California February 2009 post # 2

On Saturday we all went to Kids Space Children s Museum. This is Sherman the box turtle. Alexus is always pretending to be a turtle or a sea horse. When they said she could pet it she was so excited.

Alexus and Ava had a lot of fun riding bikes on the little road. All the kids had to wear helmets. Ava's head was very protected Alexus' hair was very protected.

The girls played for hours. They climbed through a tree like ants. They played with water - Alexus made sure she didn't get a drop on her. She hates getting wet!
When we were done at Kid's Space we walked across the parking lot and watched the end of the bike race that Lance Armstrong was in. I know I saw him I think he was wearing one of the yellow helmets!?!? It was fun to just be there with all the hype!

California here we come February 2009 post #1

Alexus and I made a trip to California to see the Dorny's. Friday while Debbie and Ammon went to work Alexus, Ava and I went to the beach. It was a beautiful day and the girls had a blast.

The girls weren't really interested in the water. But they had fun looking for Sea Shells and burying body parts in the sand

What's Up Doc??

We have a pink doctors kit and a blue doctors kit that Alexus and Jace love to play with.

They took turns "dying" on the "bed".

The bed was this little stool in the bathroom. It was so funny listening to them save each other!

Walking with Dinosaurs January 17th 2009

When I heard that Walking with Dinosaurs was coming to Salt Lake I thought "oh that would be too scary". Well we ended up getting tickets and going with Angela, TJ, Kim and Jace.

We took TRAX downtown and had dinner at the Gateway.

It was not too scary at all. Everyone had a great time!

My camera died right as the T-Rex came out

A Princess Party - That only Princes attended!

We spent a few days between Christmas and New Years and aunt Nancy and uncle Georges Midway House. My Mom and Dad, Theresa and her boys, me and Alexus and Kevin were invited up to relax and enjoy each others company. So Monday morning we were sitting around talking about when we should celebrate Alexus' birthday. I said "it's too bad I didn't bring her presents up with me"..... The rest is history!

Putting on the final touch before her Grand Entrance!

All the princes saluted her as she arrived at the Royal Party

Jace was her escort

She loved her cake!

The Aspiring Model Alexus

Here are some pictures we had taken of Alexus. A picture says a thousand words!

Such a "pretty kitty"

Alexus was a pretty kitty for halloween

She loved her costume so much we had to buy 2. She wore the first one out!

She loved to get her makeup on and act like a cat.

I would never....

Alexus loves to help in the kitchen. She wants to help make anything that I am making. We decided to make papaw his favorite cake for his birthday.....CHOCOLATE. She helped me make the frosting and then she put the sprinkles on. She could not help herself but to try a little here and there. We both had so much fun!

So Cal Vaca September 14th - 22nd 2008

This was the first night in the Hotel. We stayed at the Hyatt in New Port Beach. Alexus found this Hanna Montana Microphone at Walmart. She sang with it for hours! She had to have her "rock star" glasses on, stand on the "stage" and bounce with her hand on her hip. Too funny!

The first day we went to DisneyLand. It was a great day. Alexus got to meet a whole bunch of Princesses. She met Jasmine, Mulan, Belle, Cinderella and Mini. She was star struck and gitty - she could not believe she got to meet Belle - her favorite princess that day.

Day two of our adventure we moved hotels from New Port Beach to Anehiem. So we went to Laguna Beach for the day. Alexus loves the beach!!

Day three was at California Adventure. All I can say is the day was not a total waste!

Day four was back to Disneyland. We started at Goofy's Kitchen for breakfast. We me lots of characters and Goofy dance with all the kids. Goofy's kitchen is definatly a must at Disneyland. Alexus admiring Belle

This is Alexus, Jace and Trevor posing at Sea Port Village with the bay in the backgroung.

Day five we were on the move again. It was time to head to San Diego! We took our time leaving the hotel in Anaheim and got a little rest. We stayed at the Hyatt right by Sea Port Village. It was a "Grand" hotel! We could walk out the back door and be at Sea Port Village where they have shopping, dining, entertainment you name it. Here is Alexus getting her groove on with the live band.

Day six took us back to Sea World Alexus and I's favorite place on earth! We had Breakfast with Elmo. I'd say it was right up there with California Adventure - Hated it!

Alexus, Jace and I on the Oscar the Grouch ride at Sea world.

Me and Lex feeding the dolphins. We looooovvvveeeee to feed the dolphins! Did I mention Alexus loves to have her face painted? I think we had it painted everyday if not it was still on from the day before because she would not let me wash her face.

Day seven we went to Mission Beach. The plan was to play in the sand a little and ride some rides and go home. However, we could not resist the whole beach thing. We bought all of us a swim suit and everything we needed to hang out for the rest of the day. We should have known better and been more prepared.

A picture says a million words

Alexus and Jace watching Land Before Time While Kim and I pack. Another great trip comes to a close a great time was had by all!

Challenger Thats My School - August 26th 2008

My little girl is growing up too fast. Today she started preschool at challenger. She was soooo excited to go to "school"!Their drop off system is so slick I didn't even have a chance to get sad. I was pulling out of the parking lot before I even realized my baby was in school. Time FLIES!