August 2008 trip to Legoland

So, back in late August I was able to meet up with a mom that I met online --- We went to Legoland for lots of playtime fun for Bryan and her two kids. Since I haven't cleared sharing pictures of her kids I'll show a couple of Bryan instead...


Bryan and K watching a ride go by...




Bryan on our way out, proudly wearing his "drivers license" and soaking wet!

Fun with Koko

Back in October Alicia blogged about Timothy's adventure's with Koko the gorilla, she also gave a good amount of background on Koko and who she is. Well, Bryan was supposed to have Koko turned in on Friday last. Well, it was a crazy busy week and Koko will be returning tomorrow. She'll have the addition of a little kitten clipped on her jammies as well as a pink kitten Bryan decided to get her for Valentines Day.

Here's a couple pictures of Bryan and Koko's adventures.. I was really slacking in the carry the camera department.... I had to send Paul out to Walgreens to print the pictures for the book we return with Koko...

Birthday fun...

So, Saturday I gained another year on this planet. Paul gave me my present early because I was tempted to buy it myself so we've been enjoying my Wii Fit for over a week. On Friday Paul came home with beautiful orchids for me... I love that man. Saturday morning he ran out and grabbed breakfast then we headed over to t-ball team assignment, Bryan is an Indian with his first practice tomorrow (Tuesday) -- we'll see how that goes with the awful weather we're having. After that we headed to Stars on Ice which was actually my Christmas present. Bryan complained the whole way there but LOVED Yuka Sato. Then Paul took us to dinner at Anthony's Fish Grotto. Yummy lobster and grilled shrimp at a waterside table. It was a good day filled with lots of hugs and kisses.

Sunday we went to church then to Cafe 222. Bryan picked Cafe 222 because there's a Farmers Market right by it but it was cancelled for a Chinese New Year celebration so we walked over to the Children's Museum but it was packed since it was their "Free Sunday" so we didn't stay long. Lots of Wii playing once we got home and I cooked a really awesome meatloaf (sauted onions & mushrooms, layers of cheddar cheese...yum!).

Today school is closed for Abe Lincoln's birthday -- I was hoping to get out and do something fun with Bryan but this winter rain storm is kind of prohibitive -- I drive okay in the rain but I don't really think other people do. He also has next Monday off -- as does Paul. We were thinking of going to Knott's Berry Farm or Disneyland for the weekend but this rain doesn't look like it'll be letting up anytime soon. Palm Springs is out too due to the rain.. we may head up to Big Bear and enroll Bryan in ski school. Definitely will not take my car on that trip though -- Paul's 4 wheel drive will be mucho safer.

February Fun

So, Bryan has been begging to make brownies for some time now. They are currently in the oven. Here's a bad cell phone picture of him reaping his just rewards especially since they won't be cool enough to eat when it's time for bed.

(Can you guess where our laundry closet is in comparison to our kitchen?? Need to put away the laundry!! And my poor neglected wine rack is overflowing, just got another shipment!)

Speaking of bed it's almost time to put Koko the gorilla to bed. It's a really cool class project that his teacher does. Each student gets a chance to bring KoKo home to experience new things. I've taken a few pictures but they are on my camera and being the perfectionist I am, they won't be posted until I can edit them.

Koko is due for a fun week. I think we're going to the driving range to try out the club that Daddy bought him this past weekend. Then Thursday is the late day at the Children's Museum followed by karate. Saturday brings t-ball team assignment, Stars On Ice (do gorillas like ice skating?) and my birthday. Sunday of course is church as well as brunch following.

Well, I have a brownie batter covered child to clean up..... stay tuned for more fun.