Weekend Fun

I got a text from Raychel's teacher Friday. She told me that they read a book about Veterans and what Memorial Day means. I guess Raychel started sobbing and saying how she missed her GG. SO sweet. She thought it would be a good idea to put some flowers on GG's grave.
Those bright flowers were gifts from their recital last weekend. Raychel said, "If I were 'the mom', I think would take those lovely flowers to GG." How can the mom argue with that?

None of us had been to see the headstone. It looked very nice.


All the flags looked so peaceful waving in the breeze. I'm very thankful to those who have served and who presently serve in the military. I am so thankful to be free. What a blessing!

What better way to celebrate a long weekend than going to a baseball game! We love going to Oakland to watch the A's play. The last time we went, Raychel was a baby, and Anna and Leah weren't even "Anna and Leah" yet! I was a little worried when we started out. It was cold, rainy and wet. Disneyland flashbacks all over again. It's like I have PTSD or something! Thankfully, the clouds parted just in time for us to go. It was super cold, BUT dry. Can't complain about that! Experiencing the "Coliseum Dog". She closed her eyes like this for every bite. That's a mouthful! I'm proud to announce she ate 3/4 of that huge hot dog! That's my girl!

Poor Anna wasn't feeling too great. She gave me a pouty face everytime I pointed the camera in her direction.

Leah is finished and wearing most of it!

Raychel was SUPER excited about the cotton candy. She thoroughly enjoyed buying it from the vendor.

Who wants a cavity? I DO!!

Cold. Sticky. Sweet.

Self portrait.

Peanuts at a baseball game=a necessity

Quick catnap. Doesn't she look so cozy and snug bundled up with Dad?

THIS was this highlight of my whole weekend! I love Raychel's sweet little face. Missing teeth, arms folded, eyes lit with excitement. She loved the fireworks at the end of the game. It was an amazing display, AND they were set to the music of her favorite artist, Michael Jackson. She kept saying, "This is awesome!" Then she'd giggle. I get all choked up just thinking about it. Can I freeze time right now? I love this stage of wonder and excitement. Being their mother enriches my life in ways I could have never imagined. Simply, the best!

Next, let's capture what was happening on my lap. Two 5 year olds screaming bloody murder. Tears and cotton candy snot running down their cold little faces. "It's too loud!" "Make it stop!" "I wanna go to the hotel!" "I hate these, Mom!" Precious...again, that memory puts a little lump in my throat. (wiping tear) hahaha!!

We wanted to take the girls to the Visitors Center at the Oakland Temple. As we're driving on the freeway, I see this sign, and about 469 vendors with tables of random crap. I'm like, "That looks awe-some!" Well, it was my lucky day. My dad took a wrong exit (plus he and Amy wanted to check it out), and look where it lead us. It was a sign. We HAD to check out the flea market.

Jeans for $9

Holy Bratz Dolls, Batman.

My little girl's first purchase! A load of tacky, sparkly hair bows. I love how Leah is poking that doll's eyes. HAHA!

Plethora of Wallets...only $5, people!

Praise to the all-mighty-king-baby-mullet. Show some respect!

Live entertainment. Did I mention we were the only white people in this venue? Not that there's anything wrong with that! It's just that we're all SO white. Plus it doesn't help that this white chick is walking around taking pictures of crap like Bratz dolls and king baby mullets. I loved it! I want to go back!

Now we made it to our original destination.

I love this picture! Notice how far away Leah is, and how she's giving herself a little scratch.

Anna gives her sister a stern, authoritative "LEAH!" and motions for her to come and sit closer. Love my bossy, take control girl! The Visitor's Center is great. Anyone can go, there's beautiful artwork, an amazing view of the city, and short videos that talk about our beliefs.

I seriously love these girls!

I loved how bright this flower was. Right as I was taking the picture, a bee flew inside of it!

Forever Family.