Birthday @ Disneyland and California Adventure

We celebrated the twins 4th birthday at Disneyland. Their tickets of course were free but they made their money back that day. They started the day wearing their birthday shirts, our friend Teresita, gave them for their birthday. Then eventually they wanted to wear their last years halloween costumes where they dressed up like Mickey and Minnie. It was cute. We timed it just right so that we got the So Cal 2fer tickets and about 3 weeks later went to California Adventure.

Disneyland birthday first. It was terribly crowded. We got on some kiddie rides, went on Autotopia 5 or 6 times. KJ is really a good driver but with Emily I had a headache after I rode with her. KJ was really paying attention and although we were on some sort of a track there was still room to hit the divider. He did so good it was rather funny watching him really try. She didnt even look at the road. We walked around Toon Town and she took a pic with Mickey but KJ, no , too scared.

The best part was they had a birthday party at one of the resturants. It was $16 each and the host was Pat E. Cake and he wore a cake hat and they handed out cake in the shape of Mickey ears and you got to decorate and eat it. They had a few games and then Mickey and Minnie came out. The good thing, there was maybe 20 people so Emily loved it and Minnie kept holding her hand and walking around. They matched. KJ, no, too scared and not going anywhere near them. Oh well.....It was a long day and we missed the parade.

Then we went to Cal. Adventure and I really liked it alot. I kinda liked it better than Disneyland. The kids could do things and not wait in long lines. It was less crowded on a Saturday at the end of June, it was great. We went to see the Disney Playhouse show, great, we went into this playarea with rope bridges, slides and paths. NO wait, even better. We went to bugs land and a friend told me to bring their swimsuits and they played in the water for an hour and it was perfect. We got on all the kid rides. Then we walked by the Mickey ferris wheel and guess who wanted to go on it. We know Emily went on the one at the pier but my scaredy cat, KJ wanted to go and he was so good up there. No posing with Mickey but he will go a couple hundred feet in the air. Go figure. We then found a good spot for the Pixar parade. It was cool, I would like to take them back to that one. Hey my birthday is coming up.....thats ok. When they are 5 it will be much better.

I thought for sure being off for the summer I would have more time to keep up quicker with our lives events. Not happening......Until the next time.....lets see.....oh maybe 4th of July.....

Happy Birthday my Babies!!!

Yesterday, was their birthday and I guess I cant call them my babies anymore. They say "Mom we are big kids now." Yes they are. We spent a great day at the happiest place on earth and then a rest day today. I will post pics soon.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Makes My Monday

They were 8 months old and I dont know why, but they looked up like something
was there.



KJ always had to be near or touch Mimi.

From Twinfatuation here is what makes my Monday. Im gonna need it this week.

It is more rare than not when they pose for a picture but to say look mom, we love each other is truly a rare event.
They grown up fast.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Its been a busy weekend and I cant believe it is back to work tomorrow. Swimming on Mothers Day.

It started out with a wake up with a card and breakfast in bed then two hungry mouths....I want some. Oh ok how can I resist. I went with my mom, aunt, and grandma to lunch then before I knew it 5:00 already. My oldest said can we go swimming. We know the heater hasnt been turned on yet but sure it has been in the 90's last week. How cold could it be??? Kids dont care but mom was freezing. Luckily I was able to sit next to the pool just in case while they swam like fish in the water. My oldest, good swimmer, my youngest, he is a chicken and only went in 2 steps. My Mimi though, she was in and jumping. However she wore her floaties this time. First time this season in the pool. Before we got out she had taken them off. So in 6 weeks or so, summer vacation and we begin to live at the pool.

Happy moms day to all you mothers out there!!!

WayBack When-esday!

I have to say that the picture at the top of the blog says everything in a thousand words. The craziness of some days and then here is the "calm" picture which says it all too.

Remembering!

Our first profession picture done at a week old. Of course all they did then was sleep! I havent slept good in 3 years, but whos counting.

Our first halloween with big brother the skeleton and onesies for us. After all we were only almost 5 months old. No candy this year.

It only took us a few sleepless nights to figure out they had to sleep close to each other. After all for the last 9 months they were touching each other. We separated them in the crib but then finally figured it out. This is the way they liked to sleep and it never failed KJ always end up holding or touching Emily. They started out during nap time with keeping their hands to theirselves. He so needed her then. Now we can see that they need each other. MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PICTURE OF ALL TIME!!!

Our first easter egg hunt. What we were supposed to put eggs in the basket and not sit on them...OHHHHHH!!

Coming home from the hospital.......3 days old. Watch out everybody!!

I went to Babies R Us to start shopping for Chrissy's twins and I started think back to when the babies were little. Time flies by so fast and Im glad I was able to find some of my favorite pictures from my moms computer since I lost all of mine when my hard drive failed.

I can remember these times but it seems so long ago and everyday is a new day with these two, with the things they say and do as they are learning different things each day!!

Santa Monica pier

Sunset at the Santa Monica pier. A nice ending to a fun time!

My fearless Emily wanted to go on the ferris wheel and everytime it went around she put up her arms like she was on a rollercoaster and yelled out "yeah".

I tried to take good pictures but I was way too scared to take more. Mimi was not afraid one bit.

They both did like this kiddie ride.

KJ didnt want to go near the water.

Emily didnt care how cold the water was she was happy. She wanted to put on a swimsuit.

I wish the beach water wasnt so dirty. I hate getting all that sand all over me. Oh Well. Ill stick to the swimming pool.