Sunny San Diego!

At the entrance of SeaWorld, San Diego

Our girls being introduced to a two-toed sloth at SeaWorld

My girls meeting Elmo and Abby Cadabby.

Last week, Rob and I took the kids to sunny San Diego for Spring Break. While it was storming here in the North bay, San Diego had great weather. In fact, I got a little sunburned.

We visited Legoland, SeaWorld, San Diego Animal Park, and the San Diego Zoo. By the end of the trip, my legs were sore. Maybe we should have planned for a vacation after the vacation.

We took over 500 pictures; however, here are just a few from our wonderful trip to SeaWorld.

The Nealon Girls and Kristi Yamaguchi

Recently, the girls and I had a great opportunity to meet 1992 Gold medal olympian and Dancing with the Star Mirror Ball winner, Kristi Yamaguchi during her school tour promoting her new children's book, Dream Big Little Pig. The illustrations in this book really caught my 4 year olds eye possibly because of all the pink and sparkles.

Kristi is a cute, very petite woman. She enjoyed her visit to our elementary school. Our students got to ask her questions and she read her entire book to a room full of pre-k to 3rd grade students.

Site Name Change!

Yes; you saw it correctly. The Nealon girls + one! We are bringing a new little Nealon on board in June! I've been either tired, busy, or unmotivated to write the blog, but here I am this morning, with barely enough sleep.

My girls are doing well. We are slowly introducing the concept of bunk beds as they prepare to move into a new room to make way for baby. N. is still enjoying a "poop" or "pee" joke from time to time. This all came to be when she learned how to use the potty....but we are still working on the former. G. is preparing for kindergarten. Wow. How time flies when your having fun.

misc. pics of my girls.

Some of Natalia's usual looks to get me to get her a treat from the fridge.

Gaby posing with a rose.

Goofing off before the party.

Posing after she just got her hair done for the party.

Posing in front of her house.

Misc. photos from my iphone!

Gaby's Fourth Birthday

Gaby's first shot at the pinata. Got a room with Mexican family and no one knows all the words to the pinata song. We ended listening to it on-line while the kids hit it.

Gaby making a wish.

Gaby opening up her gifts!

Gaby's turn at pin the tail on the donkey.

Today my baby girl, Gaby, turned four years old. Gaby enjoyed her birthday with family and friends. It was just the kind of birthday I always wanted....pinata, pin-the-tail on the burro, and a custom cake to boast. Gaby is still out playing with her friends even though the party ended a few hours ago. I love watching my little girl enjoy her day.

Cooking with Mommy

Natalia is my biggest fan. She eats almost everything I cook. On this night, I made Potato Leek soup. She ate every bite saying, "mmmmm" then asked for a second bowl. Now Gaby on the other hand is my biggest fan when it comes to anything sweet. She can often be over heard asking, "Mom, let's make cookies. Can we make cookies?" On this night, I gave in and we made shortbread cookies. We ate plenty and gave the rest to daddy to take to work.