The Ringling Bros.

Katie has been asking me to go to the circus. I don't really like the circus, it's pretty boring if you ask me. But, I wasn't going to discourage her, so I found out they were going to be in town, and invited Katherine to come with us. We carpooled together and had a quick dinner and got in our seats.

I wasn't too impressed. The kids liked it for the first 30 minutes. Then..I went to go get snow cones so they could have a snack. Then, Emma was getting squirrely so I had to go stand in the back with her, so she didn't bother the people around us. Then, somehow I ended up holding Emma and Audri, who was also bored with the show now. I had one kid on each hip, the worker standing back there with me was laughing. Then, Katie and Izzy came to stand by me. All in all, I'm pretty sure we won't be going back to the circus for many years to come, LOL.

Glad Katie was finally able to get to the circus, but secretly even more glad that she didn't like it and I don't have to go back for a long time haha.

Gilroy Gardens

We finally made it to Gilroy Gardens. A long way to drive, but it was pretty fun. It wasn't a huge amusement park, mostly just for kids. No roller coasters really. It was fun though. Apparently, the big thing about the city of Gilroy, is garlic. They are famous for it. They sell garlic ice cream, pickled garlic, purple garlic, all kinds of stuff around the town, and the mascot for the park was even a garlic. Too funny. The town smells good though, like spaghetti, haha.

Emma was able to go on a few rides, and I think she liked them. It was nice for me to be able to go on some, too. Obviously if she didn't go on, I didn't go on, lol. It was fine though, I'm glad Katie was able to have fun, and even had Sam to play with. She loves when friends are able to go places with us.

Hollister, CA

My Mom has been wanting to go to Gilroy Gardens for a while now, so she planned a trip for us this summer, and Sam was even able to come with us. It was a far drive so we took a stop in a fun fruit stand along the way, that had all kinds of little shops, a train, a carousel, and of course fruit! I bought some yummy white peaches, they were so good and big. The kids were glad for the break! We also had a McDonald's stop earlier, but that one wasn't as much fun, and the food wasn't as good, lol. Emma was doing really good for being in the car so long. I was so relieved!

When we finally got to the hotel, we went swimming for a few hours, it was fun! My Mom was helping the kids jump in the pool, they had so much fun, but did not like taking turns! Haha. I floated around with Emma, of course :p

Just Another Summer Day

4th Of July 2014

This year for the 4th, Michael opened up his home to everyone, to come have dinner and light fireworks together. They have their pool up, so Katie was able to go swimming with her cousins.

After the fireworks were done, the kids were having a dance party in the garage. Katie was having fun dancing with Zoey for a bit. It's fun watching all these kids grow up and get older.

Fun day. I can't tell if Emma had fun yet, but she seemed happy enough to be outdoors. Hopefully next year she will be more fun =) I know everyone says to cherish them when they're little and enjoy the time because it passes so quickly, but I am ready for her to grow a little. I'm so anxious to be able to talk to her, and play with her more, and find out what she likes over the next year, and even over the next few months.

Picnic At The Park

Katherine invited me to the park for a picnic with her kids. We packed some fruit and drinks and Katherine brought pb&j sandwiches. It was a relaxing day watching the kids play. I really enjoy having Katherine back in town, I love when she comes to visit for months at a time =)

Drytown Kids

Just another day swimming together =)