Monday, June 21, 2010

To Infinity and Beyond!

Summer is in full swing... I'm teaching summer school, the kids are going to summer camp & preschool, we're trying to squeeze in sprinkler running, watermelon eating, beach going. BUT to start off the summer, we hit Toy Story 3 at El Capitan in Hollywood for a SUPER FUN Father's Day. My parents, sister, and our little fam went to see the highly anticipated movie - Eli being (in his words), "a huge Disney-Pixar fan." The movie was hilarious! Mr. Potato head as a tortilla & Buzz speaking Spanish were our favorite parts.
Eli lost his first BIG tooth on the top that morning, so it's official, he says he's on his way to being a man(:


After the movie, we were STOKED to find that our tickets to this awesome theatre included a Toy Story themed carnival behind the theatre at Hollywood High School. There were so many activities for the kids to do... so FUN!
First stop on the activity list- Bungee jumping on a trampoline. Are you kidding? I was so jealous of the kids (I wore a dress that day- not trampoline friendly). They dove in head first- no fear and jumped for all they were worth!

Sierra was the real dare-devil of the day. She was loving it- yep, that's my 3 year old in the air doing flips. Look at her in comparison to the building behind her- YIKES!!

In the movie, the characters dance... ballroom style, so they had a live show version. My kids especially liked this part, since Monday nights in the fall & spring means "Dancing with the Stars" together on the couch.
That is one truly happy little face(:





Eli was content going in the bouncer & the video gaming tent. Sierra had her sights set on the Ferris wheel. Honestly, they aren't my favorite- I get kind of freaked out during the loading of passengers when the little seat is wiggling in the air, but how could I resist her?
There we are at the very top. I'm the one holding on tight. She's the one with both of her hands in the air screaming with excitement.
Meeting a few of their heroes. You can't really beat a high-five from Buzz and Woody when you're 6 & 3.

Sierra got a little squeeze from Jessy, who is currently her favorite character (sorry Dora & Diego, you've been passed up).
Her smile pretty much sums it up... and I think the Dad's had just as much fun.
Thank God for family, fun night's out together... and SUMMER!

Monday, June 7, 2010

Huskies Class of 2010

Today Elijah graduated from kindergarten along with his wonderful classmates. It is pretty incredible that the year has gone by so quickly. During the last 9 months the kids went from knowing some of their letters, shapes, and numbers, to reading, writing, adding, subtracting... and SO MUCH MORE!!! Thanks so much to Miss Smith, Eli's WONDERFUL teacher who was firm, yet sensitive & structured, but so fun! He blessed to have her as teacher.

Nama & Sierra enjoyed the singing during the graduation performance the most. So proud! Words cannot express...
Kindergarten buddies ... we'll miss you guys!
Miss Smith & Eli
I knew that Elijah had a few lines to say by himself in the show, but he kept his duet song a secret. I was an amazing surprise! He & Lily rocked!



The Tafoya Fan section
My special little ones... What a day!