Mommy/Daughter Date Part 2

Yesterday was Christmas at our house again because Speedy Cheetah got her big present! We went to see Wicked!!! It was her first time see a "big" play at the Pantages theater her in LA. It was just the two of us and my first time driving to LA by myself at night! To say the least, I was nervous and did research on all the available options. We could have taken the Red Line down there since it is right across the street from the Pantages, but I didn't want to be waiting around for a subway with my beautiful 12 year old daughter.We decided to drive and I prebought our parking pass to a lot that was right across the street from the theater. This proved to be a really smart move because by buying ahead of time we got premium parking!!!! We arrived about 6:00 and went down to Hollywood and Highland to eat dinner. It was a nice walk, but a little scary. Thank goodness there was a lot of tourist around. We had a nice dinner at CPK and then were able to walk back at a nice pace to enjoy our time together.

We got back at 7:30 on the dot and decided to go in and find our seats. The Pantages is on a small incline and we were in the Orchestra Center, but towards the back on the hill. We were able to see everything very clearly! The above photo is Speedy with the actress that plays Glinda. We then went to look at souvenirs since it was part of her Christmas present. I told her she could have anything she wanted. It took her a long time to decide. My Speedy is not like most kids, she really takes her time and puts a lot of thought into what she wants. She finally decided on a flying stuffed monkey and a poster. The kind girl at the souvenir stand mentioned to us that maybe we could have it signed after the show. She told us where to go and I had no idea that in her smart little brain, my daughter had already been planning this. LOL!

The above picture is with the actress that plays NesaRose. We settled in our seats and the show began! It was absolutely amazing!! I had seen it before about 4 years ago, but it was as good if not better then I remember!! My Speedy loved it and was just captivated the whole time! She took it all in and I could see her up there someday!

At intermission she made me laugh because she darted to the ladies room and made it there before the mad rush. I stayed behind and bought a Wicked cup for soda. I didn't want to drink the soda, but I did want the cup! It's so cute!! I'm going to take it to work! We found each other again and went back to enjoy the second half. The above picture is with the actor that played Fireyo.

After the play she asked if we could find the stage door and we did. There was only a few people ahead of us. I told Speedy had I known we might come to the stage door then I would have brought a Sharpie. She said not to worry that she had one in her purse!!! I couldn't believe how smart my girl is. She told me that she had secretly hoped that we could get the cast's autographs. I think this is because her Music teacher gave her a special gift of a Playbill signed by the cast of Sister Act from New York. We were able to get all the main characters to sign her Playbill and poster. Everyone was so nice and even took pictures with her. Speedy says it was the best night of her life! I love to see my children so happy! We are already planning to try to see another play sometime this year. The above picture is with the actress that played Elphaba. When we were done we didn't have to deal with traffic and were able to get on the freeway with no traffic at midnight and we were home in less then 20 minutes!!!! I said a special prayer last night because everything turned out so wonderful and I got to share such a special moment with my baby! Thank you God!

Mommy/Daughter Date Part 1

Well first and foremost I want to say that 2012 has started off as a fantastic year!! The first day of the year we went to my aunt and uncle's for our annual little potluck. We ate so much yummy food and my honey felt well enough to go. Yay! On the 2nd it was my favorite aunt's birthday and I wanted to do some cleaning. My older girls took the Squiggler to lunch and to the park. (Love my girls!) While I was cleaning I found something I thought was lost forever!! I was so overjoyed and couldn't believe it!!! The item wasn't an expensive item, but it had sentimental value that meant so much to me! Later that day we had realized that Squiggler had lost one of her new earrings! Guess what?? We found it too! I just couldn't believe it! For both items I had prayed to St. Anthony and he never fails to help me, but I really did think there was no way for the first item. Just goes to show you to never lose Faith!!! Third, but not least I came home today and found out that my 2nd project on donorschoose had been fully funded! My students are going to be so excited! I'm thinking of putting up one more project before the funding is over through the Wasserman Foundation.

Okay now back to today's post and my mommy/daughter date with Weegie! Today we were able to go to the movies and see New Year's Eve. We loved it! It is such a cute movie and we share a love for chick flicks! We ate popcorn, diet coke and junior mints. There was a big group of kids there to see the Chipmunks and they were all in line in front of us buying popcorn and such. Well two kids didn't have any money to buy treats and the counselor was going to get them something. I know how it is to buy things for your students so they don't feel left out. I handed her some money and told her to use it on the kids. She was very appreciative and said I didn't have to. I told her I know, but I wanted to. After the movie the Weegie and I went out to lunch and then dessert. We had a great time together and I was so glad to spend the day with just her. Tomorrow is Speedy Cheetah's turn! We won't be home until late so I won't be posting tomorrow night probably.

2011's Top Ten

Well now that 2011 is coming to an end and it's time to talk about our Top 10 items for the year! These are in no particular order, but if you ask Weegie she will tell you that her's is number one! LOL! That crazy Weegie!

My honey and I have celebrated 15 years of marriage! That is a wonderful and amazing thing! I always prayed for such a wonderful man and God gave me this great guy! God is good all the time and really listens to our prayers!

Speedy Cheetah made the Musical Production group at her school! It was a big honor, her first choice and she is loving it! She is doing outstanding and has found another outlet for her creative side. This is a big thing because she does so well academically and needed to be challenged in another way!

Weegie doing well in 10th grade and going to her first big dance! Homecoming! Her team won, she danced the night away and had a great time! She is becoming such a wonderful young lady and we are so proud of her. She loves going to church and serving her community!

Seeing my cousin RockBottom after 3 years! This guy here means so much to me and to have lost him for a short while was just devastating! I pray that he comes home soon and realizes how loved he is by all of us! He is also such a wonderful guy, but for some reason has decided to distance himself from our familia for a while. It was great to see him twice this year and I hope he keeps coming around!

Squiggler growing so much this year! She got on rides all by herself at our annual fiesta, she can float in the pool and can kind of swim on her own. Talking and singing up a storm! She brings such joy to our life!

Speedy Cheetah performing in public with her singing group and getting her first solo! She knocks it out of the park each time she performs and is an excellent singer!! There is nothing this girl can't do!!!

Squiggler started dance lessons! She is taking tap/ballet once a week and she loves it. She is the youngest in the class and you can tell! Her teacher has a lot of patience with her! Thank goodness!

Weegie turned 15 and had her Quinceanera! It was her special day and she thanks us constantly for the day she was a true princess! She says it was the best day of her life and that it was perfect! That makes me so happy! She is such a beautiful girl inside and out!

Our trip to Disneyland. My girls and I went by ourselves and we had such a great time! I love being at Disney. It doesn't matter how many rides I get on, but I just love being there! It really is such a special place and I loved sharing it with my girls! Squiggler really loved it and remembers her trip!

My favorite aunt and uncle celebrating 40 years of marriage! They have had their ups and downs, but true love always prevails! They met when they were 13 and got married at 20. They both retired this year and are still in love even after spending all day together these last couple of months! They taught me what it takes to have a wonderful family and I am constantly learning from them! Here's to 40 more!

I told my honey I would mention some honorable mentions, but didn't have pictures to go with these...his health is better and he had his surgery! He is always feeling so much better! Weegie becoming quiet the baker and baking up a storm this holiday season! Both girls doing well academically and on their state test scores! My honey's school going up 82 points on their API and hitting over 800! My donorschoose project getting fully funded! What a great year it has been! We are so blessed and look forward to a wonderful 2012 also filled with the love of God and more blessings!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today was my birthday! I spent it with my girls. We went to the Cheesecake Factory. (I paid! LOL!) My honey who is convalesing at his brother's house sent me 6 pink roses and star gazer lilies. My oldest also bought me a cupcake from a gourmet cupcake shop. I didn't go to Disney this year, but we are saving to buy season passes. Hopefully that will happen soon! I need to go to sleep now, but I wanted to record my special day!

A Visit with Santa

Today, just because the timing was perfect! No lines, she was willing and the setting was one of the prettiest I had ever seen! She asked him for a bike. I'm sure he is going to do his best to bring her one!

Squiggler is 3!

I can't believe that our baby girl is 3! Where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday I was checking into the hospital and out popped this beautiful baby girl that I had prayed so hard for. She is such a delight to our family and completes us fully! I was just talking about this with a friend of mine the other day...I knew my family wasn't complete because we were missing the Squiggler, but now that she is here...I feel so complete and don't yearn for another one. I cherish every moment with her, even when she tries our patience! She is so full of life and energy!!! We love you so much Squiggler! Happy 3rd Birthday Baby!

The above pictures are from her party. I might post some more later. She had the best day and "all" her friends were there! Her cousin Luke and her best friend Lily! She had so much fun with everyone and played. It was really cold so we had set up inside just in case. She got a table and chairs as well as things for her kitchen. She loved all her gifts and kept squealing for delight when she opened each one. We had gourmet cupcakes instead of a traditional cake and lots of other goodies, as well as hamburgers and hot dogs.

It has become a tradition to have her picture taken with Santa on this day and she was so excited! She literally jumped on his lap and caught him by surprise! She told him that she wanted a bike for Christmas. Hmmmm? We will see? She wore this special dress for him because it matched him. She was so funny and so cute! I took the whole day off to spend it with her and she was so happy when she woke up. (She hates that I have to go to work each day.) We went to JCP's to have her picture taken and they came out great!! She did said an amazing job! Then we stayed in JCP's and bought her a pink Barbie car and a mermaid doll to put in it. Afterwards we took our pictures with Santa and went to lunch at Red Robin. They brought her an ice cream sundae and song to her too. Later she had to go to the doctors. She weighs 30 pounds and is 95 centimeters! She had to get a shot and she didn't like that. She sang for the doctor and kept climbing for him. I was all worried, but he said to let her! The doctor asked me if people are always commenting on how skinny she is. He said she is PERFECT! Yay!

Here she is today with her birthday cake. She loved blowing out the candles. After the doctors we went to Target and she bought two more things with a gift card she got for her bday. She was very happy and very tired. We went to go pick up her sister from school and I thought for sure she was going to fall asleep, but not my baby! She got a lot of energy and didn't fall asleep until 7pm!

I think she had a super day because I know I did! Squiggler you are such a delight! You aren't afraid of anything, you love to dance and sing. You started dance class with Miss Erika and Sunday school with Miss Lucy. Both of them love you and say you do a really good job! You love to talk and love to help. You help your daddy cook or your mommy do the laundry. You love to watch the Wonder Pets or Mickey's Club House. You love your sisters so much and want to hang out with them all the time. You can be such a Mommy's girl or a Daddy's girl depending on who's in the room with you. You know all your shapes and colors and know some letters of the alphabet like C. When people ask you how old you are you say 12! LOL! You love to read and for some reason don't like numbers very much. I buy you size 2 or 3 clothes, but you can fit into a 12-18 months easily except the length is too short! You have long feet just like your sisters and currently wear an 8 1/2 or 9. Happy Birthday my little Princess! I thank God for you everyday and I am so glad he let me be your mommy!

Mommy/Daughter Day and a Date!

For some reason this picture will not go the right way. Oh well! Today was a cool day because my oldest daughter and I were invited to Clinique for a free facial. Well, when we got there it wasn't just a facial, but a make over and manicure too! We are very good Clinique customers and don't buy all the time, but we have learned to buy wisely and they always remember us. We have our favorite girl, Natalie, she is the best and the one that invited us! We also have a new 2nd favorite, Meagan, and really like all the ladies there! We started with our facials, followed with parrafin waxes on our hands, then make overs with the polish and nail design last. We had such a great time, met some other great customers and learned a thing or two. We were there 2 hours and it didn't even seem that long.

Meagan did Weegie's makeup and she did a fabulous job! These pictures do it no justice! It was so pretty and natural and made her eyes pop!!! Weegie loves make up and I told her she should experiment more with it and on her friends! Maybe I will let her experiment on me too! LOL! Afterwards we went to CPK and had a delicious lunch!!! It was great and so relaxing!

My honey and I also had a date night! We decided to go out to dinner since I was all dolled up. LOL! Why waste good make up. We had a yummy meal at Sisley in Valencia. They treated us really well. He had Linguini and clams while I had chicken with goat cheese! Oh my! To die for! We also had dessert, flourless chocolate cake, that I would definately want to eat again. Afterwards we walked around and my honey bought a new shirt and I bought Squiggler a new dress! Too cute and I can't wait to take her picture in it. LOL! Blogger just ate my post! Good thing I saved it! Speedy Cheetah has auditions this week for her choice of study for the next two years! I sooo hope she gets her first choice. She is extremely talented and she is a hard worker! We only have 15 more days of school and Weegie is already done! My plan is to blog more and fill in the things I started, but haven't finished. I am so ready for summer!!!!!