LA Zoo

Yesterday, we headed over to the LA Zoo with the owner of Raif's preschool. She has been a docent there since the 80's and is a wealth of knowledge. She brought us behind the scenes with the orangutans. The head keeper let us sneak a peak during their feeding time. We were less than 10 feet from them, and got an up close and personal look at them. So special!

This little one was born at the zoo in September!
I was in love!

With her mama

The daddy, his eyes are amazing.

Mrs. Stocking with Bailey and Raif next to the Great Beginnings Preschool tile!

Bailey is riding the turtle the Mrs. Stocking and her family donated

The plaque under the turtle carousel

Raif chose to ride an elephant, of course!

Rainy Day

The last day of spring break, and it decides to pour! So, the kids and I headed to Ruby's dinner for counter seating, milk shakes and french fries! They were thrilled.

Adventure City

Our neighbor, Anne, and spent the morning at Adventure City. The kids are on spring break, so instead of trying to deal with the crowds at Disneyland, we thought we'd give it a try. The kids had a great time, and had fun going on the rides. It's a great little park for a quick trip.

Annabelle and Bailey
Raif and me

Kid powered train

Raif had trouble at first, but then got the hang of it!

Raif and Vicki

I still see you Bailey!

Bailey and Annabelle loved it, Anne...not so much!

Happy Easter

Searching to see if the bunny came to the house
Bunny tracks spotted!

Easter ears, Christmas pajamas...only Raif!

Egg hunt

2nd Egg hunt with everyone

Grandma helping out Raif

The kids checking out their loot!

Easter Egg Dyeing

Everyone headed over to Kelly and Eli's house for our egg dyeing. My dad even made it 3 days post-op!

Easter at Virginia Country Club

The Saturday before Easter we went with Colby's parents to Virginia for their annual Kid's Easter Day. It was so much fun and the kids had a great time.

They had bunnies for the kids to hold
Raif playing a little football

Bailey loved the pony rides!

Raif trying out some of the fun games

Grammy and Bailey planting some tomatoes

Easter egg hunt on the golf course

Career Day at School

Bailey's school had Career Day last week. During the day, she got to listen to a fireman, dentist and even someone who worked with Walt Disney! After Kindergarten was let out, I picked her up and she, Raif and I watched a police helicopter land on school grounds. We also got to see a police dog and a robot used in bomb searches. An exciting day for everyone!

Helicopter landed on the school play ground
The police dog with his police officer dad

Robot used in bomb searches

Trip to the Easter Bunny

For the first time since he wasn't walking, I got a picture of Raif with the Easter bunny when he wasn't screaming. Colby was in San Diego for the night, so we made a trip to South Coast to see the Easter bunny and have a fun dinner.

All smiles!
Waiting in line

Love this picture

He's so proud of himself!

Dinner at the Rainforest Cafe

Raif's First Trip on the Catalina Express

We were supposed to take the boat for a fun weekend in Avalon a few weekends ago, but the weather has not been so great here in sunny So Cal. The manager of the Tuna Club was retiring after 20+ years, so instead of braving the weather we took the Express over for the day. Raif had never been on the Express, so it was a fun new experience for him. It started pouring just as we were leaving Avalon, so we were happy we didn't chance the weather on our boat.