Disneyland

We love going to disneyland. On a recent trip we brought Carter along with us. The Monarail operator lets the little boys sit in the front seat, wear the equipment, and honk the VERY loud horn. We had a great time. We ate lots of Churros and yummy mexican food. I even had the boys take "glamor" shots!

First Day of School

I know I am way behind. Ryan started Kindergarten back in September. But on that note we love his teacher, and Ryan has made some great friends. Adam volunteers twice a month as like "room dad" and all the kids really like him. Ryan love his teacher Ms. Flores, and he already gets to work in a 1st Grade Journal...he is really excelling and having a great time. He hates the girls, they chase his and tell him they are going to marry him.

Polar Express

The weekend after Thanksgiving we went to the Polar Express in Williams Arizona. We brought along our nephew Carter, my Mom and Dad, and Adams Grandma Dora. It was a long drive. But we had a great time. It was so magical. We ate at a yummy pizza place, and the train was amazing. It was very old and it made if feel like we were really going to the north pole.

I'm back

So it has been a LONG time since I have last posted. But in my defense I have been busy. I got a new job and I am loving it. The hard part to get use to is that nobody is constantly watching me, they dont mind if I check my email and use the Internet, and all my coworkers are really nice! I mean in the first week they took me to lunch TWICE. I also need to mention that I work with Adam's really fun Uncle Jeff. So happy about my NEW JOB ---YEAH. I also need to mention that the company I was at before was just slowly chipping away at me..I felt underappreciated and felt like I wasnt growing or having alot of positive experiences...after four and a half years of working there non of the management said parting words or did anything...but I kind of expected that!

Ryan started Kindergarten and is loving his teacher and all of his new friends. It is like he has his on little U.N. group because all of his friends come from different cultures and backgrounds. We got his first report card and he is WAY above average and already exceeds the Kindergarten standards. Adam and I have figured out that he is better at doing homework, I am a perfectionist and get very frustrated. Adam is patient and kind with Ryan. I am greatful to have a husband who has virtues that I lack.

We are all doing great. We are excited for the holidays and I will have many pictures to come! I promise I will give my blog the love and attention it deserves!

8 things

I read this on Amber's blog and thought it was fun

8 THINGS

8 Things I did yesterday:
-went to work
-had a yummy taco at taco bell
-took Ella Asher and Ryan to the park
-Made root beer floats for Ryan and Ella
-Went to school
-Parked in staff parking because I couldn't find a spot...and DIDN'T get a ticket...from now on I am parking at the Institute Bldg
-Watched DVR top chef!
-Had tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich

8 Things Im looking forward to:
-Sushi on Friday
-Polar express trip in November
-Pumpkin muffins
-Ryan starting Kindergarten
-Painting my bedroom
-Gym climbing at hanger 18
-Where the Wild Things Are
- Empty fall days at Disneyland

8 Favorite Shows:

-Top Chef
-Flipping out
-30 Rock
-Law and Order SVU
-The Office
-Chuck
-Arrested Development
-Project Runway

8 Favorite Restaurants
-Wahoos
-Dukes
-Sushi Mora
-Taco Adobe
-CPK
-Yardhouse
-Lucille's
-PF Chang's

Enjoying Summer

Well it has been awhile since I have blogged and to be honest not alot has happened...just alot of work and school...but in the mean time we have enjoyed disneyland and the beach...here is a picture recap.
Sweet Claire and Ella love eachother so much.Here they are checking out the construction at California Adventure.




The Story on this ones is we were playing in the water features at disneyland and Ryan didnt have a change of clothes and it was cold and drizzly...well it attempt to dry faster I had him take off his shorts so I could ring the water out. Claire started to run away and ryan took off after her in just this outfit (if we can even call it that). Anyways he was VERY pround of himself--thus the pose! I know WHITE TRASH
Ryan has become such a fearless beach boy. He loves going out and body boarding and we have taken him out on the soft top surfboard and he loved it. He is fearless to a fault but it is really fun to have another waterbuddy.

Ryan got a huge trophy for baseball and this has motivated him to start actually wanting to practice. Here they are working on the skills.

You and ME and all of the people

Last night Me, Adam, Ryan, and my Dad met my Mom after work at California Adventure. We had so much fun..riding a few rides...sneaking in taco bell...and just relaxing. After, Ryan went home with my Mom and Dad and Adam and I just spent the rest of the evening together at Disneyland. It was so nice just to be alone (We love Ryan but he is in constant motion and loves all the crazy rides)...we rode quiet rides like the Mark Twain boat, and just sat on benches and people watched. It was so nice to just hang out with Adam. I am realizing how fast life passes us by, and it was almost like I slowed everything down last night.