Sunday, August 05, 2007

Double Fisting it the Mc Donald's Way

We went out to McDonald's to celebrate a no time out day for either kid at Daycare. With the heat our kids have been very "moody". And to have them both well behaved on the same day was a miracle. We had to celebrate and fast! We asked Cole what he wanted to do and he said he wanted to go to McDonald's to Play. So we all met up there and had a lovely time together. I had to take a picture of Ella who decide that cheeseburger and soft serve are better when eaten together. Cole made new friends and had fun playing. And Ella loves the play structure
because it fits her too. She can climb and slide all by herself.

Me and My Wagon


Don't you just love the "Abondoned" Photos.

My Size Jet


New Military Strategy. Smaller Jets Use Smaller Pilots.

I go FAST!


Sunday, June 10, 2007

Up Up And Away


This was a big trip for all of us. Traveling with two kids, and a disabled mother proved to be trying yet do able. The Kids Enjoyed their first Airplane ride and we perfect angels for the trip there. Now the trip back was a little different as we were on the road since 3:30 am. Still we received Compliments on how well behaved they were. Made me smile. Our trip included Family visits, Shopping excursion at our FAVORITE store in the world, Chad and I spent the night in the city and then to the Opera. We saw Don Giovanni. It was wonderful. My sister spent time with her mom and her niece and nephew. We also spent time at the Oakland Zoo. They have improved since I was a child and their children's section is fun and informative. Cole loved the giraffe and Ella adored the Otters. Ella just waved and said Hi to Everything and everyone that moved. We hope to make this journey again soon.

Saying Goodbye to Nana


Preparing for Disaster


Sleeping Ella


Sleeping Cole


Ella Amazed at the Otters Swimming


Climbing into the Otter Habitat


Ella Pleased with Herself


Ella was just pleased as punch to sit in the Otter habitate with Mommy. It was cool and slightly breezy.

Crossing the Lily Pads


Exploring the Zoo


Ella the Turtle


Cole and the Frog


Merry Go Round


Cole's First Roller Coaster Ride


Fly My OWN Plane!


Cole enjoyed the Windmill Farm, GO GO GO Wind Power!


Soooo Foggy

It was So Foggy the Fog horns were going off every 10 seconds. It amused Cole and made me smile. Don't you just love sense memory. The clicky clack of driving over the Bay bridge, the taste of the water, the smell of sea air. A great time was had by all.

A game of Peak A Boo


Ella and Daddy Playing at the Palace


Grumpy Cole

Cole refused to smile here for me. I think he gets his stubborness from me.

Ella at the Palace of Fine Arts


Mother and Daughter


Cole took this picture of Angie and Abulia. Don't they look happy.

Nap times were during Commute times


Ella and Cole took naps during the long journeys from point A to point B. Ella would not let go of her purse.

Driving

We did alot of driving during this visit. Here we are dead even with Angie in her Car.

We LOVE Ikea.


PLAYGROUND--- PLAYGROUND


When we were "lost" in Modesto we drove by a Playground. All Cole could do was whine pathetic like in the back seat "PlayyyyGroundddd" So after a day at IKEA Auntie Angie looked after Cole and Ella while Mommy and Daddy spent the night in San Francisco with a visit to the OPERA. Auntie Angie won Points by taking them to the playground and was rewarded by well behaved kids for bedtime.

Cheese!

Cole looking GQ for Auntie Angie's Camera

Wind- Der - ific


See Vic Be a KId

My Sister's Boyfriend enjoys having fun at the park too!