Bitter Sweet Father's Day

I know I am a couple weeks late. For Father's Day we went to Palm Springs for the weekend. We left Friday afternoon and stayed till Sunday. On Friday we got there around 6 and right away Wes and his friend Dakota were begging to go to the pool. So of course we got out suits on and headed to the pool. The weather was perfect. The boys swam and Paul and I enjoyed a drink together. It seems that whenever we go places Wes meets "new friends". We met this couple from Seal Beach who had two boys. The boys hit it off and it was nice for Paul and I to have some adult company as well. On Saturday Wes woke up and came into our room and said, "I hope we find my new friends again". So at 10:00 a.m. we were off to the pool again and who do you think we ran into on our way in, but Wesley's "new friends". They played all day together. I think we finally left the pool at around 8:00. Sunday arrived and it was Father's Day. Wesley and I had given Paul his presents on Friday before we left for Palm Springs because Sunday was also the day that we were taking Wes to the airport because he was going to Missouri. We had a wonderful weekend with a bitter sweet ending. It was hard to say good bye to our little man, but he will be back with us in a month. I am counting down the days.

Wes with his buddies

Wes catching some sun

Paul is Halfway There!

My wonderful hubby just received his associates degree from Citrus. It has has been a long journey for him. Working full time, having a family, and going to school is not easy but he has stuck with it, even when times were hard. Paul is hard worker and always wants to do his best in school as well as be there for his family. I am so proud of you babe and I will be always be there to support you. Wesley was so proud of his Daddy. When Paul received his diploma Wes yelled and cheered for his Dad. It brought tears to my eyes.

Disneyland

This past Friday, we headed to Disneyland for my birthday. I registered online and was able to get in for free. Paul took the day off of work, Wesley missed his first day of school in 2 years, he took his best friend Caleb, and my 83 year old grandma went as well. We got there right when it opened and didn't mess around. We were on our first ride in minutes. Then our second and it continued all day. I can't remember the last time I had been to Disneyland and the lines for the rides were so short. We definitely took advantage of that. So the reason I mentioned my grandma's age, was that she was right there with us on every ride. Star Tours, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain, Matterhorn, and Indiana Jones, she did it ALL! She probably had the most fun out all of us. I had a great 29th birthday.

Mother's Day at the Beach

Happy Mother's Day Mom and Grandma

We love you so much!

This Mother's Day started by waking up to a dozen pink roses and beautiful card from my hubby and a present and card from Wes that he made at school. Then it was off to surprise my grandma at church. I can't remember when the last time we had all been at church together. Then we had brunch at grandma's and opened some presents and then it was off to the BEACH! It was overcast, but we headed down there anyways. By the time we got there the clouds were clearing and it ended up being a beautiful sunny day at the beach. Here are some pics of us at the beach.

Paul and Wes playing in the tide pools

My wonderful husband

Wes "surfing" on his boogey board

Wes playing catch with Paul

Open House

Last Thursday was Wesley's Open House. Being a teacher where your child goes to school has it's rewards, but it also has some bummer moments. While Open House is happening and Wes is showing off his room and all the great projects that he has done, I am in my room with my students. Luckily Paul and my mom were there for him to share his wonderful and creative room. After it was over Wes came to my room so we could meet up, and he said the sweetest thing, "Mom aren't you going to check out my room"? I answered with, "Well let's see if your teacher is still in her room". She was! He was able to show me around his room one more time. His favorite project was a clay "turtle" that he had made. He did such a great job on everything.

Wesley's "Turtle"

Fun Day at Legoland

About two years ago we went to Legoland and we had a blast so last Saturday we decided to go again. This time Wesley took his best friend Caleb. We spent Friday night at Paul's aunts and uncles house in Hemet. Then Saturday with some light drizzle we headed for Legoland. The boys were so excited that in between playing their DS's and watching Madagascar 2 on the T.V they were constantly asking us those famous words, "Are we there yet?" . Then about halfway there the weather took a turn for the worse. It started to poor. Both Caleb and Wes were a little worried that it would be raining at Legoland too, and so were we. Well just as we drove into Carlsbad the skies were a beautiful blue and there was sun. The boys were so excited they could hardly control themselves. They day ended up being so much fun! Here are some pics of our fun day at Legoland.

Discovery Time

Wow, it has been forever since I have posted a new blog. Last week was Wesley's Spring Break. For the most part we did things around the house, but on Thursday we decided to head over to Discovery Zone in Santa Ana. I have driven by that place a million times and have always wondered about it. So Thursday Wes and I decided to check it out. We arrived at about 12 and it was packed. We waited 15 minutes in the car just trying to find a parking space. We finally found a spot and headed in. The place is pretty big. We spent a good part down stairs checking out all the weather exhibits that they have and then went outside where they have a dinosaur exhibit. For $5 you can purchase this magic stick to complete all the dino missions and course we had to do that. Then after completing all 6 missions we headed over to where they were having a Bubble Show. There was a man that did these awsome things with bubbles, which Wesley just loved. After the Bubble Fest we headed upstairs where they had a hockey exhibit. They had a place where the kids could be a goalie and block real pucks, a place where the kids could shoot pucks, play virtual volleyball, and throw baseballs at a target. I would have to say that the Hockey Exhibit was probably his favorite.

Wes inside a tornado

Wes laying on needles, Ouch!

Wes playing goalie