Birthday Photos

Ugh, I'm late posting this month

It totally slipped my mind for the first time in 4 years! Is it really possible that we've been to Magic Mountain twice and DisneyLand once in roughly a month? I guess so, lots of pics of us at those places, so here goes...

Milo wanted nothing to do with the cartoon characters.

Of course, gotta ride the Teacups. No spinning for us but Zach was very willing to oblige Zoey with lots of spinning. That's Zach and Zoey on the left, me Becky and Milo on the left. More teacups below at Magic Mountain.

Both kids loved to drive the cars.

Another favorite at Magic Mountain.

Milo's first "real" roller coaster was not so fun for him.

And the carousel.

Slacker Mom

Just riding along on the bike...oh, wait...gotta take this call. Texting while driving is illegal in California Zoey. Where'd you learn that habit?

And Milo's drinking and driving...seriously, this is why I'm probably dehydrated and hungry all the time. He always steals my water bottles and they both take my protein bars.

We did a race...benefit for Pancreatic Cancer. Zoey checked out the fire truck while waiting for her race to start. Milo wasn't too keen on the delays. That's me saying "get your a** up, what are you? A baby?!" Just kidding.

And they're off!

Sandra, Lidia's oldest daughter pushed the kids for a 5K (and did really well considering she was pushing close to 100lbs) and I suffered to try and get a PR on the 10K.

Below, just some random park play shots.

The Piece de Resistance...I've been working at getting the kids to memorize the Preamble to the Constitution. Here's what we've got so far with Milo.

And Zoey knows it but gets it confused sometimes with the Pledge of Allegiance. She's definitely more exuberant but her attention kinda wanes. After watching this recitation I'm thinking maybe Irish step dance or some kind of cheer leading might be her forte someday.

Happy New Year!

I hope these pictures provide a general forecast for 2010...two kids sharing and playing together...I won't hold my breath!

Just Zoey

At dinner...or rather dessert.

In the tube slide.



At the park after we tried to go ice skating. Skating was a flop this time even though she did so well 2 years ago. Oh well.

Pouting because she doesn't want to be photographed.

Finally complied with Momma and smiled.

Riding around the back patio.

So excited to see Santa and tell him she wants a bouncy house.

This was when I caught her being nice to sick Milo.