Mother's Day

Mother's Day was filled with fun and relaxation.  We did some stuff around the house, had lunch outside, and had dinner at our house.  It was just a pleasant day, just what I needed! 

Bailey and Raif played all morning together, so peacefully!

 My mom with her two girls.

 Kelly and her two girls.

 All the girls.

 Colby with his mom and the kids

Grandma Pat and her Witt/Vega/Durnin family

Mommy Night at Preschool

Raif's preschool had its annual Mommy's Night last week.  We enjoyed planting a plant together, some delicious ice cream, and Raif showing me around.  What a special treat!

Raif

Raif is going through a bit of a rough time these days, everything doesn't seem to be going his way.  The 2's have nothing on the 3's.  We had one of his worst days, followed by one of his best.  After the latter, we enjoyed a treat at his favorite place, Yogurt Land!

First Bay Day of the Summer

We had our first bay day the other weekend, it was a bit on the chilly side, but we still made it work!

A Sneak Peak...

Bailey got her dance recital costume, the cutest dalmatian I've ever seen!

Jaymee's Driving

Jaymee got her learner's permit!!! I still can't believe she's old enough to drive, but she is.  She watched Bailey and Raif they other day so she drove my car back to our house.  She was a bit hesitant, it's a bit bigger of a car than her mom's, but she did great!

 No, her eyes aren't closed, I just caught her blinking.

A few more months, and she'll be on her own!

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!