Whew, lots going on since my last entry.
Holly turned 9 on August 29th. We had a special mother-daughter day that included Holly getting treated at the Aveda spa at The Fountains at Roseville.
That place is way cool. Afterwards we both enjoyed watching the fountain show and getting a little wet. Perfect for the sunny day.
We were going to go to a Japanese restaurant for lunch too, but Holly decided she’d rather spend the time at the fountains before I had to get back to feed Jaimee. We both had a really fun time together and it was a special birthday celebration.
Drew and Holly started school on Sept 2nd.
I can’t believe Drew is in 5th grade and Holly is in 3rd. They both have really great teachers and it should be a fantastic year.
Then on the 12th, we did something we haven’t done in 2 years. We went on vacation! It was weird timing since the kids had just started school, but we had to coordinate with the only time Ron would be able to take off in the foreseeable future. So we went to Disneyland! We had such a great time.
Ron and the kids in front of the Tiki Room:
Jaimee didn’t like the sun in her eyes, lol, but it’s cute of Drew & Holly with the castle in the background:
think I can pull it out?
We splurged on a lunch at the Blue Bayou. You can’t beat that atmosphere. Or the crazy delicious Cookie Boat dessert. We could have eaten five of those things:
a cute pic of Holly at California Adventure:
Drew got chosen to be in a show in front of the Golden Horseshoe. He was hilarious!!
The kids also did the Jedi Academy in Tomorrowland. What a very cool show. I just love the creativity at Disneyland. Here’s Holly battling Darth Maul:
This was just a cute pic of the kids haning out while we were getting ready to leave the hotel room after a mid-day break. Jaimee learned to sit up on her own while we were at Disneyland!
Jaimee also turned 6 months old while we were there. Here’s a pic I took of her in a Minnie Mouse dress that Susan Stringfellow got her. By the way, if you want to see awesome Disney scrapbook pages, check out her blog.
She’s just the sweetest and happiest little girl!
We got home from Disneyland late late on Sunday the 21st (technically, Monday the 22nd). Drew’s 11th birthday was on the 23rd. His choice for his birthday celebration was to go to John’s Incredible Pizza with his best friend Calvin. Ron took them, so I didn’t get any pictures, but he had a fun time and came back with a lava lamp that he bought with his tickets, lol.
So now it’s back to reality. And if you’ve been keeping up on the news, what a strange reality it is right now.
WOW, what a wonderful trip, and the pictures are amazing. Please – I can’t believe how Drew and Holly have grown, and oh that munchkin Jaimee. Beautiful family!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Sandi
Wonderful photos! Looks like you all had a blast at Disneyland.
Jaimee is getting so big! The photo of all three in front of the castle is so sweet.
And, yes, this has become a very bizarre reality. Looking forward to a trip to WDW in a few weeks and a timeout from reality.
Kathleen! I was in Anaheim (stayed at the Fairfield Inn Disneyland Resort – just across the street from Disneyland) for a show – I got there on Friday Sept 19th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Had I known you were there I would have tracked you down!
I ended up leaving early. I spent Tuesday in the ER and flew home Wednesday (I was supposed to leave Friday).
So great to hear an update. Drew and Holly are getting so big – and I can’t believe Jaimee! I was just thinking of emailing you this morning, but hadn’t gotten around to it yet.
Hi Kath, I can’t believe how big the kids have gotten, and how beautiful you all are. We sure miss you guys and think of you allllll the time. We are fine, just need to call and say hi and hope we can see you before too much longer. Lots of love and Giant hugs, Hill & Frank
ohhhhhhh! First of all, I fully expect you to be able to pull that out!
I am loving all of your amazing photos and I think the one with Holly and the ears is just too creative. I wish we had tried that. LOVE the precious photos of Drew and Jaimee too. Dont tell him I said precious. hee. Its too cool that she sat up at DL, she will love that when she gets older. I can not wait to see what you do with these and I am so happy that you took that trip. Definately priceless.
*So glad the dress fit her just in time for the trip
hugs
suz
Hi Kathleen!
Sounds like you all had a great time at Disneyland! The best place for birthdays, or un-birthdays, for that matter!
You look as skinny and beautiful as ever. Miss you!
nancy
Kathleen,
Looks like happy times for all. Everyone looks amazing as ever, and you look radiant. Love that beautiful smile. Lil’ Jaime is such a charmer, and Drew and Holly look like they had a wonderful time with you and Ron. Disneyland is a magical place! Now you have tons of pics to scrap…get busy girl! LOL hugs, Cheri
That looks so fun Kathleen! I am so happy you and your precious family had such a fun vaca!
Cute photos, Kathleen!!! I’m guessing you had fun at Disneyland!
Yo Yo Drew its your cousin David it looks like your in paradise. What video game were u playing ?
Hey hey Holly hope u had fun at Disneyland. See ya on Thanksgiving.
Hi Kathleen! Just thinking of you for some reason and decided I better check in and see what’s new with you. Boy your darling kiddos are growing so fast. So cute!
Hope all is well in your world! Hello from Nebraska!
wowowowow, beautiful picssssssssssss, baby is so bigggggggggggg, is so beautiful too!!! Kisses!
omgosh you all had a great time. cute pics girlie. Jaimee is growing way too fast. waaaaaah! I can’t get over how big Holly and Drew are. WOW! Can’t wait to see you again!
Hey, I saw the link to your blog on HuckPac (I havent been able to figure out what one has to do with the other) & I love your blog! I loved reading about Jaimee’s birth & seeing her grow, & I liked seeing your scrapbooks. I’m into scrapbooking too. It looks like you have a wonderful life, the kind I hope to have someday.