First day with Mom

Here we are... the first day of school together.  The boys were on the playground reuniting with friends and I was walking around meeting new students.  I was really glad that I was able to see the boys before they headed to class.  What will this year be like for all of us???

First Day

The annual photo... they just keep getting taller, cuter, smarter, and happier as the years pass.  This year the boys will both be in the same cluster.  What will that experience be like???

Shaun the Sheep

Today we went out to enjoy time together before the school year starts in two days.  The boys really wanted to see a movie and I really wanted to eat Korean food.  So we went to watch the movie, Shaun the Sheep.  Then we went to K-town to have dinner.  Everyone was happy and hopefully this will help jumpstart our school year.  How will the boys do their first day of school with their mom as a teacher there???

Go Micah!

Micah had a great basketball season with his Coach J.  She taught the kids how to set screens and to pass the ball around.  Micah had a fun season and made a few baskets along the way.  Will he play next season???

Hi Emo

Kelly came in for the weekend before she heads to SF for work.  We just happened to be wearing the same outfit so we had to snap a quick picture.  When we were growing up, my mom used to dress us up exactly the same.  I find myself doing that to the boys when we travel and I hope that they don't mind.  When will we see Emo again???

Reunited

This evening my bridesmaids came back together after ten years to share a few laughs over delicious eats.  Jawsh picked up Mozza Pizzeria for us and we got to catch up.  I hope that it doesn't take another ten years to pass for all four of us to be together again.  When will we see each other again???

Camp Kaitlyn Day 4

This afternoon we headed to Ocean Park Beach and spent a few hours playing in the water and making sand castles.  We had lunch there and then shortly after the kids ate a Minion ice cream.  You can tell by the look on their faces that they really enjoyed them.  As Camp Kaitlyn comes to a close, the kids are already talking about next year and including Emma.  Can Jawsh and I handle all 4???

Camp Kaitlyn Day 3

We love heading to the pier for a quick adrenaline rush!  All the kids (especially the big one next to Kaitlyn) had a great time.  What will we do tomorrow???

Camp Kaitlyn Day 2

Today the kids went to the JibJab Studios to visit Jawsh.  They had a great time because they got to slide down the huge slides that are in the middle of the office.  The kids raced down several times and then it was time to go to our next destination!  This photo is the entrance of the office space. The kids are standing in front of the reception area that Jawsh designed.  When will we go back and visit???

Camp Kaitlyn Day 1

The boys love spending time with their cousin Kaitlyn.  This week has been named, Camp Kaitlyn, because she is staying the week in LA.  Today, we went to the Toyota Ice Rink to ice skate at an "off time" and the kids had the whole entire rink to themselves.  It was so much fun to watch the kids skate.  Kaitlyn is very graceful and I hope that she will continue to ice skate because she was fast and fearless.  Micah was more fearless and Noah was working hard to keep his balance.  What will we do tomorrow???

10th photo

Our annual photo on the terrace of Shutters on the Beach was taken a few days after our anniversary this year.  As you can see, it was windy which reminded us of our wedding day with the chuppah blowing in the wind.  Since we take this photo every year, the boys are starting to remember stories that we have shared and it's been such a fun reminder of the love and time that has passed since 2005.  What will our 10th year of marriage bring???

Happy 10

For our 10th anniversary, Jawsh and I ate at Toqué! We ate delicious French cuisine using locally sourced products at one of Montreal's most popular restaurants.  We had a wonderful dinner with incredible service.  Big thank you to Bubbe who had a special dinner with the boys and yummy maple desserts.  This was such a great trip to take as a family and we are thankful for the time that we got to spend together.  Where will we go to celebrate 11???

Bonsecours Basin

We had a relaxing afternoon in Old Montreal.  After a delicious Olive and Gourmando lunch in the park we strolled by the port.  To enjoy a new perspective of Old Montreal we explored the waters of the Old Port in a paddleboat, or ‘pedalo,’ as it’s known in French. We took a 30 minute paddleboat rental on the Bonsecours Basin which allowed us to admire Montreal’s beautiful waterfront in a fun and active way. The boys loved kicking off their shoes and letting their feet drag in the water.  This was a highlight of our day.  When will we paddle boat in LA???

Funiculaire

The Old Quebec Funicular is a funicular railway in the Old Quebec neighbourhood of the city of Quebec in Canada. It links the Haute-Ville (Upper Town) to the Basse-Ville (Lower Town), which includes such sites as the ancient Notre Dame des Victoires church, the historic Petit Champlain district, the port, and the Musée de la civilisation (Museum of Civilization).  We took it down to Lower Town for our last dinner in Quebec City with Bubbe and took it back up when we returned to the hotel.  It was a slow ride that showed us views of the city.  When will we go on one again???

Foos ball

We are in Quebec City... in a new country... staying in a beautiful castle... a UNESCO World Heritage site... and all the boys want to do is goto the game room and play foos ball... That sounds about right for a  6 and 8 year old.  We had a nice time playing the game and now the boys love it... where can we find a foos ball table in LA???

The Smith House

This afternoon we took some time to hang at The Smith House so the boys could sketch and write postcards while enjoying the weather.  There were street performers, good coffee, and yummy swirl ice cream.  I have to admit it was nice to just sit and relax with no where to go.  We should probably do this more in LA... don't you think???

Citadel

One of the most imposing sights to visit in Quebec City is the Citadel.  The Citadel is an active military and official residence of a Canadian monarch and although we didn't see one, we did get close enough to take a picture with the Queen's Guard.  The boys enjoyed the free roaming and running, the cannons, and the time outdoors without rain.  We didn't have the time to tour inside but hopefully we will do it the next time we visit.  When will that be???

Via Rail Canada

 

This was the boys' first train ride.  They really enjoyed it and had a good time.  The ride was smooth and the views were picturesque.  The attendants were really nice and we just had a nice roundtrip experience.  When will we go on a train again???

Cafe St Malo

We left the hotel in search of Cafe St. Malo.  Within 10 minutes it started to rain down hard!  The umbrella was being hit and we were so glad that we were within steps to the restaurant.  When we entered, there were a few people but by the time we left the restaurant was full.  This was the best salmon we had on the trip... doesn't it look delish???

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

We arrived in Quebec City and had the wonderful opportunity to stay at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac.  We had a lovely time walking around the city.  It really felt like we were in Europe in a small town with street performers and French speaking people everywhere.  Our first night we enjoyed mussels and fries and the best salmon we had on our trip.  What will tomorrow bring???