Camping with friends

This three-day weekend, we decided to camp for two nights at Leo Carillo State Beach.  Camping with 18 people (11 kids and 7 adults) was a great experience because there was always someone to hang out with and all the kids got along very well.  When will we go again???

My first 5K

This year I made a resolution to participate in a marathon.  Then I realized how long that was and it quickly changed to a "run."  So I decided to sign up for  the Santa Monica 5K.  I wanted it to be enjoyable with the ocean by my side.  My close friend, Cindi, decided to run with me so we did it!  We trained on our own and encouraged each other through text messages and it was a great experience.  We ran the 5K and my overall time was 35:51, which was 11:32 minute per mile.  Out of #1582, I was smack in the middle coming in #755.  My goal was not to be last and I did it!  When will I sign up for my next race???

Bubbles

Noah's last time in a bubble in preschool.  Literally because he is in a bubble and figuratively because he will no longer be in the preschool bubble.  Isn't this bittersweet???

A Date with Mom

Noah and I went to Castle Park today to play mini-golf.  It was his first time playing and he absolutely loved it.  He did really well but lost his ball in the lake at Hole 15!  I decided to take him because I am starting to realize that the time we spend together will change drastically once he enters kinder.  I can't believe he will be going into a full day program this August and although I am very excited for him, I am also kind of sad that we won't have the luxury of skipping school (like we can now), we will be apart for a longer period of the day, and I will no longer be his "teacher."  It was a really great morning and we had a ton of fun.  Micah is asking about his Mommy Date and we'll have to do that soon... when will that be???

Downtown LA

After a morning of t-ball and film festival at Redcat, we decided to hop on the Metro and go to Olvera Street for the Cinco de Mayo celebration.  That was a mistake.  It was crowded, hot, and there was just too much commercialization... so we just hopped back on to the Metro and walked around downtown visiting the Central Library (where we met up with a preschool buddy).  Downtown was empty and it was really nice to take a walk with the boys.  When will we do it again???

Redcat

After Noah's last tball game, we ventured to downtown LA to check out the annual REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival.  The boys loved it and it was so cool to see different animations from around the world.  I wonder if it inspired the boys the same way it inspired their dad???

First trophy

Noah's first trophy... a prized possession that he received for participating in t-ball.  I hope the next trophy he receives is earned for something other than just participating.  No pressure to any of my boys, but if they bring a trophy home I hope it's for something that they worked hard for and earned distinction in... MVP would be nice...  All Star Hitter...  oh didn't I say no pressure???