During Spring Break, the park opened up at 8 a.m.! We arrived just a little after it opened. The weather was a little chilly, and it was not very crowded–perfect!


D has decided his favorite animal is the Cheetah, since it is the fastest land animal.
Our tram tour guide was funnier this time, so it was still interesting.


We were also able to see the bird show for the first time, which we all enjoyed.

Last month we attended the wedding of one of my college roommates. It has been a while since we have been to a wedding. Since the kids were not with us, it was like a date!

The centerpieces were surrounded by old pictures of the bride/groom with the guests that were seated at the table.

During the lunch reception, we had steak and salmon!

So happy for this lovely couple!

There were homemade desserts and lawn games after the lunch!

A couple of weeks ago we were able to see a hip hop violinist named Josh Vietti. He is an Orange County native, and he was giving back to our school district by performing a benefit concert. It was a very interactive performance (I would have preferred not to be asked to stand up so much!), and his talent is amazing. You should check him out on YouTube!

We hope that everyone had a lovely Easter! This year we took some Easter pictures at a local park with a lemon grove. n was going for the Pharrell Williams look of a dress shirt and tie with shorts. He also rocked the black knee high socks with a sports stripe up the back. I had k wear the same Easter dress she has worn since kindergarten. Hey, if it still fits, why not, right? 🙂

For Pi Day (March 14), we went to Blaze Pizza. All pizzas were $3.14–a really good deal! Afterwards, we went to see Big Hero 6 at the dollar theater in MainPlace mall (actually $2). The kids really liked the movie…they said it is their favorite of all time!

A couple of weeks ago, k and n went to a birthday party at Big Air Trampoline in Laguna Hills. This was the first time that either one of them had been at such an establishment, and they both had lots of fun. Although there were a few different set ups, they both wanted to spend the entire time jumping in the main trampoline area. It definitely provided a good workout! I was nervous that one of them would get hurt, but they both managed to leave unscathed.

Going to IHOP on free pancake day has become a tradition for us. Although it has become more popular, the turnover is fast, so the wait is not too bad. We always end up surrounded by local high schoolers, which makes for interesting people-watching. The event is also a fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network, so it is a win-win.

Recently, we were sent a box of chocolates from Cacao Chaos. The chocolates were beautifully crafted, and the flavors were somewhat “exotic”. Our family’s favorite was mango (no surprise), but I also especially enjoyed the chai tea flavor.