The Sacrificial Sports Mom

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Weekend Get-Away

This Father's Day Weekend we went back to Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Desert for a little get-away. We loved it so much last year we couldn't wait to go back. This year we went with another family and had a blast. We had a great time swimming, sunning, eating, drinking and playing. Already looking forward to next year!

The kiddos on our balcony

The guys before dinner

The ladies

Little buddies

Denton was always looking for attention

me and Shannon

Family photo op

Their turn

getting in a little lifting, ha

Nap time for D and beer time for Mom

The kids just loved these inflatables

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

April and May

Nothing too exciting for us to share recently. Denton turned 2 last week. I can't believe he is already 2, time flies by so fast and your baby is not your baby anymore. He is so stinking cute, the way he talks and plays and smiles, oh those dimples. He loves his sister and is always saying to her "Willlleey watch diiiiiiis" and he will do a little trick for her. Or he will grab her hand and say "Willeeey, come" and will take her and show her something. Of course Riley is a great big sister and is always looking out for her little guy. She is so caring with him. The other night we were trying to get Denton to stay in his bed and ended up taking away toy after toy each time he got out. He was down to 1 or 2 (he sleeps with a TON of toys) and we heard Riley telling him not to get out of bed again because Daddy will take another toy and he will be too sad. She kept saying, "Denton, it's ok just go to sleep, stop crying. here you can have one of my toys ok". Such sweetness.

We didn't have a party for Denton this year, so we just did cupcakes and presents at home which was all he really needs anyway.

Below are a few pics from the past 2 months. I really need to start taking more pics!!

Denton and his favorite Buzz Lightyear

Denton with all of his new Toy Story Toys,

Mr. Suave after getting his haircut at daycare

Riley in her Spring Sing performance at school

The kids after hunting for Easter Eggs at the park

Friday, April 15, 2011

Riley's 5th Birthday

Let me preface this by saying that exactly one week before Riley's 5th birthday she lost her first tooth. Dad pulled it out old school style with the floss tied to the doorknob. He was so nervous that it wouldn't come out and would hurt her, but it flew right out and she didn't feel a thing!! So for her birthday we decided to go to Disneyland and forgo a birthday party. We have annual passes so we figured this was the way to go. We drove up Tuesday evening after work and checked into our hotel around 8pm. Then walked over to Disney. We went right to Riley and Denton’s favorite ride, Buzz Lightyear. Then we went and watched the fireworks, they were pretty cool. I can’t say I have ever done that before, usually we are gone by then. Then we went on some more rides, the place was not crowded at all which was awesome. We walked on every ride we wanted to go on. We stayed until around 11pm then went back to our room and crashed out. Since the kids were up so late we figured they would sleep in the next morning, nope! We got up and sang Happy Birthday to the Birthday girl and she opened her presents. We grabbed some breakfast from the hotel (they offer free continental style breakfast), took our time getting ready and then headed over to CA Adventures when they opened at 10. We walked around for a bit and went on one ride before our 11:30 reservation for lunch at Ariel’s Grotto. Riley got pictures with all of the princesses and she was in complete heaven! They all came by our table one by one and took pics with her and wished her happy birthday, she loved it. Then we went on more rides and Riley had some bday money from my parents so she bought this hair piece that is like a hair tie but with a long curly ponytail. I put it in her hair and she kept swinging her hair around and checking her reflection in windows etc. She thought it looked totally real, lol. CA Adventures serves beer and margaritas so we had a few of those and took turns going on the adult rides as well. They have this thing called child swap where one adult goes on and the other stays out with the kids, then when it is the second adult’s turn they get to go in the fast pass line. So it was super quick to switch like that and the kids didn’t get antsy and we got to have our fun too. We left around 4 or so and grabbed some dinner and headed home. I have to say that this was probably my most favorite and most fun vist to Disneyland that I can remember. Maybe it was the fact that is was Riley's birthday, but whatever it was was awesome!!

My Bday

My birthday came and went, we saw friends and family, I got older, etc :) Here are a few pics

Monday, March 21, 2011

Way overdue post!!!!

Wow it has been so long since I have made a post on here. I guess we have been so busy with stuff that I haven't had a chance to make a post. Either that or we just haven't had anything worth writing about happen. LOL

Not much happening with us, just work and play and living life. We have both kids' birthdays coming up so that will be something to post about ;)

Meanwhile, here are some pics of us from the last few months.

Denton practicing his kicking skills at the park

The kids playing hard

Dad and Mom at the 52 freeway project festival

Mom and Dad at the Chargers game

Dan, Denton and Granddad at Balboa Park

so sweet.........................

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

The Holidays Are Here!

The holidays have come and gone and we had another blessed year with our family and friends. We are so thankful for everything we have and all of our family and friends. Christmas Eve we had family and friends come over for Dan's traditional Pozole and it was delicious as usual. Santa came by to visit the kids and give them a special pre-Christmas present. They loved seeing Santa come for a special visit, and the light in their eyes when they saw him was so heartwarming. Then on Christmas Day (after opening presents at home) we went over to my Mom's house for more presents and to spend the day there. Now it is time to pack up all of the Christmas decor and get ready to bring in the New Year fresh and new.

Christmas Day at Mema's