We had a wonderful 1st birthday party for our HDQ (Heidi Drama Queen). Some close friends and family were able to make it out to celebrate and enjoy the perfect day of bounce houses, hamburgers, hot dogs, and cupcakes. Scott's parents came down for the event too!
We did have some extra time with Grandma and Grandpa, so we took them to the Ventura Harbor and went to Andrea's and then to the Horsey ride at the Arcade. It was fun for all.
Grandma and Scott with the kiddos at the Ventura Harbor Arcade
Holly had spotted the 'Zebra' before we were ever let through the gates!
Tea Time with Grandma!
Homemade Cupcakes and I made the topper decorations as well.
I saw this idea online and made Heidi her own "Happy Birthday" banner.
Holly and Taylor having a Tutu blast in the bounce house! Holly loved that it was Heidi's B-day!
Yummo, it is SUGAR!
Heidi trying out her new chair from Grandma and Grandpa, while Scott is helping her open her presents.
Heidi opening her present from DDTZ (Aunt Debbie, Uncle Dave, Trent and Zach)
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Holly Getting Her First Library Card!
Yes, we finally broke down and we all got library cards. Camarillo has a wonderful and NEW library, so we have finally started to take advantage of that resource. Holly loaded up on the Berinstain Bear books for bedtime reading.
Holly filling out her form for her library card - at least that is what I wanted her to pretend to do.
Holly now a proud owner of a library card! She was moving towards the children's section so fast, I barely got a chance to get this on film.
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Underwood Farms - Somis, CA
Our neighbor, Katherine and I took the girls to see the goats, chickens, and Alpaca at the small satellite farm of Underwood Farms. Holly and Heidi both loved feeding the animals and the sand box on site was a hit. Holly loved the fresh strawberries and Kettle Corn!
This was the first time Heidi was in a sand box. She was very unsure of the texture.
Now she has got the hang of it!
Holly enjoying a freshly picked strawberry!
That was a fun morning outing for all!
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New York or Bust
We had a wonderful time, missed the kids, but they loved being with Auntie Jen for the 5 days! The pictures say it all on the fun we had!
Central Park - Famous "Friends" fountain from the open credits from "Friends".
Times Square Night and Day!
We heart the Subway!
View from our condo balcony!
Our Digs!
On one of the oldest Ferris Wheels in the world. It was a "moving car" as well!
Coney Island - On the Atlantic for the first time!
This one is for you Daddio!
On the Hudson- This one is for Al, the boy loves his Pepsi!
On top of the Empire State Building!
Being a classic tourist- Double Decker Bus Tours! Recommend it - it saves the feet, even though we still did 70 miles of walking in 4 days!
One of the largest Elm Tree Groves in the world - Central Park!
This will always be Scott's life now that he has 3 girls in his life - This is at the largest Toy's R Us in the world.
This was in the Toy's R Us! It was full sized!
Al, thinking, "One day I will win the Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island!"
Now this was a good time. . . Just kidding, but every time we past this we got a laugh! - Time Square
Refreshing treat at Dylan's Candy Store
I took pictures of most of our eats and treats... so Al is taking a picture of me taking a picture of the treat!
Patsy's Pizza Parlor! The best Cesar Salad EVER! Note the camera is our ready to take a picture of the "Big Salad"!
Frozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity! Do I need to say more? The neat thing about this was, the place we stayed at was 2 blocks away so we could put in our name and go home and watch Seinfeld reruns and go back when our 2 hour wait was up!
Street Dog from a cart! Oh was this good!
Little Italy did not disappoint! Cataloni and Chicken Marsala! The best I have ever had!
Hello Deli! This is the Deli that David Letterman loves and uses on his show when he wants a sandwich. It was some good eating. Still Nona's in Camarillo is my favorite!
