California

Shawn and I made the decision that no matter what we would always take an annual family trip.  We want our girls to experience the world (or as much as we can give them).  This year we decided to go to California and escape this dreadful heat!  We all four had such an amazing time.  Last minute we decided to head over to Cali Thurs early afternoon.  We wanted to take the girls to Sea World so, we stayed in Downtown San Diego at the Marriot, which ended up having the best view!  That night we ate some dinner and headed to bed.  We thought it would be better to get two beds in the hotel. 
It ended up that Shawn and Ava were in one bed and Adisyn and I were in the other.
 Even though I couldn't snuggle with my hubby I slept rather well! 

We couldn't resist eating at Hash House again!  Love that place!  They have the most interesting dishes that are huge!  After stuffing our faces, we headed to Sea World.  The girls had a great time and still talk about what Shamu does as they slide they're hand up and down. So cute!  It was so exhausting for all of us, so we only ended up being there for about 6 hrs.  Plenty in my opinion.  After Sea World we headed to Beautiful Oceanside where we stayed for two nights.  Shawn's Aunt's boyfriend let us stay at his apartment.  It was cute and perfect decor for an oceanside (literally)

apartment.  The best part was amazing landscaping that reminded me of being in Hawaii. It was so beautiful!  We mostly hung out on the beach the rest of the trip, it was AWESOME!




The girls are ready to go!

 


Gaslamp San Diego




View from our hotel room... Petco Park

 One of our favorite places to eat!

 It was soooo good!!!!!!!!!

Shawn's favorite!

 This pancake was HUGE!  I don't think this picture does justice!  By far the best pancake I have ever had, no need for syrup!

 This was a really cool billboard!  The shadow is made from cork screws! How cool!



SEA WORLD!



Shamu





The girls tried cotton candy for the first time and naturally loved it!




look at that cheesy smile of Adisyn




The girls got a stuffed Shamu and a Dolphin that we named Snowflake




Oceanside





Oceanside Harbor




Ava could not get enough of the water.  Adisyn on the other hand like playing in the sand... the water not so much!





toes in the sand




Daddy helping with a sandcastle





Charlie on the pier




The apartment complex had a pond where you could feed the coy fish.



We had a great time in California and look forward to wherever we are going next year!

When Shawn and I were dating and became serious we made a tradition that we would always get a picture frame for every new place we had vistited together!   This is our picture frame from oceanside, isnt't it cute!

Girls

We took the girls for a walk and decided to let them play on the playground nearby. They had so much fun! Before we left they were going down the slide all by themselves! They amaze me!

The girls have started showing more and more interest in the potty!  So I made them their very own potty chart!  So far they love it and its working impressively well!  Each time they go pee they get one piece of candy and a sticker, each time they go poop (which I have yet to witness) they get two pieces of candy and two stickers.  I think they feel proud when they see on their chart how well they are doing.  So far today Ava has 3 stickers and Adisyn has 2!  Very proud Momma!

Notice the baby that Ava will not put down!


Today I also took the girls to visit a new doctor, one that is closer to home.  They had to get two shots today and they didn't cry even one bit!  First time ever!  They are getting so big!  Also some good news they are now in the 25 percentile for their height and weight.  Still little beans but they are growing normal!

Date Night!

Two weekends ago Shawn and I decided to have a date night at home.  It was fabulous!  We rented a movie which we never do anymore.  And Shawn made dinner all by himself!  On the menu... beer can chicken, corn on the cob, salad, and mashed potaoes. 




Shawn even set the table.  Nice style babe!  Homemade aluminum foil candle holders, so clever! 




Our amazing beer can chicken.  So mouth watering good!



Back to crazy picture Mommy!

After looking forever for my cameras' memory card I finally broke down and decided to buy another one.  Its a shame to have such a nice camera and never use it!  We had a very uneventful but relaxing weekend and I of course was back to my crazy picture taking mood!  I'm posting some of my favorites below...

The girls have found a new love!  Cold cereal!  They love it and I'm not complaining its simple to whip together in the morning.

Adisyn gazing out the window... No idea what she was looking at but so CUTE!

Look at the beautiful smile!

Ava made this face after she decided to splash her milk... She wasn't happy it landed on her nose! LOL

Ava loves to line things in a row.  She made a design in the kitchen with plates.

Baby needs to eat too!
(Ava spent at least 10 minutes after dinner cleaning up her baby with a wipe)

After breakfast Adisyn decided she wanted to pick out her own outfit... this is what she came up with!  Then she gave us a few poses standing on the fireplace.  

Ava and Adisyn you are my everything!  Mommy loves you so much!

"My Wish"

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too
I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
You find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

-You two have forever changed me. Muah!

Its been Too Long!

Well well it has been too long!  I was trying to be good about updating for so long and fell off the wagon.  Proud to say I'm back on!  I like to keep this blog for not only familly and friends to see but for Shawn and I  to look back and reminiscence.  

Las Vegas '11

Shawn and I recently took our "husband and wife" vacation.  This year we decided to go to Las Vegas... primarily due to my HS reunion being held in the Sin City itself.  The reunion ended up getting post poned due to not enough purchases.  Anyway we enjoy Vegas and needed to get away.. plus we already booked our hotel.  We had the best time. Slept in a lot!!!!  We made some great memories and sure to be returning!





The beautiful parts of the drive... Almost to the border of Nevada



I have always wanted to ride the Gondolas in the Venetian.  So this time we decided too.  We had a great driver (I guess you could call him)  He had an amazing voice which help with the ambiance! 
For a split second it almost felt like we were in Italy.



Enjoying Breakast!  We were looking for a place that was amazing and couldn't forget and we found it! 
Hash House A Go Go
Ahh... the food was to die for!  (not literally of course)  We were referred from the concierge desk at our hotel. 




The BEST Bloody Mary I have ever had!




I ordered chorizo and eggs!  Once again the BEST!



Shawn ordered biscuits and gravy... yes there are biscuits somewhere in there.  As Shawn and I were stuffing our faces we discovered at the very bottom of this incredible goodness was mashed potatoes!  Ahhh DELICOUS!
We look forward to visiting the location in San Diego in a couple of weeks!

Mingus Camping '11

This year the infamous Mealey Mingus Camping was extra special.  Why you might ask?  It was the first time our girls have ever been camping.  They loved it and I loved seeing them get dirty!  It was fun because we were camping I didn't care if they were dirty and didn't care if they got me dirty.  I love camping and always have.  Shawn and I remember some of our fondest memories of growing up were camping and we are so excited to share that with our daughters and future children. 



Adisyn loving her first and new camping chair!




Minugs Lake... think thats what its called.  Such Beauty. 




Daddy and his girls by the hangliding ramp. 
Talk about unbelievable veiw.  Although Shawn and I were anxious to get out of there.  With the girls we were on edge and couldn't get comfortable!  We just have to see this amazng scenery everytime we are at Mingus.





Mommy and her Girls

Family Fun Day! (Today)

Today we spent some really fun quality time with the girls, my Mom, and sister Victoria!  We had so much fun!  We decided to take them to the San Tan Village mall.  We have passed the water play area and have never taken them.  They had a great time!  That is when the older kids left!  Once it got pretty hot we headed to the Dairy Queen for some cold treats!  We had such an amazing time and can not wait to take them again!



My beautiful amazing Mom of mine with the girls




My little-big sister!  Where does the time go!





Such precious memories!

A Day Just Hangin' With The Girls!

Adisyn refused to take these glasses off!  She even wore them to family dinner at Dave's BBQ! 

It's moments like this that take my breathe away!  Just when you feel so done with the normal stresses in life you see and experience moments like this.  Shawn is such a perfect Daddy!  I truely don't know what I would do without him.  I feel so blessed to have my babies grow up with such a strong father figure.