I just had to

I know that this site is supposed to be about Emma, so I thought I would post this one. Dora and Diego are her favorite, so I knew I couldn't leave California without this picture. There was a very long line to get pics with them but I didn't have to wait because I was first in line... also the only adult in line:)

And the award goes to...

No I didn't really win an award. But I did something as cool that people only get to do on Oscar weekend. I got lots of oscar pictures and even walked the red carpet, it was covered in plastic but still, I walked it. It was a very busy week in Los Angeles, but unfortunately we didn't see any stars. Right place, wrong day.

I saw the sign

Here is an awesome picture of the Hollywood sign... without zoom. It was a beautiful day in Cali that day. Perfect for sightseeing.

Sea World

Now, this is MY happiest place on earth. I could live at Sea World. This is a pic of the Shamu show.

California Dreamin...

This was a wild ride that I didn't dare to go on. If you can do an extreme zoom on the front car, you can see Ben upside down with his arms up. It was the fastest, wildest coaster he has been on ever.

California Adventure is right...

This was the scariest ferris wheel I have EVER been on. I can honestly say I have no clue what the view is like because I had my head burried into Ben's neck the whole time. The blue loops are sliders and it slides from one end to the other, only about 8 feet long, but scary as ever.

California Trip

Ther first day of our 9 day getaway was spent at Universal Studios California. It is truly amazing what they do to make movies, and how big they can make the smallest of things. The day after Universal Studios, we went to Disneyland, or as I call it, "THE happiest place on earth!!" No pics of Disneyland tho, just Disney's sister park, California Adventure.

Emma's 3rd Birthday

This picture was done the day before Emma's third birthday. She was so excited and couldn't sleep because she knew we were throwing her a party. Thanks to all those that attended, and for those who didn't... you missed out on LOTS of toddler fun!!!











Here is Emma with one of her friends opening presents. Emma was a bit disappointed it was mostly clothes.... but when she realized most of the clothes were Dora, she forgot all about it.















Here is Emma crawling out of her ball pit from Grandma and Grandpa G. She really loves it and plays in it all the time. She also loves to tip it over and dump out all the balls.