I’ll sum things up with a few pictures and a video. First, we saw four F18s take off from Long Beach Airport. Here’s a video of the first pair: Second, we saw the Wienermobile: This was Anthony's surprise for doing so well on his last tests in school. Not a really big deal but he's … Continue reading What Did We Do Today?
Category: Family
Another Staycation
One of our semi-annual traditions – semi-annual for reasons I can’t comprehend – is taking a trip to Wrightwood, a small town nestled up in our local mountains. Not only is it a quick escape from city life, we love to go up there and enjoy playing around in the snow since that’s what city … Continue reading Another Staycation
Staycation
Let me start this post by stating that along with glamping, I despise the word staycation. I understand what it means but it just sounds ridiculously stupid. Anyway, with money being a bit tight the last few weekends, taking mini staycations (*shudder*) is exactly what we’ve been doing lately. Living in southern California pretty much … Continue reading Staycation
If I Knew It Was This Easy…
The list of Anthony’s Christmas gifts was pretty extensive this year: An Android tablet Nintendo DSi XL Mario Kart bundle Telescope A pair of spy glasses that captures video and still images Remote control car Lots of clothes (which he was thrilled beyond belief to receive) Angry Birds stuff that ranged from school supplies to … Continue reading If I Knew It Was This Easy…
PTA: Pushing Their Authority
Those two smiling faces you see above belong to Stevie and Anthony. The photo was taken last year right after Anthony visited his school’s Snack Shack and bought some goodies for himself and to share with his buddy. Scented pencils, to be exact. It was all bought with his Tooth Fairy money. This is evident … Continue reading PTA: Pushing Their Authority