***Updated some posts before I get too far behind again***





Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter

Jordyn was up first and Ashlyn was taking forever to wake up, so we told Jordyn she could go look at her Easter basket without Ashlyn. She got 2 bathing suits, a movie, a notepad, a little purse with chapstick and a necklace and lots of yummy candy in her basket.
Ashlyn decided to wake up about 30 minutes later and was so excited to see her basket. Can't you see the excitement on her face?

Now she's waking up more. She was happy to get Stuart Little.


She was even happier about her 2 bathing suits.

Look at all the eggs Ashlyn found. Jordyn found a lot more, but she did have about 30 minutes to scope them all out while Ash was still sleeping.

Ash gets a lift from Daddy to help her get the egg on top of the fireplace.

Jordyn gets help from Daddy to reach the green egg in the plant.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Stanley's Adventure

My nephew Riley had an assignment for school. He read a book about a boy named Stanley who got flattened by a bookcase. He wanted to visit someone out of town but the airfare was too expensive so they mailed him. So Riley gave me flat Stanley when we came down and the girls and I took him on quite the adventure.
Ashlyn, Stanley, and Jordyn riding in the car to go to Sea Port Village
Stanley on the bike taxi

Stanley eating a cookie

Stanley had to wear his sunglasses because it was so sunny in San Diego. Even though he lost his eyes in a tragic accident that occured in my purse. You can refer back to the first photo to see what he looks like with eyes...sorry Stanley.

Stanley enjoyed some chips, salsa, and guacamole at dinner that night.

Stanley's adventure is almost over. He is flying to Oregon to get ready to be mailed back to California.

Ashlyn has gotten quite attached to Stanley. He kept her company on the flight home and got lots of hugs and conversations.

Stanley decided to watch some TV on the flight. Gotta take advantage of the Direct TV on Jet Blue. The only way to fly!!

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Lego Land

We were given free tickets to Lego Land by Darrick's friend so we thought we'd check it out. We'd heard different things from people, some loved it and some wouldn't go back. Well after a day there we decided we loved it and so did our girls. If we still lived in California we'd buy a years pass. Jordyn & Mommy on the boat ride
Ashlyn's slow moving kind of ride

Ash did great driving the cars!

So did Jordyn, she just likes things that go much faster!

The girls and the Princess


The girls on the airplanes

This was Ashlyn's favorite ride. They rode it 3 times. Look Ashlyn's not even holding on, she's getting braver!

Now this was Jordyn's favorite ride. The biggest roller coaster they have there. Her and Daddy are in the back row. If the line wasn't an hour long, she would've rode it all day!

Daddy and Jordyn getting wet!

Or should I say just Daddy...Jordyn kept duckin' for cover.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Sea Port Village, San Diego

We went down to Sea Port Village for the day. We gave Jordyn the option of taking a boat over to Coronado Island or taking a bike taxi around. Well see really wanted to go on the bike taxi, so this is Ashlyn, Daddy, and Jordyn on the bike taxi. He took us all around Gas Lamp and we ended up at Sea Port Village. The girls loved it!



The girls sharing a cookie




Jordyn with her little mouse friend.

Jordyn on the Carousel. This Carousel was in Portland, Oregon sometime in the 1960's, then brought over to San Diego. You learn something new everyday....



After Sea Port Village we met Darrick's parents in Grossmont at our favorite Mexican food place. They were singing Happy Birthday to Jordyn.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

San Diego Beach House

My sister and her two boys, Brandan & Riley took us down to their beach house in San Diego for a couple of days. We dropped all of our stuff off at the house and then headed over to Sea World for about 5 hours. Since it was Spring Break they were doing fireworks at 9pm so after the Shamu Rocks show we went to my sisters beach house to watch the fireworks from her rooftop. The kids got to enjoy the whole show but by the time I got up there I got to see only one firework go off. Tammy got to see the left over smoke in the sky, but at least the kids enjoyed it. So we got the kids in their pj's and my girls said they were hungry. We had an early lunch and now they were awake so late I knew they probably were hungry. So I left to grab them something to eat just down the street. Well I got their food and just as I was leaving, Tammy called and said both girls were sound asleep on the couch. My girls never fall asleep watching TV or not in their beds, so I was shocked! This is what I saw when I got home...


Looks like they had a rough day at Sea World!!

Uncle Johnny was flying into San Diego the next morning so he met us for breakfast and joined us in another day at Sea World.
Johnny & Riley in the front. Brandan & Jordyn behind them in the 2nd row! This is Jordyn's favorite ride to go on!



Jordyn, Uncle Johnny, Riley and Brandan on the Rapids. Jordyn loves to get wet!!
We had a blast at Sea World. After that we went back to the beach house to get some time at the Bay before we left. The beach was packed for Spring Break, so we opted for the more family friendly Bay. That worked good for Ashlyn because she hates the waves, won't even go near the water. Jordyn loves to boogie board and she scares me with how far out she goes. So I was happy to go to the very quiet Bay. My best friend Gina and her 2 girls Jenna & Jillian met us there too! All 6 kids had a blast playing soccer in the sand, splashing eachother, and learning about ghost shrimp from the diver guy that came out of no where. Thank you to Gina for bringing snacks for everyone to enjoy, our kids hadn't eaten all weekend...HeHe!!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Jordyn's 5th Birthday

When we asked Jordyn what she wanted to do for her 5th birthday she said she wanted to go to California to be with all her friends and cousins for her party. So being the good Daddy that he is, Darrick planned for us to go down there and have her party. On the flight down the flight attendant announced to the plane that it was Jordyn's 5th birthday and the entire plane sang Happy Birthday to her! I will never forget her face. I didn't take a picture because I couldn't take my eyes off her face to get my camera. She was sooooo happy! A moment I'll never forget!
We went to SkyHigh Party Zone for Jordyn's 5th birthday!
Jordyn & Ashlyn jumping away

Madison & Jordyn

Megan, Aftyn, and Ashlyn

Meme and my niece Emma


Onna & Jordy

Ainslee, Ashlyn, & Megan watching the Kareoke singers

Madison, Megan, & Sophie singing

Sophie, Megan, Ainslee, and Madison

Sophie & her Mommy Lili

Jordyn & her cousin Emily

Ashley(our babysitter that we miss), Jordyn, & Ashlyn


Birthday Girl

Making a wish
Enjoying the cupcakes!!