We finally did it! We finally rode the helium ("hot air") balloon at the great park in Irvine! Ever since Allison saw a hot air balloon on some cartoon, she has been asking to go for a hot air balloon ride. What motivated us to go today was not only a free balloon ride, but free ice skating, as well!
It was a beautiful view from the top. I only got slightly nervous if I looked straight down.
Natalie taking a rest on a fun chair...
Once again spurred on from some cartoon I am sure, Allison has been wanting to try ice skating for quite a while! When Daniel told me the Great Park offered free ice skating (including rentals!) I couldn't believe it! Too perfect...
Natalie made one lap, and was DONE; (not upset at all, but just done!) Allison lasted the entire 45 minutes, and attempted to skate by herself without holding on to anything several times. I was quite proud of her endurance! If you'd have asked me ahead of time, I would have guessed their roles would be switched!
Grandma was here to come with us, and took Sierra for me so I could join the fun, as well!
As usual, Daniel skated like a pro! (But as usual, he spent most his time helping his girls!)
What a fun family day!!!
My parents arrived today... My girls were so excited we had to wait outside! Natalie reminded me that grandparents have privileges parents don't have. You see, when I was a kid, I was not allowed to pick dandelions and blow them as I would be spreading seeds all over. My mom was very clear about that. When it comes to grandkids, however, things have apparently changed. I remember a while back we were on a walk, and Grandma encouraged Allison, "Look, Allison! A 'pookyhead!'"
Pookyhead??!?! Are you kidding me?
My girls now love to blow pookyheads!
Silly grandma...
Here I go, again... bragging away... Remember the winter gardening we began a few weeks back? And, remember how my sweet husband invited the girls to help him? (If not, you can go here) Well, those seeds have literally sprouted away! So, my son-of-an-engineer husband did a little research online and found that our sugar snap peas needed something to climb on; and went right to work! Here's what he came up with:
(It is amazing to watch the little "feelers" grasp the strings!)
Allison is so excited, she can hardly stand it! "Mom, I can't wait for spring! Look at all these yummy vegetables growing. It's just so exciting! And, the lavender are starting to blossom... Oh, Mom... I just LOVE spring time." Me too, sweetie!
Am I allowed to brag on my blog? I guess there's nothing stopping me, so I will just go ahead... my sweet husband is incredible! I love how when we have a project he just does it! Remember this electronics drawer? Brilliant! And, he's done it again! This time he built a shelf to fit perfectly between our washer and our sink.
As with almost every project we have, he let the girls help. Remember here when he let the girls help him paint the shed? PRECIOUS!
It just so happens that a spare bottle of detergent fits perfectly right behind the first one! Below that is our dryer sheets, and below that is our trash can for lint!
Of course, the project isn't quite finished, yet. The bottom will actually be a drawer that pulls out, and we will put white contact paper over the whole thing, but it's almost there! Knowing my husband, he'll finish it up the next time he's home!
(I also found that cute doggie decal on clearance at Target, and couldn't pass it up!) It's the simple things that bring such joy! :)
I think you're AMAZING, honey! Hope I didn't embarrass you too much! But, I may have to spend the next few days bragging some more... (To be continued...)
Ooooohhh... I found another something fun that I just have to share! I grew-up playing boggle and scrabble, and absolutely LOVE words! I used to spend time in school creating my own "fonts." I love WORDS! Did I mention I like words?
If you like words like me, go check out this website: http://www.wordle.net
Here's one I did today. I just typed in Philipians 4:6-7, and....
I am just loving this md-70's weather in mid-February! We can be outside without extreme heat (summer), and extreme winds (fall). That is why winter and spring are my favorite Southern California seasons! I guess Sierra feels the same way, because she did NOT want to nap today, but enjoyed the outdoors with her sisters. So, we pulled out her new swing, and she got to make her debut on the Yehground! (The lack of a smile was due purely to fatigue... she was quite happy!)
We finally did it! We finally rode the helium ("hot air") balloon at the great park in Irvine! Ever since Allison saw a hot air balloon on some cartoon, she has been asking to go for a hot air balloon ride. What motivated us to go today was not only a free balloon ride, but free ice skating, as well!
It was a beautiful view from the top. I only got slightly nervous if I looked straight down.
Natalie taking a rest on a fun chair...
Once again spurred on from some cartoon I am sure, Allison has been wanting to try ice skating for quite a while! When Daniel told me the Great Park offered free ice skating (including rentals!) I couldn't believe it! Too perfect...
Natalie made one lap, and was DONE; (not upset at all, but just done!) Allison lasted the entire 45 minutes, and attempted to skate by herself without holding on to anything several times. I was quite proud of her endurance! If you'd have asked me ahead of time, I would have guessed their roles would be switched!
Grandma was here to come with us, and took Sierra for me so I could join the fun, as well!
As usual, Daniel skated like a pro! (But as usual, he spent most his time helping his girls!)
What a fun family day!!!
