Driving Down To Los Angeles

Okay, so we attempted to leave early Friday morning (trying for 9 am). By the time we finally got on the road after getting lunch, dropping off Popcorn at the doggy hotel, and of course packing up the car - we were on the 5 freeway going south by noon. Which meant we hit LA right at traffic time on a Friday night. (Now I know what you are thinking - isn't there always traffic in LA - yes!!! But some days and times are lighter traffic). Below are the girls enjoying the ride. Mikayla and Delilah made the whole trip without napping. They were very excited to see Nana and Papa as well as the beach (didn't know about Disneyland yet)

MMMMM... Chocolate Rabbits

As you can see, the girls enjoy their chocolate bunnies. Afterwards, we take them to the park to run some of that chocolate energy off!!

He Is Risen!!

We went to Easter service on Saturday to leave space for others on Easter Sunday. Service was beautiful and after we came home and got ready for bed, we dyed the Easter eggs.


The next morning, the girls woke up and found what the Easter bunny left them and then went hunting for eggs. According to Mikayla, the Mommy Easter bunny left the stuff inside the house and the Daddy Easter bunny put the eggs outside.

Happy Easter!!

Here's Looking At You Kid!!

My heart melts every time Caitlin's eyes light up and that smile spreads across her face forming lil' dimples on her chubby cheeks!!!

Up to the Mountains We Go...But Not For Long!

Since last October when we went to Pine Mountain Lake last, the girls have said at least a couple of times a week that they want to go back to the "cabin". Since Daddy is off for a month from work, we decided to go to the cabin for a couple of days. Well, Friday, Mikayla caught some bug and threw up all night long. Saturday, she didn't... and then Sunday night she threw up once. We were supposed to leave Monday morning and didn't know if we should. But Mikayla seemed to be doing well so we went ahead and went up. First thing we did was check out our property - which was looking so lonely without a home on it (just waiting to hit those lottery numbers!!) After that, took the girls to the park and the fishing hole to just look at the water. That night, Mikayla started complaining of not feeling well so she didn't eat dinner but within 5 minutes of drinking some 7-up... her food from the day came up. After 30 minutes of cleaning, Daddy and I decided to take them home the next day so she doesn't make a mess all over the cabin. We woke up the next day, went for a nice long hike and then took the girls fishing. We finally headed home at 3 in the afternoon. It was sad to cut it short but if Mikayla was going to be sick again, it would be better for her and us if she was at home. (Needless to say - she never threw up again but then Mommy and Caitlin caught the bug on Friday).

Plus side... Caitlin finally got to see her new Home Away From Home!