Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Joe's First Ultra Run

Cuayamaca 3 peaks 50k- July 14, 2012

Last weekend the four of us packed up the car and headed south east into the San Diego mountains. Paso picacho campground, campsite #33



The camp site was beautiful! But I wish it was not 4 hours away and Olivia did not get car sick. I was so proud of myself for being so well prepared when we had to pull over on the side of the road.



We woke up super early on July 14th and waited at the aide station next to our camp site for daddy to run by. The girls were a little overwhelmed at 6:45am.



Olivia and her pout!


Daddy is on his way, he is just a speck in the background.



Watching joe run brought tears to my eyes. I am so proud of him for running an ultra marathon. He is setting such a good example for our girls; not only health and fitness but determination and endurance.



Back at the campsite the 3 of us girls made ourselves busy while daddy ran 32 miles in the mountains.
We met a friend Delilah and made several crafts with her family. We attended the junior ranger program and rescued our food from the crazy squirrels.
After I gave the girls lunch we packed up and drove out to the finish line. The volunteers at the race were happy to see the girls and their awesome signs again. Audrey was so cute, I got her clapping and cheering for every runner that passed us by. That brought a smile to almost everyone.



I parked on the side of the road and opened up the back of the car for them to play and look out for daddy.



Here he is at the finish! He came in 38 out of 84 people who finished the race. Not too bad if I say so myself!



I asked the girls to pose with joe and their signs before we drove home the next day.


As you can see baby rapunzel went to San Diego too! She washed up very nice after I tied her up in a pillow case before throwing her into the washing machine.

Location:Crazy Mountain Range near Julian, Ca

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Red carpet madness





Celebration Kids has a summer kick off party a few weeks ago (at the end of June). Their theme this year was the red carpet. Audrey, Olivia and I pulled out all of our jewelry, high heels and lipstick for this big event.



Audrey went on stage early in the event. She helped herself to a feather boa and felt right at home. This was very unlike her.


Audrey and Kaia, sharing a hug. This was Kaia's last week at celebration kids. Next year she will attending Los Feliz Arts Charter School with her big sister Luna. We are number 195 on that waiting list.


Olivia was looking cool!


Audrey's best buds- Kaia, Sophia and Luisa.


I am so sad that this trio has been broken up! Sophia will be attending Hamilton in Pasadena this fall.

Location:Celebration kids, South Pasadena, CA

Fun with bell pepper





Olivia is now a little girl, who still loves to sit on the counter while I make dinner. She recently decided that she likes to eat bell pepper like an apple.



We grew this one in our garden!

Location:N Avenue 52,Los Angeles,United States