Lolo's - #4 Museum and Visit with Baboo & Liz

A few days ago we went with a friend of mine, Melanie, and her two boys to the Children's Museum here in Temecula. It was the coolest museum that I have ever been too. It actually has received an award from Nickelodeon for being one of the best. The kids had a great time and it was so fun to catch up with Melanie and spend time with her!

Then yesterday we got to hang out with Baboo and Liz. We went swimming and then out to dinner at Pat & Oscar's Pizza Restaurant (one of our favorite places!!). It was so fun to spend time with them! The girls loved every second of it! Even little Brooke (who hasn't seen Baboo since last fall when she was 10 mo. old) was all over him and wouldn't let him leave her sight. She kept chanting his name in the car as we were driving to and from places. We love Baboo!

Lolo's House #3 - Beach Day

Today we went to the beach with Lolo. Madelyn and Kaelyn had never been to the beach before (Brooke went with me when I was here in July) so it was a big treat for them. They dug in the sand, built a sandcastle with my mom, jumped over the waves... I dug up some sand crabs for them to see and hold. There was even a plane that flew by with a banner attached to the back of it that Madelyn got excited about just like I would when I was a little girl.

They really liked it until a huge wave knocked Madelyn over and she fell right on top of Kaelyn. In her struggle to get back up she pushed Kaelyn all the way under the water and mushed her face into the sand. Poor Kaelyn! She has the worst luck with water. She has fallen in the pool twice and now this! Besides the fact that she was covered with sand from head to toe and was uncomfortable she actually didn't overreact as much as I feared she would. Big sigh of relief! Since I grew up with going to the beach all Summer long it was nice to give my girls a small taste of what my playground was like when I was there age. I sure do love the beach!

On their way to the beach driving with Lolo while wearing their cool shades!

Kaelyn with Lolo

Madelyn having fun digging in the dirt

Brooklyn and I catching waves. Brooklyn would not stay away from the water. She loved the waves.

Cute Brooke

Building a sand castle with Lolo

Maddy and Lolo at the water. Love this picture!

Lolo's House #2

This morning when I was telling the girls what the plans are for the day Kaelyn piped up, "We have done something everyday!" and then excitedly ran to get dressed. I have really tried to make an effort to keep them busy and to enjoy my time with them without the distractions of voice lessons and school.

My birthday (two days ago) was a perfect day. The girls and I went swimming in the morning, ate lunch, took naps and then went to Coldstones to celebrate with ice cream. Later on that evening my mom took me out to dinner at P.F. Changs and then we went and saw a movie (thanks mom, you are the best mom ever!). The girls were babysat by a really good friend of my mom's. They had so much fun that Brooklyn wouldn't come to me when we went to pick them up. She just didn't my mom's friend to put her down.

Then yesterday we played at the playground and went to the library in the morning. Then after dinner we went swimming with Lolo. Madelyn has become such a fish! Yesterday she was swimming all over the place. She is really becoming a good swimmer. Kaelyn hates the water (she has fallen in twice in the past two years almost drowning). We are working on getting her to feel comfortable swimming with floaties. Brooklyn has no fear of the water. Half the time she is pushing herself out of my arms to get a way from me.

Kaelyn hanging out on the steps

Brooklyn did not really like this seat, but it was easier for me to keep track of all three girls with her in it.

Madelyn "the fish" in her stylish fish goggles.

At Coldstone celebrating my birthday (stuffed animals were also guests at the party)

Kaelyn striking a pose.

Madelyn looks so grownup in this picture.

Brooklyn and I shared an ice cream. Here she is begging for more.

On the way to the babysitters

I just love her smile!

Madelyn has loved to wear these headphones this trip. I think they look adorable.

Kaelyn's hairdo this morning.

Lolo got her HP Notebook out for Brooklyn to play on. She was in HEAVEN!

Lolo's House #1

We are here at my mom's house (Lolo) in San Diego for this next week before we move to Colorado while Jay is in Missouri for a Barbershop Convention. We got here on Sunday and have been having a really good time.

Here are some pictures from yesterday. Earlier in the morning the girls and I went to a local farmer's market. I gave them each a bag and told them they could load them up with whatever they wanted. They loved it and now we have tons of healthy, yummy snacks! Madelyn told me that it was the best day ever (and it was only 10:00 AM - Love it!). On our way out of the store the cashier was so enamored with Brooklyn that he gave all three girls balloons.

Then later on we met up with an old friend of mine, Stephanie, and her kids at the mall near by. The kids loved to play on the quarter rides and play area. It was nice to visit with Stephanie! We get to see each other about every two years so it is always nice to catch up on each others lives.

Later on in the afternoon after a fun video call with daddy and a yummy dinner with Lolo we went swimming for Family Home Evening. The girls were so worn out after swimming (a sign of a successful vacation day)!! I think it took Kaelyn a total of 3 seconds after her head hit the pillow to be asleep.

Girls with their balloons from the farmer's market. They played with them all day!

At the mall playing! I love Kaelyn's smile here! So grown up!

Madelyn and all the friends she met at the play area.

Let's see... How many kids you can fit into one toy car?