CALI & DISNEYLAND
Starting clear back in July- we went to California for my cousin's wedding and got to go to Disneyland as a bonus. We loved staying with my cousin Jessica, her husband Parker, and their gorgeous little girl Siena. Marina is in love with Siena. They are almost exactly a year apart, so they can't quite play together yet, but I know that in a few years they will be the best of friends.
Below, Marina wanted to hold "baby Siena" but since Siena weighs only 1 pound less than Marina... well let's just say Marina got more than she bargained for.
Marina and I are both major beach lovers. We were thrilled to spend a couple days at the beach waiting for dad to fly down and join us in California.
Everyone told me that taking a 20 month old to Disneyland in August would be a huge mistake... long lines... cranky girl.... etc. Actually, it turned out to be an amazing day. For the first several hours, there were hardly any lines at all. We waited 5-15 minutes for most rides the whole morning. It was a miracle! Marina was an angel and loved all the rides and characters (well she loved the characters from afar. We waited 40 minutes to see Mickey Mouse and she was excited right until she actually got next to him. Then she pushed him away and freaked out. Oh well.) Besides that we had an awesome day. I can't wait to go back!
LAKE POWELL
We left Marina with my aunt Karen (a lifesaver!) for a few days and went down to hang out at Lake Powell with my family. Our friends from Australia, my awesome cousin Nicole and a few new friends from Rhode Island were also able to join in the fun. My favorite things by far were tubing and just relaxing with my hot hubby. Here are a few battle shots....
Yes, in the picture above I am taking Nicole down with my leg. We don't mess around here.
DANCE CLASS
Marina Mae started dance class with her friend Sadie. Her favorite part is running around the floor yelling "chasse...chasse...chasse." Every now and then she actually does a chasse. It is pretty much the highlight of our week. :)
MOVING DAY
We finally moved into our new house, but I have no pictures to share of a lovely, decorated home. This pic of moving day will have to suffice until I get my act together, finally start painting and decorating, and take some pictures to share. For now, we are loving just being in the new house.
I just really like this picture of Marina playing with her Mr. Potato Head (Disney edition) body parts.
FINALLY
The real reason I have been so delinquent in my posting, decorating and other duties is that I have been sick, sick, sick!!! No, I don't have swine flu, thank goodness. My sickness has lasted about 9 weeks so far and it has been awful. In fact, the last time I remember being this sick was when I was pregnant with Marina... So, if you made it this far through my long, long post... well, now you know.
