Tay is 21!

Taylah celebrated her 21st birthday with a variety of shot bottles. It was her 1st time drinking, wink wink. No really, it was her 1st time and she was like a seasoned pro. No buzz, no hangover. The girl has some serious tolerance.

 

Tay is 21!

River 2015

 

River 2015

Mothers Day 2015

Spent the day in Santa Monica and then touted around other parts of LA, including Beverly Hills and Hollywood. It was pretty chill as we didn't have to fight long lines to get some lunch

Mothers Day 2015

Spring Break 2015

This year we celebrated Easter and Spring Break by taking a "staycation". Disneyland, Angels game and good ole' Huntington Beach rounded out the weekend.

Spring Break 2015

Taylah turns 20

Taylah had a huge turn out for her 20th birthday. We celebrated at Morenos in Orange with some great Mexican food and Mariachi music.

Taylah turns 20

MCU

I never thought at age 40, I would geek out on Marvel comics or the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). The Marvel films that began with 'IronMan" back in 2008, set the tone for how comic book based movies should be made. Base the story somewhat in reality, and explain away supernatural-like events in science. Thor was a great example of how that was pulled off. I was skeptical about Marvel being purchased by Disney, but it seems like they have left the talented people in charge and hopefully will continue to put out smart, well-balanced and entertaining movies. I can't wait to see the 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. It looks like it could be the best movie yet, with Joss Whedon directing. I'm trying to not get overly hyped about it, but my son is just as enthusiastic and won't allow me to keep my cool. #GeeksForever

MCU

Star Wars VII

The teaser trailer came out this Thanksgiving weekend and there was a collective gasp among the nerd-verse. You can see the trailer here and hopefully it evokes the same spine-tingling, nostalgia-filled giddiness that I felt upon my first viewing. Oh yeah, the MF'in MF is back!

Star Wars VII

Missy's 1st ballet Recital

Few things are as adorable as "The itty bitty" ballerinas. After her second class, Daniella was comfortable going at it alone, as Mom and Dad watch with great admiration through the classroom window. After about 8 classes, the girls were participating in Anaheim YMCAs first ever performing arts show. The kids did not disappoint and fun was had by all.

Missy is in the Red Minnie Dress

Missy's 1st ballet Recital

Missy is a Dancer

Daniella had her first and only recital today. She performed the Mickey mouse song (original, not the annoying clubhouse version). We will see how this dance thing goes...

Missy is a Dancer

Happy Halloween 2014

This years costumes...

Deathstroke

Wonder Woman and Elsa trick or treat

Aladdin and Jasmine

Sith Lord

Happy Halloween 2014

Missy turns 3!

We had Daniella's birthday party at the Santa Ana Zoo and it was a success. Can't believe we didn't do this for our other kids, but I highly recommend it. Thanks to all who attended.

Missy turns 3!

My boy

Yes, I do have a son. If you were to peruse this blog, you may not have noticed, as a good number of my posts are daughter-centric. That is mainly because he avoids picture opportunities. He is always with us and is a huge part of our family. I see him as the heart of it. He loves his sister's and expects the best from everyone.

My boy

#OCfair

Saw 311, which is always awesome. Tisha treated us to some classic fair fare. The pig races were entertaining. See you next year!

#OCfair

Disneyland

Our second time with Missy was an epic fail in regards to her interacting with the Characters. She was slightly panicked every time we approached Mickey, Minnie or any other one of her favorite people. I like to think she is star struck and maybe she needs time to warm up to them. Regardless, we had a good time and it was fun to be out with the family on MLK day.

Disneyland

Goodbye Squirt

Yesterday we lost one of our precious family pets. Out tortoise "Squirt" passed away on 1/1/14 at the tender age of 9 years old. I don't know how this happened but I know that I'm feeling a tremendous amount of sadness and guilt. She may have been stricken with cancer or a parasite of some kind, but whatever it was, it took her very fast. I was going to take her to the vet the very next day, but I was too late...

Goodbye Squirt