California...

We just returned from spending a week in California. We had so much fun! We left Thursday morning and drove to Vegas. We stayed at South Point, went shopping at Towne Center, ate at claim jumper and Drove the strip. The babes loved the Casino, Sophie really wanted to play the games. We woke up on Friday and made the trek to California. We got lost of course and got in later than we were expecting. After checking into the hotel we drove around looking for somewhere to eat. We decided on Cheesecake factory. We walked around the mall for a while, then went back to swim. It was a little bit too cold but the babes enjoyed it anyway. Saturday we woke up to rain. We were going to go to the beach but it was really cold. We decided on Hollywood instead. We walked the walk of stars, wandered around Kodak theater and went to the wax museum. We actually had a really good time and laughed super hard. We left to find lunch and got back to the hotel around noon. Not having any other plans come to mind we decided to upgrade our Disney tickets and go an extra day. We got to the park around 1:30. Our first stop was small world. After a few rides in fantasy land including the choo choo and the merry go round, we headed over to California adventure. We went on the new Ariel ride and the Toy story ride. We decided on Hamburgers for dinner. While I ordered our dinner Cor went on soarin'. We were hoping Soph was tall enough but she was about 2 inches too short. We went back over to Disneyland, rode a few more rides and then waited to see Fantasmic. Daws had had enough and fell asleep. Soph really loved it and said she was worried for Mickey when the dragon came. We decided not to stay for fireworks and watched them on our way out. Both of the babes were asleep by the time we got back to the hotel. Sunday we woke up and Cor dropped the kids and I off at the gate and he headed over the ESPN zone to watch opening day of the NFL. We rode the rides in fantasy land, went on the Jungle Cruise and ate lunch across from the Rivers of America. Soph got a charm bracelet and wore it around the whole day. Cor met us after lunch and took daws back to the hotel for a nap. Soph and I went over to California adventure. We rode some rides and wandered around the stores. We went to down town Disney and shopped, then went back over to Disneyland. We rode rides until dinner time then met the boys for some pizza. We were worn out so we went back to the hotel and went to bed. Monday we were up and at the gate by 9. We went to the Fantasy faire to see the princesses. We saw Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. They were all so darling. Then it was on to Toon Town. We saw Mickey, Minnie and Donald Duck. Cor and Soph rode the roller coaster a few times. Cor and the babes rode a few more rides while I waited in line to see Rapunzel. That was one of my favorite moments of the trip. Soph was beside herself with excitement. Rapunzel was adorable and spent several minutes talking to Soph. Daws even got a kick out of meeting her. After that we left to eat lunch at the Rain Forest cafe' in downtown Disney. We rushed over to California adventure to see Disney Junior live on stage. We also saw Turtle Talk with Crush and watched the block party with the incredibles. We rode monsters inc then went back over to Disneyland. We rode Autopia then got a Mickey Ice Cream and waited for the Parade. Cor and soph rode small world then went to Toon Town to ride the roller coaster. Daws and I walked down mainstreet and got on the Train. We met Cor and Soph and the Toon Town Station and rode the train around the park. We left and got dinner at McDonalds. Tuesday we woke up and were going to attempt the beach again but it was still pretty cold. We decided instead of wasting a day we were going to go back to Vegas. We went to the outlets ate dinner at the buffet and watched movies. It was relaxing after walking so much the past few days. We woke up early Wednesday and drove home. We had a great time. We love taking our babes to Disneyland. They both love it so much.

Sophie's First day of Pre-school...

Little Miss Madam woke up so excited today. The first thing she said was, "I get to go to school today"! She picked out one of her new outfits and wore her new shoes. She was doing twist and turns in front of the mirror admiring how pretty she looked. When we arrived at school she met her teachers, Miss Julie and Miss Tammy. She got her school bag, and Miss Tammy showed her her locker. She was excited she got the apple locker. She played with the toys and met a few girls. We looked at her table, then went out to the playground. She played with her new friend Izzy. I am happy she knows someone, although they aren't in the same class. She didn't want to leave when it was time to go because "She hadn't made all of her new friends yet". I am excited for her. It will be a fun school year!