Thursday, October 6, 2016

Solvang, Santa Barbara and Santa Ana, 9/23-9/26/16

FRIDAY

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On our way to Solvang! Olivia approves our rental van.


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Family pic before we jump on the freeway!


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Parent's first time in Santa Barbara. Brophy Bros restaurant w/ the best view of the city.


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Cheers to the beginning of a fun filled weekend!


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West Beach


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Kids section in the Maritime Museum next door.


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We stopped by the Ostrich Farm to feed the ostriches. Oh man was that scary for me AND dad!


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Later that night we had dinner at The Hitching Post II


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Chumash Casino


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We stayed at the Kronborg Hotel in Solvang


SATURDAY

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The Phamily was able to join us Saturday morning at Paula's Pancakes for breakfast


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Non working furnace.


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Family pic!


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Old Mission Santa Ines


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Anne and Pat!


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Next we head to Quicksilver Ranch for the miniature horses


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So small :)


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Then Saarloos & Sons for some wine tasting.


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Dad said he's do it again!


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Afterwards we all head to our hotesl. We stayed at the Hampton Inns in Goleta


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YAY!! Martin and his family made is Saturday night!


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So pretty :)


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The whole family is now here!! Great dinner at Enterprise Fishing Co. in Santa Barbara.


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Martin being silly.


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Where's Madison?

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Cousin time before we all go to sleep!


SUNDAY

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Sunday we all head to the Santa Barbara pier. Boy was it hot!


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Megan taking the girls through the stores


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Kaitlyn, Kyle, Megan, Madison, Olivia...
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Fun under the sun


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Sushi for dinner!?? Ewwww


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Gross...


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We didn't stay long at the beach. We head home early. Smoothy break.


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Just like her mommy when it comes to Yami.


MONDAY

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Monday we checked out the Discover Cube in Santa Ana.


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I was expected a little more but the girls still had a good time.


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Another long, fun and exhausting weekend.



Monday, September 12, 2016

Labor Day Weekend - 2016


THURSDAY 9.1.16

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Let's start off Mai's birthday weekend... I mean Labor Day Weekend... with Happy Hour at McCormick & Schmick's in El Segundo. Cheers!



FRIDAY 9.2.16

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Friday (Mai's official birthday) we head to Disneyland! Smiiiiile!


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Being silly with Madison...


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Always :)


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Uncle Mitch and cousin Kyle decided to join us today.


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Conference call at Disneyland? Why not?


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I'll press the gas while the girls steer.


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We barely beat Mai and Kyle.


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Madison and I try out Buzz Lightyear Astro Blaster ride. She actually scored around 3000 points on her own!


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The kiddos wait in line for the Disney Junior show while Madison takes a nap.


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Bubbles from the sky!


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Thank you Mitch for this beautiful spread!


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Happy Birthday Mai :)



I can do this!


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The Disneyland day parade.


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The girl's favorite Princesses: Belle and Cinderella!


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Kyle with the best seat during the parade.


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After the parade Mitch and I used our fast pass for Space Mountain. Thrilling indeed!


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Okay it's the kid's turn to go on some rides. Madison here on the Dumbo ride.


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And the carousel.


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Olivia enjoyed the carousel as well.


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Mai's friend Cindy just so happened to be here.


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Her husband Rudy and her son Daniel came as well.


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The sun is setting and everyone's getting ready for the night parade.



A long, exhausting yet enjoyable day. Happy birthday Mai!


SATURDAY 9.3.2016


Lunch at grandparent's house for Mai's Birthday since we spent the whole day at Disneyland yesterday.



Everyone had a chance to blow out the candles.


SUNDAY 9.4.2016

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Brunch at Cheesecake Factory in Redondo Beach


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Kyle with the charming smile :)


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Happy Birthday again Mai!!


MONDAY 9.5.2016

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Olivia and I went to the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood to watch "Beauty and the Beast" on the big screen on Labor Day!



The pre-show!


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Olivia's favorite movie :)


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As crowded as it was, it was well worth the trip up to Hollywood. A long, enjoyable, exhausting and exciting Labor Day weekend!!