEERRY excited. It did not disappoint. We had 4 days of good snow play time. I was ready for it to melt away. Getting three kids bundled up and undressed 3 times a day is pretty exhausting. Regen thought it was great that school was canceled for 2 days to make an extra long Thanksgiving break. I think I burst her bubble when I told her that she had to make them up in the summer. Leave it to mom to ruin the fun! ;)
Guinness is definitely a snow dog. He loves it! He acts like a puppy when he gets to play in the snow. It is pretty cute.
Colin took the day off of work, so we made cookies and hot chocolate.
Guinness is definitely a snow dog. He loves it! He acts like a puppy when he gets to play in the snow. It is pretty cute.
Colin took the day off of work, so we made cookies and hot chocolate.
Regen and Mom go to Cali....
Regen and I planned a special trip for just the two of us. She had a hard time adjusting to 1st grade, so we thought a little one on one time may help. We had so much fun in Monterey visiting the Hovey Family. It was a beautiful weekend catching up with friends and playing in sunny CA.
Our first stop was at the Monarch Butterfly Preserve at Natural Arches State Park in Santa Cruz. We all know how much Regen LOVES butterflies and when the nice man sitting next to us on our flight down told us about this Regen's eyes just lit up and I knew we had to go see it. It definitely didn't disappoint. It felt as though we were in this magical fairy garden (can you tell I have girls?) There were literally thousands of butterflies flying all around us.
Walking down to the butterflies. They were in a eucalyptus grove, so it smelled wonderful too.
Monarch Butterflies everywhere
Those are big 'clumps' of butterflies
The kids found a nice viewing spot
I am pretty sure Regen could have waited for hours for one to land on her.
Next, we walked ACROSS the street at played in the sand and water for the rest of the afternoon. Gotta love California.
The next day we headed to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Another must-see for Regen.
Regen's favorite exhibit was touching the rays. That girl doesn't have a whole lot of fear of animals - except raccoons.
They have a pretty impressive jellyfish exhibit
The aquarium teaches kids about conservation and ways to keep the Earth clean and healthy. Here is Regen's suggestion: "We clean garbage up"
What a view
Having fun watching the waves crash
Waiting for the waves to crash over them in the glass tube
After playing at the aquarium, we took a walk and got ice-cream at Ghirardell's and did a little tourist shopping. Regen really loves the beach and wanted to play in the ocean again, so we took one last walk in the sand.
MMMMmmmm - Ice Cream!!
We had such a good time and may have to do another trip next year - but I have a feeling that I will be taking two little girls with me.
On a side note - Colin did just fine with the two other kids. He took them to the zoo - here they are acting like the monkey's that they are. I think it was good for him to get a little taste of what it is like to stay at home with the little monsters all the time. Chase is pretty challenging -and at a difficult age. Now he knows why when he walks in the door at 5pm that I am ready to give him away. :)
Our first stop was at the Monarch Butterfly Preserve at Natural Arches State Park in Santa Cruz. We all know how much Regen LOVES butterflies and when the nice man sitting next to us on our flight down told us about this Regen's eyes just lit up and I knew we had to go see it. It definitely didn't disappoint. It felt as though we were in this magical fairy garden (can you tell I have girls?) There were literally thousands of butterflies flying all around us.
Walking down to the butterflies. They were in a eucalyptus grove, so it smelled wonderful too.
Monarch Butterflies everywhere
Those are big 'clumps' of butterflies
The kids found a nice viewing spot
I am pretty sure Regen could have waited for hours for one to land on her.
Next, we walked ACROSS the street at played in the sand and water for the rest of the afternoon. Gotta love California.
The next day we headed to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Another must-see for Regen.
Regen's favorite exhibit was touching the rays. That girl doesn't have a whole lot of fear of animals - except raccoons.
They have a pretty impressive jellyfish exhibit
The aquarium teaches kids about conservation and ways to keep the Earth clean and healthy. Here is Regen's suggestion: "We clean garbage up"
What a view
Having fun watching the waves crash
Waiting for the waves to crash over them in the glass tube
After playing at the aquarium, we took a walk and got ice-cream at Ghirardell's and did a little tourist shopping. Regen really loves the beach and wanted to play in the ocean again, so we took one last walk in the sand.
MMMMmmmm - Ice Cream!!
We had such a good time and may have to do another trip next year - but I have a feeling that I will be taking two little girls with me.
On a side note - Colin did just fine with the two other kids. He took them to the zoo - here they are acting like the monkey's that they are. I think it was good for him to get a little taste of what it is like to stay at home with the little monsters all the time. Chase is pretty challenging -and at a difficult age. Now he knows why when he walks in the door at 5pm that I am ready to give him away. :)
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Happy Halloween!!
This year we skipped Redmond Town Center and just went trick or treating in our neighborhood and the big neighborhood across the street. We all had so much fun and will definitely do that again next year.
All dressed up
Our little monkey - so fitting!
Checking out some of the spooky decorations.
Trick or Treat - some people go ALL out!
After dinner and trick or treating, we came back for a special dessert - frozen chocolate covered ghost bananas and watching shows in PJ's.
Colin went all out on the pumpkins again.
Regen's
Claire's
Chase's
All dressed up
Our little monkey - so fitting!
Checking out some of the spooky decorations.
Trick or Treat - some people go ALL out!
After dinner and trick or treating, we came back for a special dessert - frozen chocolate covered ghost bananas and watching shows in PJ's.
Colin went all out on the pumpkins again.
Regen's
Claire's
Chase's
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