Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Today was my day and we got to do all the fun stuff that I wanted to do, can you tell how much the kids enjoyed it? I wasn't all that bad. We started at Allison's for breakfast. Enrique got a Dino cake and Rora got a little of everything, including strawberries. The biscuits there are awesome, I asked for the recipe and they said that unfortunately they don't give it out, but that even if they did give it out, one of the vital ingredients can only be bought from Canada in bulk. What do you think that means? These biscuits are amazing and I don't buy the whole Canada thing.
After breakfast, we went thrift store shopping.
Today's purchases included:
safety bed rail:1.95
2 pairs of sandals for Rora: 4.00
maternity capris: 1.95
Folding Beach Chair: .90
Soccer Ball: .60
Time spent finding fun deals while Rique and Rora were entertained by grandparents: Priceless

After gathering our gear, we headed out to the beach. It was a bit cloudy, but cleared up for us to enjoy some time together.

I braved the cold and played in the ocean with Rique and was very glad I did. We both had a lot of fun jumping over the waves and getting wetter than we'd planned on.

Rora likes the beach too, just prefers to see the ocean waves at a 3-4foot distance above ground.

Grandpa read a book and served us watermelon on demand. Watermelon is my favorite food, didn't I say this was my "best" day.

Grandma was there at the beach too, she was just taking most of the pictures.

We ended the day by eating pizza, showering, getting cozy in PJs and watching Bed Time Stories with ice cream of course. The only thing that would make this day more perfect would be to have shared it with Seth. We miss you, only one more day left.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

We drove down to San Diego to visit Matt and Emily. Dad started the BBQ off by slicing his finger. This is him elevating it to slow the bleeding.
This is a picture of the empty bowl of Ranch Doritos and the little boy who finished them off single handedly.

Aurora loved climbing into this chair all by herself. I was lucky to find one pretty much identical to it at the thrift store today for 90 cents, so the fun can continue back home.

Not surprising, Aurora loved playing with Emily's glasses. Emily was so great to help with Aurora and which let me enjoy my meal in piece.

Uncle Matthew took us sailing in the late afternoon. Its neat to see him in his element.

Aurora loudly protested to wearing a life vest and sitting in one place, so Grandma graciously stayed with her in the cabin below and let me sit up on deck so I wouldn't get sick. Thankfully I didn't get sick at all.

This was our attempt at the beginning to get Aurora to sail up on deck. She didn't like it.

Rique and Grandpa loved sailing.

Aurora showed her appreciation to Grandma for taking care of her by consenting to join us on deck at the end of our trip.

Monday, June 15, 2009

We spent the morning with Grandma Sandoval at the house, she's still recovering from her cold and swore throat. Rique and Rora helped me wash the car and I did some much needed laundry. Aurora and Enrique enjoyed another afternoon at the park with their cousins.
Rique's off riding his scooter with the boys and Rora is enjoying her ride with Jayden.

Aurora has started spinning/dancing in circles. I don't know why she does it, where she got it from or when it'll happen, but here she is and boy does she look cute doing it. Apparently the bent arm is essential to the dance.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Grandma and Grandpa Sandoval made Sunday fun. After church, instead of watching the Lakers, Grandpa played ball with Enrique and Grandma played memory games.
Aurora has gotten the hang of this camera thing. She knows just when to look and smile for me. Today at church, someone said that Aurora looks like me, what do you think?

Rique loves Grandpa. He's so much fun to climb and wrestle with.

Rora is saying "Eese" in this picture. I think its so cute to see her little crooked teeth.

Here's the video you asked for Seth. As you can tell, he still needs to practice the song a bit more, but I'm sure he'll be ready for it when you come. Only four more days.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

All girls in the kitchen. Rora and Grandma
Amanda came over to spend the morning with us before her busy day. If you just look at the smiles, we kinda look like sisters.

Aurora loves spaghetti.

Aurora loves hanging out with Alyssa. Alyssa calls her "her sister." Here Rora is eating strawberries.

Rique jumped and jumped and jumped at Kaliz's 4th bday party.

Taking a drink before the pinata.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Roxy called us up and invited us to meet up with them and Cami at Marina Park.

Rique kept on the move the whole time we were there, from the sand to the ocean to the dunes and back, he was full of energy and having the time of his life. We ended up spending our whole day at the beach and we don't regret a single second of it.

Rique and Josh jumping the waves.

Adorable

Everyone loves playing in the water.

Jayden and Enrique both consented to be buried by Josh and Nathan.

We ended the day with a great fish fry at Seaward Fish and Chips and even tried fried Artichoke Hearts for the 1st time. As you can see, Enrique was very tired from all of the days play and is completely zonked out on the table. He woke up at the very end to eat two corn dogs.

Nathan and Aurora both love to dance. Here they are on top of a boogie board at the beach. Nathan takes such great care with Aurora, its very sweet.

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Thursday, June 11, 2009

We had so much fun visiting with all of our cousins. Thank you so much Aunt Robin and Uncle Terry for the delicious BBQ and great company.

Enrique played hard with Jason, Ethan and Lenny (Delesme's nephew). So hard infact that there are no pictures of them.

Aurora and Cindy stole the show with their matching dresses and sweet smiles. It was so much fun to see the two of them together. Born only days apart, we hope they will become good friends.