The tooth fairy will be coming tonight. The tooth is already in Connor's tooth pillow in his bed.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Connor lost another tooth (#3)
Connor lost another tooth today. This is the third tooth Connor lost.
The tooth fairy will be coming tonight. The tooth is already in Connor's tooth pillow in his bed.
The tooth fairy will be coming tonight. The tooth is already in Connor's tooth pillow in his bed.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Surf City
Last weekend we drove down to Huntington Beach so I could run the Surf City Half Marathon. On Saturday, we enjoyed the sunny afternoon at the beach.
The kids had so much fun playing in the waves...
And jumping off the sand hills...
and just rolling around in the sand...
We stayed at the Huntington Surf Inn, which was conveniently located 3/4 mile from the start of the race and right on the race route. This is a picture of the runners going by our hotel on Sunday morning.
The Surf City event was the last in the California Dreamin series, so in addition to the regular shirt and medal, I also got the California Dreamin jacket and medal. The California Dreamin series includes the SF Marathon, Long Beach Marathon, and Surf City Marathon. To earn the jacket and medal you have to run all three events doing any combination of half or full marathons. 
The kids had so much fun playing in the waves...
And jumping off the sand hills...
and just rolling around in the sand...
We stayed at the Huntington Surf Inn, which was conveniently located 3/4 mile from the start of the race and right on the race route. This is a picture of the runners going by our hotel on Sunday morning.Just before the finish...
After the race we got a picture with Jeff, a friend who ran the marathon.
The swag...
The Surf City event was the last in the California Dreamin series, so in addition to the regular shirt and medal, I also got the California Dreamin jacket and medal. The California Dreamin series includes the SF Marathon, Long Beach Marathon, and Surf City Marathon. To earn the jacket and medal you have to run all three events doing any combination of half or full marathons. Monday, January 31, 2011
Star Student
In January, Ryan was chosen to be star student for a week. He got a special crown, pencil and sticker. He got to be line leader all week and other special treats to make it a special week. Ryan was so excited and had to wear the crown all week long.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Las Vegas
We spent the week before Christmas in Las Vegas. On Thursday, Dec 16 we watched Connor and Ryan's Christmas musical at school in the evening, then drove to Bakersfield to spend the night. On Friday we drove the rest of the way to Las Vegas to our home for the week, Summer Bay Resort. On Saturday we explored the Strip, visiting the M&M store...
We watched the 3D M&M movie at the M&M store...
We saw Santa Claus at the Harley Davidson Cafe.
I guess the big guy is always watching to make sure we are being good, even in "sin city."
On Sunday, we went to the adventure dome in Circus Circus. The airplane ride was Connor and Ryan's favorite.
On Monday, we went to Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden.
The paths through the cactus garden was fun to run and explore.
We watched the 3D M&M movie at the M&M store...We saw Santa Claus at the Harley Davidson Cafe.I guess the big guy is always watching to make sure we are being good, even in "sin city."On Sunday, we went to the adventure dome in Circus Circus. The airplane ride was Connor and Ryan's favorite. On Monday, we went to Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden.The paths through the cactus garden was fun to run and explore.On Tuesday, we took a bus tour to the Grand Canyon (separate post).
On Wednesday, we painted shirts at the resort, saw the lions at MGM Grand, did some shopping on the strip, and swam in the pool at our hotel. The below picture was taken at the Coca Cola store with the Coca Cola Bear.
On Thursday, we plan to decorate flower pots at the resort, do some final exploring, then head to Granny and Grandpa's house for Christmas.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Grand Canyon
On Tuesday, Dec 21, we took a bus tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. We had to be at Planet Hollywood at 6:15am to check in and get on the bus.
Connor and Ryan were excited that we drove on Route 66 because they remembered this from their favorite movie, "Cars."
At least we had the scarfs, hats and jackets to keep us a little warmer. The white clouds behind us is suppose to be the Grand Canyon. Use your imagination.
The kids had fun climbing on all the rocks and after they got moving around, they forgot about how cold it was.
The kids had fun exploring. Ryan wanted to put money in the telescope, but we told him that the money wouldn't make the clouds go away to help him see better.
We were at the Grand Canyon for 2 hours. The bus took us to two different lookout spots and we got an hour at each stop.
Connor and Ryan were excited that we drove on Route 66 because they remembered this from their favorite movie, "Cars."
When we got to the Grand Canyon, it was rainy/snowy, foggy, windy, and cold. In the below picture, Connor is snuggled up beside me trying to keep cold. Ryan was too cold to join us for the picture.
The fog was so dense that we weren't able to see much of the canyon.
At least we had the scarfs, hats and jackets to keep us a little warmer. The white clouds behind us is suppose to be the Grand Canyon. Use your imagination.
The kids had fun climbing on all the rocks and after they got moving around, they forgot about how cold it was.
The kids had fun exploring. Ryan wanted to put money in the telescope, but we told him that the money wouldn't make the clouds go away to help him see better.
We were at the Grand Canyon for 2 hours. The bus took us to two different lookout spots and we got an hour at each stop. With the weather as cold and wet as it was, I think everyone was ready to head back when the time was up. 
Even with the stormy weather, it was a fun adventure. 
However, next time we go to the Grand Canyon, we will have to pick a less stormy time of year.
The snow that was falling while we were there mixed with the rain and didn't stick to the ground. But, the kids found some snow by the gift show and had fun stomping on the little patch of snow.
Even with the stormy weather, it was a fun adventure. However, next time we go to the Grand Canyon, we will have to pick a less stormy time of year.The snow that was falling while we were there mixed with the rain and didn't stick to the ground. But, the kids found some snow by the gift show and had fun stomping on the little patch of snow.
We got back to Las Vegas about 8pm. The bus tour was much better than driving it ourselves because the tour guide told us about the history of the towns we drove through and we were able to watch movies on the bus.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Ryan lost another tooth (#3)
Ryan lost another tooth this morning.
Now, Ryan has three missing front teeth. Two on the bottom, one on the top.
I guess the Tooth Fairy will be coming tonight.
Now, Ryan has three missing front teeth. Two on the bottom, one on the top.
I guess the Tooth Fairy will be coming tonight.Saturday, December 11, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
CIM Sacramento Marathon
Yup, this is marathon #2 for me this year. 26.2 miles. Ed, the kids and I drove to Sacramento on Saturday and we all ran a race on Sunday. I ran the marathon. Ed and the kids ran the 2.62 mile MaraFUNrun. Since it was threatening rain, I purchased a disposable jacket at the expo and the kids colored it. I am wearing it in the picture below, just before getting on the bus at 5am to go to the starting line.
All the way to the start, it was raining. As soon as we got there an exited the bus, it stopped. Amazingly, it was dry the whole race. We were even able to walk back to the hotel before the skies opened up and it started to pour.
All the way to the start, it was raining. As soon as we got there an exited the bus, it stopped. Amazingly, it was dry the whole race. We were even able to walk back to the hotel before the skies opened up and it started to pour. Below is a picture of Ed and the kids getting ready for their race.
And, their off...
Connor and Ryan loved running with the banana. Their goal was to beat the banana, gorilla and lion.
And they did. They finished the race before the banana, gorilla and lion and we were all winners.
And, their off... Connor and Ryan loved running with the banana. Their goal was to beat the banana, gorilla and lion. And they did. They finished the race before the banana, gorilla and lion and we were all winners.
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