- Saturday, December 4th is the Autism Awareness walk. I'm very excited to be part of Team Kaitlyn. We have a surprise up our sleeve so Hope will just have to wait until we post pics =) Any local Vegas Moms want to come walk with us at UNLV that morning, you're more than welcomed.
- B took me to Disneyland on Friday, the 12th. We left the night before. We drove to Cali, and got drunk on the beach, got a motel and, built a fort out of sheets . Yeah, we pretty much did that, minus the fort. Thursday we got in later than we thought we would (due to a horrific accident on the 15 w/ flight for life, etc) but we checked into the hotel, walked around Anaheim's Garden Walk which was right next to our hotel, went to a really cool restaurant called Fire & Ice, caught a movie (Jackass 3D).
The next day, we headed back to Huntington Beach for the morning and had breakfast on the beach. We headed to Disneyland California Adventure for the day. We had SO much fun this time right from the get go. Remember last November when we had a hard time warming up to Disneyland? both times (last November when the kids came), we enjoyed California Adventure a lot more than Disneyland. It got crowded in the afternoon (due to it being Veterans Day weekend) but we had already rode most of the rides, so we wandered around in the sourdough bread factory, tortilla factory, and the shops. We ate dinner at the bar at Paradise Pier, where we stayed and watched the World of Color show up close. We then went to the Hollywood back lot where they had a Tron event. It was mostly a dance party with electronica music (Daft Punk!). It was fun, even with the hundreds of preteens and teens all over the place.
We headed back home that night and got back at 2am. My Mom's birthday would have been that day, November 12th. Huntington was one of her favorite California spots. It was bittersweet, having coffee and pastries while watching surfers catch early morning waves, something that we had done together and enjoyed. I heard one of her favorite songs twice that day. It definitely felt like she was there in spirit, and in a way, celebrating her birthday with me.
- My birthday was this past Wednesday. 32 feels good. I don't know why everyone is so afraid of their 30's. I don't feel 'old'. I feel more mature and experienced, but still fun. The 5 of us, my sister, Katie and her fiance Mike all went to Sweet Tomatoes that night (kids' choice). I got sang to so loudly that the whole restaurant sang along, but at least it earned me free bags of fresh chocolate chip cookies =) I am blessed to have received gifts at my age. I got cash, cupcake display items and supplies, and camera items/equipment. B also surprised me with kitchen and living room items from Disneyland, all with the Jack Skellington/Nightmare before Christmas theme, of course.
- Jake had his last T ball games for the season this past Saturday. He was SO proud of his trophy, he's shown it to everyone who comes over to our house. We will enroll him again in the Spring, and take a break during the Winter. It's too cold for him to have an 8am game when it can be down in the 40's in temperature.
- Kai's baseball is going good. We really enjoy his coaches. They are brothers, and they are very patient, friendly and organized. I had jury duty the last week of October and learned that his coach is the Chief Judge for this judicial district. I would never have guessed. He looks and acts so friendly, friendlier than I thought a Chief Judge would be (if that even makes sense).
- Jewel's hip hop dance is going good. It's fun to see the new moves they learn, and reminds me of the dances that we did when I was in dance. She's not very excited about having to be in the showcase, which is very surprising because I'd think she'd love everyone watching her.
- Dad's radiation is going well. Can you believe he goes to work every day and does his radiation ON HIS LUNCH BREAK? I know that it's not THAT big of a deal, but the man is STRONG. He came over yesterday to hang out and watch football with us. He said that the affects have not hit him yet. He gets tired at times but for now, that is all. He has radiation 5 times a week until December 12th.
- My stepmom moved out. Aside from the fact that she has her own car (as opposed to driving everywhere with my Dad), things haven't changed much. She still comes around just as much as Dad does. In fact, she just asked me what she should make for Thanksgiving. I'm glad that they mutually feel the same about their decision to get a divorce.
- Thanksgiving is at our house. I can't wait to cook and bake for 20 people again. Hosting parties that involve really is my 'thing'. Oh look, I have a 'thing' =)
