Our T-Baller is done! He absolutely loved it and we did too. Great job, Jack!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Last Disneyland Until August
We went on a lot of things we hadn't gone in either in a long time or ever for our last, long day at Disneyland. We were gone for 15 hours and had a lot of fun. Luke ended up crashing in the stroller for a little while and they all did really well. It was the first time for all of us to see the classic Electrical Parade, which was cooler than I thought it'd be!
Jungle Cruise line. Total of five minute wait.
Jungle Cruise line. Total of five minute wait.
On the Cruise.
After Pooh
Leah fell asleep for a few minutes on Small World. She was so cute! I picked her up and carried her out and about two minutes into our walk to the train she woke up and said something like, 'Mom, I think I fell asleep. Did you know that?' She's a blast.
Disneyland Two Weeks Ago
We set a couple of days aside to go to Disneyland before we're blacked out for the summer on our passes. The first day was a couple of weeks ago and we had a great time doing and seeing some things we haven't normally done. Anna even did her first roller coaster (kid version, but still a great achievement for her)! I'm going to post more pictures to our Facebook account of our Disneyland trips since we ended up with so many pics these last two times.
At first I was a little sad to not be going to Disneyland for two months but after experiencing the summer crowds, I am more than happy not to go back while everyone else is there! Yikes, we spent more time waiting and in line and jus trying to get through the people than anything else. Maybe we're 'spoiled' because being locals, the it did make me appreciate the winter months more.
Anna just finished her first roller coaster.
At first I was a little sad to not be going to Disneyland for two months but after experiencing the summer crowds, I am more than happy not to go back while everyone else is there! Yikes, we spent more time waiting and in line and jus trying to get through the people than anything else. Maybe we're 'spoiled' because being locals, the it did make me appreciate the winter months more.
Anna just finished her first roller coaster.
After the Roger Rabbit ride. If I were in charge, this ride would be tossed out-- a total waste of space.
The Street Party dance (sorta like the parade for the summer) has a kid participation where they can go out during part and join in the conga line. Anna and Leah ran right out and Jack and Luke followed shorlty afterwards.
All of them in the conga line.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
This Is How He Slept
Really. I don't know for how long, but his is him sleeping during his nap. Maybe he was thinking it was time to get up but changed his mind...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
A Very Well Loved Baby Gift
When we were expecting Anna, Alex (aka Uncle Alex) bought a gift for us/her. It was a nice white light weight chenille blanket. If any of you remember Anna's early days (or entire first year), you remember that she did NOT like the car. I thought babies were supposed to sleep in the car. Anna didn't get that notice and instead she cried. Yup, nearly the whole time nearly everytime we went anywhere. Amazing that we had more children!
Anyhow, I had used this white blanket from Alex for her in winter because it clung to her while she rolled around in her early months. It became her staple blanket but she didn't seem particularly attached to it, she just loved to suck her thumb. In the summer of '02 we took a trip to Michigan and somewhere driving around (Anna crying) I decided to cover her up with her blanket to see if she calmed down. Worked like magic. I was shocked and then dismayed that I hadn't tried it earlier. From that day forward, it has been her comfort at bedtime even though the thumb-sucking is a thing of the past.
These days the good ol' blanket resembles something more like a rope, but we still call it her blanket and she still loves it. It has soft spots and rough spots and she dearly loves the way it smells, especially after it's washed :).
I was looking at this recent picture and it reminded me of everything that blanket has been through with us/her in the last nearly 8 years. Hopefully 8 years from now the blanket will be in some special memory box and not under her pillow every night!
Anyhow, I had used this white blanket from Alex for her in winter because it clung to her while she rolled around in her early months. It became her staple blanket but she didn't seem particularly attached to it, she just loved to suck her thumb. In the summer of '02 we took a trip to Michigan and somewhere driving around (Anna crying) I decided to cover her up with her blanket to see if she calmed down. Worked like magic. I was shocked and then dismayed that I hadn't tried it earlier. From that day forward, it has been her comfort at bedtime even though the thumb-sucking is a thing of the past.
These days the good ol' blanket resembles something more like a rope, but we still call it her blanket and she still loves it. It has soft spots and rough spots and she dearly loves the way it smells, especially after it's washed :).
I was looking at this recent picture and it reminded me of everything that blanket has been through with us/her in the last nearly 8 years. Hopefully 8 years from now the blanket will be in some special memory box and not under her pillow every night!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Diane's Wedding
The girls and I had a great time at a dear friend's wedding on Friday night. The wedding was held at a private home with a spectacular ocean view and was just stunning.
The girls were glossy-eyed at the beautiful house, the bride (who looks like a real life princess to them), the yummy cupcakes and nearly everything else. The parking was a little tight so they had hired a valet service for the evening so even our girls felt like little princesses being picked up by our carriage (Odyssey) after the festivities.
We got home at nearly midnight and they both did really well. Anna even stayed up the entire time reading on the ride home.
I'm going to put in a few more pictures than normal because there were so many beautiful and fun things to see.
The girls, the bride and the groom.
The girls were glossy-eyed at the beautiful house, the bride (who looks like a real life princess to them), the yummy cupcakes and nearly everything else. The parking was a little tight so they had hired a valet service for the evening so even our girls felt like little princesses being picked up by our carriage (Odyssey) after the festivities.
We got home at nearly midnight and they both did really well. Anna even stayed up the entire time reading on the ride home.
I'm going to put in a few more pictures than normal because there were so many beautiful and fun things to see.
The girls, the bride and the groom.
The new Haller Family.
Robin & Diane
Going down the aisle.
Wedding!
Before we left. The wedding colors were pink and brown and the girls had these dotted dresses so they wore them to match.
In front of the cake presentation.
More cake. The topper is a small cake, the rest is made out of adorable cupcakes.
Girl shot.
Wedding
The girls in the pink room (see below)
Anna taking a picture of the beautiful ocean view.
Another cute room in the house. This is post-ceremony and pre-reception so they're getting a little tired!
Before the wedding. You cannot tell clearly, but the ocean is behid them down the hill.
More Wedding - The Pink Room
This was just one of the beautful rooms in the house. It was perfectly girly even though it is their family room. Anna could have spent all night cuddled up in there reading some of the many books on the shelves!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Anna's Loose Tooth
Check out Anna's blog (on my sidebar) for an update on her latest loose tooth situation.
Anna's Piano Recital
Last Saturday afternoon we had the opportunity to go to Anna's recital with Mrs. Burdett and some of her other students. She did a great job and has absolutely no stage fright when it comes to performing. She played three songs and started of the afternoon with her 'I'm A Little Teapot' since it was a Recital & Tea.
With the program.
With the program.
Playing her first song.
Luke drinking his lemonade.
Leah thinking, 'What piano recital? I came for the food!'
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Jack is Six
What else is there to say? After missing a year of birthday pictures (thanks to a crazy life/move), I'm trying to get back on them again. This morning we took a few of Jack who was squinting in the cloudy morning-- so much like me with his eyes sensitive to light.
I love this kid and how he loves to play baseball, is just starting to 'want' to read lots of books, hangs out with older kids and seems to fit right in, is so sensitive to others and cares for them wonderfully and is almost always quick to have a joyful heart. There are so many more wonderful things about him and I'm so glad to share these years of his life with him and to watch him grow from a baby to what will, Lord willing, soon be a young man.
I love this kid and how he loves to play baseball, is just starting to 'want' to read lots of books, hangs out with older kids and seems to fit right in, is so sensitive to others and cares for them wonderfully and is almost always quick to have a joyful heart. There are so many more wonderful things about him and I'm so glad to share these years of his life with him and to watch him grow from a baby to what will, Lord willing, soon be a young man.
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