THE WHITE FAMILY

Sunday morning pictures

2012-01-22T21:11:00.000-08:00

Sunday mornings before church I try to get a picture of Sid & Riley together. They know the routine... before we leave the house sit on the stairs so mom can get our picture (sometimes we switch it up and take them outside).

I love looking back at all the pictures of them growing up together and I do have a few pictures with smiling kids looking their Sunday best. But to be honest most Sundays go like this...

Riley gives his obligatory CHEESE while trying to make sure Sidney holds still so we can get this over with even if it takes a headlock.

Sidney escapes and while she's gone Riley gives me a handsome smile:)

Daddy retrieves Sidney from outside and back to the stairs she goes.

And after 5 minutes of trying to get a picture, this is the best I can get

Well, there's always next week!

And here's a few randoms from the "Sunday" album

Cast is off!

2012-01-22T19:28:00.000-08:00

While we were in Hawaii for Christmas Riley fractured his elbow.

6 weeks later he is a free man!

After the cast was off he wanted the Dr to put it back on because his arm hurt. Poor Guy.

He's doing his exercises and his jello arm should be back to normal in a few more weeks.

Low Tide

2012-01-18T14:06:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago we after school we headed down to the beach house with some friends. We were so excited to see how low the tide was because that meant exploring the tide pools, starfish and lots of other sea creatures. Riley was there to but he had no interest in playing on the beach, and I can't say I blame him since he still has his cast on. So he played inside....

Pretty!

2012-01-17T15:26:00.000-08:00

One afternoon Sidney refused to nap and I didn't have the energy to make her, so off we went to the nail salon. I knew she was tired so I figured she would sit still, and she did just that! She chose Pink and Green (strawberry shortcake colors) and held out her hands and feet like a pro. I have been taking Sidney to the nail salon with me since she was born, but I stopped bringing her once she started walking. The ladies were SOOOO excited to see her! They were touching her curls, oooing and awwing at her eyes and a few asked me if her lips were "natural"? I think they meant the color... At least 3 of them catered to all of Sidney's needs (including holding her sippy cup for her when she got thirsty) and I enjoyed a mani/pedi and shoulder massage. Way to go Sid, you are now welcome to go with mommy anytime :)

Grammy's quick trip

2012-01-16T10:46:00.000-08:00

Lucky for us Grammy was in town to visit some friends for the day. It was a quick trip for her so we met up at Fashion Island for a visit. Riley and Sidney are always so excited to see her and it never fails that she comes with gift bags in tow. Riley and Sidney couldn't wait to wear their new clothes (hence the outfit changes below). And of course we hit up the pet store and cleaned out all the change from Grammy's wallet to throw into the fountain.

Tootsie Pop!!!

2012-01-16T10:35:00.000-08:00

This girl in nothing but fun...haha, with a dash of independence and lots of sass! I love her sweet hugs and kisses, her bouncy curls, when she says please and thank you and the way she chases after our dogs. She always wants to choose her own outfits and on most days I let her because she usually ends up taking them off anyways! She adores her big brother, and wants to everything he does. We love you Sid, we wouldn't have you any other way:)

Just a quick attempt to undress in Anthropolgie...

Qick Pics

2012-01-10T09:58:00.000-08:00

We decided at the last minute to send out Christmas cards this year so the photography was left up to me... I only had 30 minutes at the beach house because Riley and Sidney weren't interested in saying cheese but wanted to play in the water... I cant say that I blame them though :)

The final product looked like this... (but better, sorry its a picture of a picture:)

Mele Kalikimaka

2012-01-08T14:05:00.000-08:00

Holiday sights and lights

2011-12-12T10:37:00.000-08:00

Here's photos from our Holiday adventures so far...

Ritz Carlton Gingerbread Display

This year the theme is the City Of Dana Point. Everything is edible from the gingerbread to hundreds of pounds of candy and cereal!

Next Adventure was to the Trinity Broadcast Network (You may have seen the lights from the 405 by south coast plaza).

EVERY tree and bush were covered in white lights, there's tons of room for the kids to run around and Riley LOVED the nativity scene.

Throwing a penny in the fountain to make a wish

Our last stop was Outback for dinner with the Wall family and then we all headed over to Nellie Gail to see this amazing house. Its amazing that these people have done so much work for the public to enjoy. If you live in the area its a MUST see! (Sorry about the lack of pictures but you really have to see it to believe it)!

Riley and Aven checking out the train

BBQ Fun

2011-12-12T10:25:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the Foell family for having us and the Houstons over for a BBQ. The kids had a blast, the adults got to catch up and we got to hang with Wais who works on Tavarua. Paul has know him for almost 20 years from his trips to Fiji and Riley and I have met him a couple times on the island. His smile is infectious and it was great to see him again.

Soccer Shoes

2011-12-12T10:20:00.000-08:00

Since Riley's 1st practice with the Newport Beach Slammers Soccer Club he's taken his "training" very seriously. He even slept in his shoes "in case its time for soccer when he wakes up" he said.

LOVE THIS GUY!

Muffins

2011-12-12T10:17:00.000-08:00

My muffins LOVE making blueberry muffins. I have to say when I cook with them its not about the finished product, its about how messy they can get and how much they get "to do"... Crack the eggs, pour the milk etc.

At least Sidney helps me clean up :)

Happy Birthday Kadyn Mckall

2011-12-04T21:35:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday 15th to my beautiful, smart, talented sister who also happens to be the best Auntie in the world! We Love you Kadyn, you're growing up to fast!!! These are pictures from dinner at my moms house.

Can I PLEASE have some M&M's?

2 and 5!!!

2011-12-04T16:57:00.000-08:00

We had such a great day celebrating Riley's 5th and Sidney's 2nd Birthday's. Their actual birthdays are only 10 days apart so this year we did a combo party... It was Dino theme and the kiddos loved it!

Chic-Fil-A for lunch

Face Painting and Balloons!

Happiest Birthday girl!

Thank you to my friend (who like to remain nameless) for making such an amazing cake!

The Dry ice in the volcano was awesome!

LOVE our BIRTHDAY boy!

At the end of the party he said "Mom, that was really fun! That was a special party wasn't it"?

Yes Riley, it was a very special party because you are and Sidney are SO loved!

Cousins and Best buddies

The Party after Party with our neighbor Andrew and some more cake!!

There are so many more pictures I wish I had taken (as usual)... Totally neglected to get pictures of the tables, balloons and few other things... Oh well :) We had a blast!

Thanksgiving in SLO

2011-11-30T00:37:00.000-08:00

We love spending Thanksgiving in San Luis Obispo and it has become a tradition that we look foward to every year. We stayed in Santa Barbara for one night and went to the Santa Barbara Zoo. Its the BEST zoo! Perfect size with awesome animals and lots for the kids to do.

Sids 1st time down the hill (the kids slide down with cardboard)

Paul, his Mom and Brother Ryan

The boys had so much fun playing football and of course Sid tried to get in on the action!

We love hanging at Paradise Ranch. Riley has really warmed up to the horses, Sid has never been scared of them, in fact she is a little to comfortable around them!

Who needs shoes when your on a horse? Haha

Keeping shoes on Sidney is next to impossible!

Laguna Park Feeding the Geese

This was Rileys 1st time at the skatepark. He did so good and by the 2nd day he was dropping in!

Wearing Grammys Shoes :)

Breakfast and Madonna Inn and then some dancing in the empty Ballroom.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

happy halloween!

2011-11-08T16:13:00.000-08:00

We love Halloween because our kids love it so much! Its so fun see how excited they are to get dressed up and celebrate. We started at Miss Diannes with Rileys preschool performance, he is more outgoing

then last year and actually sang and danced!

Our Little Strawberry!

Its so nice to live so close to my Brother and his family. Trick or treating is always a blast when the kids get to go together

Pumpkins for our Pumpkins!

2011-10-03T19:53:00.000-07:00

We love the pumpkin patch so as soon as it was October 1st we headed to Tanaka Farms.

Let me explain Rileys outfit... Angels hat from the game the night before, soccer uniform from his game that morning and cowboy boots because "we were going to the farm"! Love his style!

Pure joy!

Sidney had managed to gather a collection of small pumpkins...If you look at our front porch I think its pretty safe to say Paul bought all of them for her!

We skateboard in the house...sometimes

2011-09-27T17:21:00.000-07:00

Riley's 1st Ayso Game

2011-09-27T17:14:00.000-07:00

Riley Started out a little shy but quickly felt comfortable on the field. Paul would tell you that "Riley was definitely more advanced then the other kids, and his ball skills were lost amongst the U5 "SWARM". None the less Riley scored 4 goals. 2 for his team and 2 for the other team, what a good sport!

We had a blast and with Paul as Riley's coach I am sure it will be a season to remember!

Happy Birthday Lou and Jordan!

2011-09-15T00:48:00.000-07:00

My oldest sister Lindsey (34) and my little brother Jordan (27) share the same Birthday! We celebrated at our house with our favorite Chinese food and a cake. We love you both, Happy Birthday!

ABC Preschool

2011-09-13T20:30:00.000-07:00

Riley's last year of Preschool at Miss Diannes

Sidney trying to sneak out the door to go to school with her older brother!

AYSO opening Day

2011-09-12T16:33:00.000-07:00

OPening day for AYSO in San Clemente is so Fun! Riley got his uniform (Which he hasn't taken off for 3 days), had snow cones with friends and plenty of time on the 5 bouncy houses/Slides they had.

Riley's new GREEN uniform

SWEET SPOT

2011-09-12T16:23:00.001-07:00

We love Irvine Spectrum, there are so many different things for kids do. Today we went to The Sweet Spot with Aunti Lou to decorate some cupcakes. It was no surprise the kids loved it! 1 cupcake, 1 color frosting and all the toppings you can pile on top!

Lets go ANGELS

2011-09-10T13:23:00.000-07:00

The Angels Won 2-1!

Summer Time -Part 2

2011-09-06T17:00:00.000-07:00

Summer Time 1

2011-09-06T16:51:00.000-07:00

I have been SOOOO behind on blogging that I thought the easiest way to catch up was to separate our pictures into 2 separate posts called summer time...So here's part 1

We spent many days just playing in the blow up pool in the back yard... Best $25 we spent all summer!

4th of July Pancake Breakfast

We have made several visits to Auntie Lou's Pool

Riley's new obsession "Squinkies"

Lots of afternoons at the Beach house (Here with Riley's friend Andrew)

Sky hawks Sports Camp!

Riley and Andrew

Afternoons at the Tennis Pool

Grammy Comes to town!

2011-09-06T16:35:00.000-07:00

We love when Grammy comes to visit. We spent our time at Downtown Disney where Riley got to build his own "Ride" aka Race car and Sidney got to "Build a Bear"! We also headed down to the beach house but because of the swell we played inside, there wasn't even a beach to play on!

The waves were so big and the tide was so high that the waves washed all the way up to the wall/barrier!

Come again soon Grammy!

Baby Ruby - Just for the record...

2011-07-13T20:45:00.000-07:00

Please check out this blog, Ani and Matt have so much strength and faith and a baby girl who is in need. PLEASE pray for Baby Ruby!
http://aniandmatttaylor.blogspot.com/

Ellwood ranch

2011-07-05T12:48:00.000-07:00

On our way home from Santa Barbara we stopped by a college friends of Paul's Ranch (Basically Acres and Acres of Avocados and lemons)!

Getting ready to pick some fruit!

Pepperdine Volleyball buddies and Paul, Mike and Dave

Checking out the Chicken coop

Thanks Ellery and Troy for showing us around your cool ranch and being such good hosts to Riley!!!

Congrats Richard and Cari!

2011-07-05T12:44:00.000-07:00

We had the most amazing weekend in Santa Barbara to celebrate the wedding of our friends Cari and Richard. I am going to quote my friend Ahna because she described the weekend better then I can!

Now that most of us have kids, its not that often that we all get together - and we have a blast when we do! Friday night we attended a cocktail/rehearsal party at the Bacara Hotel. The hotel is AMAZING! Saturday, in the early afternoon, we were picked up by 3 huge coach busses to take the entire party an hour up the coast to the ever so private Ranch. If you are a surfer, you know "the ranch". Its an amazing stretch of coastline from just north of Santa Barbara up to Point Conception. It is gated and has very exclusive properties with limited access...Oh yeah, and the best surf spots. Its very hush hush and not talked about (to keep the exclusive empty waves) - but most people reading this are my family and already know about it anyways, haha. The wedding was beautiful & elegant yet simple. Exactly like Richard & Carrie. I have never seen anything like it before. We were on a private beach in the middle of no where, with endless miles of California coast line and not a building or house in site! Just a tent, a band, a staff of about 20 and 250 or so of the couples family and friends. What a way to celebrate! Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Woolcott!

Ahna and Randy

Jason and Kathy

Walking from the buses to the wedding sight

Dave and Char

Some stoked boys taking a picture with Bruce Irons

Paul and I stayed at the amazing Bacara Hotel and we brought Riley with us. Sidney stayed behind on this trip...

GRADUATION!

2011-06-27T15:14:00.000-07:00

Riley graduated his 1st year of preschool. We are so lucky to have Miss Dianne in our lives. I have know her and the wonderful Greiner family since I was about 6 years old and I am so grateful Riley has the opportunity to know her wonderful spirit. We celebrated this years graduation with another one of her classes down at the beach house. Thanks for an amazing year and I know Riley is looking forward to one more year with his favorite teacher!!!

Dianne and my Mom

The 3 year old class graduates

Riley and his class (Minus 2 kids who couldn't make it)

Riley's award was "Best Example"

Pinata time!!!

Hank taking a swing!

Mr Shy Riley needed some help from Aunt Kadyn

What a weekend!

2011-06-26T16:25:00.000-07:00

Paul and I just spent the weekend in Santa Barbara celebrating the marriage of our friends Richard and Cari Woolcott. More to come on this AMAZING wedding (1st I need to catch up on the past month!)

Thirty!

2011-05-13T14:17:00.000-07:00

My Birthday weekend turning 30 was the best weekend ever! Not only a surprise birthday party from my amazing husband but a mothers day brunch with Riley and mothers day with both Paul and my amazing mom. (Prepare for picture overload).

When we first walked in to Miss Diannes house we were greeted with a hug and rose! She had prepared a wonderful spread for our kids to serve us mommy's on Friday afternoon and helped the kids write sweet letters and and a few other special gifts for us.

Riley bringing me my yummy plate of food!

SATURDAY AKA MY 30TH BIRTHDAY

Since I was prepared for a "family BBQ" I was a more than surprised when I drove down the hill to the house to a lot of cars! My hubby pulled out all the stops (and came to find out later with help from my my family). Chomp Chomp Gourmet Food Truck, Hawaiian music, he flew my little brother Jordan in from Utah, His mom Melinda drove in from San Luis Obispo, Sprinkles cupcakes, birthday cake, decorations, Leis, a slide show and an amazing book of letters that my mom put together me from friends and family. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate. It was a day I will never forget!

Me and my Mama

SUNDAY

Mothers day... Unfortunately I didn't get a picture with my own Mom, but it had been a long weekend :)

Riley and Sidney

2011-05-04T12:50:00.000-07:00

Thanks to our friend Laura for capturing such sweet pictures of our sweet babies!

RIley cut his own hair!

2011-04-25T14:47:00.000-07:00

Riley told me he was going to brush his teeth... He came back into our bedroom looking like this! I asked what happened and he said "His hair was in his eyes"! Well that was that... And Uncle Jared came to the rescue with his clippers and Rileys hair was long gone....

Easter Sunday

2011-04-25T13:56:00.000-07:00

Our day started out with Easter baskets, french toast and then church. Usually I am able to get a picture of the kids on the stairs with out an issue but not this time, Sidney just wouldn't have it! After church we came home for lunch and then a neighborhood Easter egg hunt and after a nap we headed to Me-moms for another egg hunt and a delicious dinner and a swim in the jacuzzi! (I have really been slacking on the the pictures lately).

Riley and his buddy Andrew (our neighbor)

Aven charging to find the eggs!

Uncle Jared and Aven and at the neighborhood egg hunt

Me-moms back yard (Thanks Auntie lou and Kadyn for hiding all the eggs)!

And of course a picture with the easter bunny from a few days earlier....

Bubble fest

2011-04-25T13:02:00.000-07:00

We had such a fun day at the Discover science museum with Sidney, Riley and his friend Spencer. We weren't allowed to take pictures during the bubble show but it was AMAZING and the kids loved it! After the show Paul took Sidney home and me and the boys headed to the Rain Forest Cafe for lunch.

2 Wheels!!!!

2011-04-25T12:55:00.000-07:00

Tractor

2011-04-05T12:57:00.000-07:00

What do you do when there is a huge tractor in your back yard? Grab your beach chair and watch it all day of course!

Spring Training

2011-03-28T11:07:00.000-07:00

Hooray for Baseball season! Riley and I attended our 1st game and brought Jared and Aven along. It was pre-season game and the Angels won 9-2. The boys love it and I love to see them so happy! But the hot dogs, cotton candy, licorice and peanuts are probably what they love most!

This picture of Aven is priceless! PURE JOY!

Lunch Anyone?

2011-03-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

These bags are so gross but I love them any way!!!

find them at Perpetual Kid

Happy St. Patricks day!

2011-03-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

Love our little LEPRECHAUNS!

More st Patty's ideas!

2011-03-14T14:34:00.000-07:00

My cousin Chelsea sent me a link to this Blog with great ideas for st. patty's.

http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2011/03/great-ideas-greenst-patricks-day-3.htmlutm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FOivM+%28Tatertots+and+Jello%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

From there I found this blog http://the-wilson-world.blogspot.com/search/label/Food
with so many cute ideas!

Karate Kid

2011-03-14T13:08:00.000-07:00

Riley's been going to Karate for a few weeks now and he's loving it! I'll post a video soon....

And one of Sid because I love her face!!!

Sunny Days

2011-03-14T13:02:00.000-07:00

With so many beautiful days this past week here's what we've been doing to enjoy it outside!

Playing with playdough

Playing with Water

playing with paint

Best Buddies playing soccer and rolling inside a Big Red hampster like ball

Sipping Diet Coke...

playing with Aunt Kadyn!

And Riding Bikes

St. Patricks Day ideas!

2011-03-10T13:07:00.000-08:00

I LOVE St. Patricks Day! We have a few traditions that are based on spending all day looking for leprechauns! Riley loves it and totally believes they exist! All through the year when he can't find one of his toys he blames it on a leprechaun! A few things we (or the leprechauns do) are put green food coloring in the toilet, messing up Riley's room, gold chocolate coins around the house that way we can track where the sneaky guys are!

This is the link to our St. Patricks day last year http://rileybeckettwhite.blogspot.com/2010/03/leprechauns.html

I found a few other cute idea's I wanted to share... I'm totally going to make the rainbow fruit plate!

http://sistersstuff.blogspot.com/2011/03/healthy-not-so-healthy-st-pattys-day.html

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2011/02/im-so-lucky.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Eighteen25+%28eighteen25%29

My Loves!

2011-03-09T16:52:00.000-08:00

Feisty, sassy and happy!

Great Park Irvine

2011-03-04T15:20:00.000-08:00

Great Farmers Market, different food trucks every week, free Balloon and carousel rides and lots of grass to run around on!

Ding Dong Ditching....

2011-03-03T12:29:00.000-08:00

Last Friday we had a whole lot of fun Ding Dong Ditching some of our friends. Riley loved it so much we will be doing it again soon. Watch out we may be coming to your door!

I got the idea from the Blog link Below, check it out!

http://poppiesatplay.blogspot.com/2011/02/ding-dong-ditching.html

Etsy

2011-02-25T13:48:00.000-08:00

I Love Etsy. I love when I have the time to just browse and find unique and original things. There are SOOOO many creative people in this world!

I found this print last year and gave it to Paul for Christmas. It hangs in our bedroom, and I love its simple message!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/adamcohn249?ref=seller_info

I saw this print today... They are sold in individual colors... I love the yellow!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67753003/lovely-love-my-family-print-in-yellow

I found this print last year and gave it to Paul for Christmas. It hangs in our bedroom, and I love its simple message!

Momohana Kobo

2011-02-24T10:19:00.001-08:00

Looking forward to wearing these hats!!!

They come in kids sizes to... If only I could get Sidney to keep a hat on!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MomohanaKobo?ref=pr_shop_more

Happy VALENTINES Day!

2011-02-14T09:07:00.000-08:00

3 Days of Disney

2011-02-13T09:23:00.000-08:00

We decided we wanted to stay and The Grand Ca hotel at Disneyland for one night with kids, the hotel was so awesome that 1 night turned into 3!!! The convenience of walking straight into Ca Adventure from our hotel, the amazing pool and water slide, getting into Disneyland an hour before the park opens to the public and being able to go back to our room so the kids could nap were just some of the things we loved about staying there. And I know will be going back soon!!!

View of Ca Adventure from our Hotel room

Riley spent PLENTY of time on this ride! Clearly his favorite...

Late night ice cream and Sidney napping while waiting to watch World of Color

My Brother Jared and his Wife brought their kiddos up one night we were there, Riley and Aven are such buddies!

RIley was in Heaven sleeping in a bunk bed!

This hotel is kid friendly, even life jackets by all the pool

Critter Breakfast

Riley LOVED spending time in the lobby in the kids recliners watching Disney movies

San Luis Obispo

2011-02-07T10:09:00.000-08:00

We love heading up north to visit Pauls brother and his Mom. (Oprah recently aired on her show that this town has the happiest people in America)! We have a few favorite stops along the way but because we left so early in the am our favorite breakfast place in Westlake wasn't open. So we drove around a bit and found this GEM of a restaurant "HAROLDS HOUSE OF OMELETTES". The food was good (they put anything in an omelette including peanut butter and jelly) but seeing the people who ate there was what we remember most.

We also made a stop in Buellton. We've never stopped to try Andersen's Pea soup so we decided we would. Well, we tried it, wasnt that great so we dont ever need to do it again. haha

Playing in Grammys driveway

Paul and I were in search for a cheese shop in downtown SLO. We found a great one near the train station called MEEZA and of course we had to stroll along the train tracks per Riley's request.

Putting penny's on the track

There is a cool skate park in Los Osos that the boys love. The picture above is Riley's cousin Trey and below is Paul. Riley decided to be a spectator just watching everyone until we finally left and he wanted to skate in the parking lot!

This is the school house behind the skate park, I LOVE it so much, its so charming and Sidney loved playing near it

Paul, his Mom and his brother Ryan

Playing at Treys and Coltons house, making a tunnel for the train to pass through

Swimming in the hotel pool, Sidney has NO fear of the water! She will just throw herself right in, Swimming lessons are starting in March to get this girl water safe!

Saturday am we checked out the local farmers market (which was awesome) and then headed to Laguna Lake Park to play, ride bikes and check out all the geese and ducks. They ran straight up to the car as soon as Paul opened the door!

Breakfast at Madonna Inn

Disneyland

2011-02-02T12:44:00.000-08:00

When I woke up Tuesday morning and looked outside I thought what a perfect day to take Riley to Disneyland, (just the two of us) and man was I right!!! We got there at 10am and the park was practically empty. It also seems 40 inches is a life changing height because you can ride the roller coasters and Riley just made the height requirement at 41 inches!

He had no idea what he was about to experience but I will paraphrase his reactions to rides we went on (none of which we waited more then 15 minutes for)!

SPACE MOUNTAIN: Mom, that was Dark and twisty
THUNDER MOUNTAIN: Mom, I don't like that one, its to bumpy
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: No reaction
TOT STORY MANIA (CA Adventure): LOVED IT! LOVED IT LOVED IT! (This is a standard favorite for him)
SOARING OVER CALIFORNIA: By this point in the day he didn't trust that I wasn't going to take him on more scary rides, and I don't blame him but I knew he would love this one and he did!

I didn't bring my camera but here's a few photos from my iphone

Big Thunder Mountain

Pirates of the Caribbean

Toy Story Mania

Sea World

2011-01-26T15:00:00.000-08:00

Riley and I left Sidney and Paul at home so we could have a mommy day at Sea World with Riley's pre school class and all of Miss Dianne's other classes. It was such a fun day, I love seeing friends I don't get to see very often and of course spending the day with my sweet boy!

He carried "the blue book" with descriptions of the animals all day trying to match up what we were looking at. The penguins seemed to be his favorite but when I asked him at the end of the day what his favorite part was he said " The Shamo store". Awesome, so he only remembered the stuffed Shamo he got! haha

I love this sign,
"SHARKS DON'T EAT PEOPLE VERY OFTEN"!

And Riley with Phoinex and Elise checking out the sharks

Watching the Sea lion and Otter show

Touching the manta rays. It took him a minute to be comfortable touching them but after watching his friends do it he couldn't get enough!

Checking out the Eels, personally the ugliest animal I've ever seen!

After a fun day, a nice quiet drive home with Riley and Shamo

January BEACH Days!

2011-01-24T19:41:00.000-08:00

Who can resist a sunny day in January? Our kids dont seem to mind the freezing water and Sidney is up for any opportunity to eat all the sand she can get. Baby beach is always fun and if we have more time a 20 minute drive to the beach house in Irvine Cove is always our 1st choice!

This girl has no fear, Ice cold water and she dives right in!!!

Daddy catching her as she tries to dive in!

Riley loves bulding forts, with couch cushions or drift wood!

Sand Lover/eater!

Sidney's 1st Birthday

2010-12-27T12:13:00.000-08:00

This little girl is so much fun! Always smiling, saying "Hi" and trying to keep up with her brother. I'm sure she is happy to finally have some girls toys in the house (although she still seems to like her brothers cars and trains). Her laugh has to be the cutest thing about her, besides her big blue eyes, big red lips and beautiful red hair. We love you Sid!!!!

Cheese Pizza!

2010-12-19T17:14:00.000-08:00

Rileys Favorite Food: CHEESE PIZZA

Is there any better/easier way to eat it then going to Trader Joes, Buying the premade dough, sauce, and cheese? I think not!!!

ONE is FUN!

2010-12-15T11:44:00.000-08:00

Happy 1st birthday to Sidney Anne White!

Putting on the Ritz... For the Gingerbread of course

2010-12-10T10:58:00.000-08:00

Before I get to the gingerbread I had to post these pics, Riley and Sidney are the best of buddies, we're so lucky that they get along so well!!!! Riley likes to wake her up in the morning and always says "I want to play with Sidney, wake her up"!

This is Riley watching the movie Tangled. For the 1st 30 minutes this is what he looked like because he thought the movie was TO LOUD!

Before we went to the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point we went to dinner at Smokey's BBQ

Tuesday night is Kids night and they had a guy making the amazing balloons! (Rileys is lightning Mcqueen and Sidneys is a Flower)

The Gingerbread house was actually a car this year. You could smell the Gingerbread even before you saw it, SOOOO YUMMY! After checking out the display we walked around the Hotel. We found this conference room with a tree and that was it. Sidney and Riley ran around, danced and played. They weren't to impressed with the gingerbread car but they couldn't get enough of this huge room.

Birthday Festivities

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Since Riley's 4th birthday was on Sunday we decided to make the weekend all about him!

On Saturday we took Riley and his best friend (and cousin) Aven bowling. These 2 kids are non stop comedy when they are together.

Auntie Lou and Aven

Paul being the professional bowler he is (not) drying his hands

In between waiting for their turns the boys would just dance and dance!!! It was so cute!!!

Sidney was such a good girl, she sat in her stroller the entire time intrigued with all the sights and sounds

After Bowling we played a few video games

SUNDAY birthday breakfast

We celebrated with family, and it was perfect! Pizza, candy and cake. Presents, presents and presents.

Aunt Jami always coming through... Nerf guns!

4 years with Riley!

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Happy Birthday to our sweet, loving, shy yet outspoken, silly, athletic, happy, thoughtful, independent, funny, ambitious, curious, fun loving, hungry, reverent (sometimes), cuddler, loving, big brother (who adores and is protective of his little sister) , and the best son any parents could ask for. Your birth changed our lives (for the better of course) you've been such a blessing and example, we cant imagine a day without you!

Back In the Day...

2010-12-02T20:06:00.000-08:00

I love looking back on old family photos. With kids of my own its nice to see how strong my family's genes are (sorry Paul). Yes, I am the red head (as most of you know) and I have to give my mom props for always having us dressed perfect and everyone coordinated, I don't know how she did it!

Me and my Daddy. I Miss him so much!

Santa

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Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara

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We had such an amazing Thanksgiving with Pauls family. We all met up in Santa Barbara and spent a few days with cousins, brothers and Pauls Mom and Ric. We walked around downtown, went to the Santa Barbara Zoo, Swam in the pool (Mostly the Jacuzzi) and ate WAY to much!

Gillian and Sidney, these two were highchair buddies! Gilli liked to share her food with Sid and Sid loved watching and playing with her older cousin

Nicky (Gillians sister) and Riley were best buds! Riley just adores her and she is such a sweet heart totally taking care of Riley (Holding his hand going across the street and making sure he uses his manners) Love this girl!

Nicky and Riley agreeing that the Flamingos at the zoo are "Stinky"!

Sidney in the wagon, it seems we have chosen the wagon over the stroller since Riley and Sid are so happy ridding together.

At the zoo they had the coolest hill! They had cardboard so the kids could slide down. Sledding California style?

Nicky and Riley... (The ipad and iphones were great entertainment for all the kids during dinner).

Sid was content with her books and her daddy

Riley LOVES to crawl into Sidney's crib at home (while she's napping) and when we stay in a hotel its no different. She's always happy to see him though.

This park was just 2 blocks from our Hotel and the kids loved it!

LOVE these Kids!

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And they LOVE each other!

Paul and I are so lucky that these two are growing up to be best friends,

and are fingers are crossed that it will always be this way!

RILEYS PRESCHOOL FEAST!

2010-11-27T11:46:00.000-08:00

I love all the holiday parties at Riley's pre-school. Miss Dianne and the kids sing a few songs, dance and then its time to eat. Riley isn't much or a performer, he usually just stands there and looks around, but its entertaining none the less!

Boys night out

2010-11-15T12:58:00.000-08:00

I cant express enough how awesome it is that my brother and my husband are friends, and we have boys the same age who love to play together. It makes for so many fun outings and awesome memories. On this evening the BOYS headed to the La Galaxy Vs. Denver soccer game.

11 Months!

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We can't believe how time flies! Sidney is 11 months today and she's walking!

I Love my Aunt Kadyn!

On any given day in our house Spiderman shows up. At least once a day since Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

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ABC Preschool Fun!

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Riley has the greatest preschool teacher (Miss Dianne). I have known her since I was a little girl and I am so happy Riley is finally old enough to be in one of her classes. Last week we went to Zoomars and had a halloween party! Riley is on day 6 of wearing his spiderman costume... He wont take it off!

Just lately...

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Halloween House

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Thanks Auntie Lou and Auntie Kadyn for helping Riley with his annual Halloween house! This years turned out much better than last! (Kadyn can confirm). haha

Tub Time

2010-10-07T11:52:00.000-07:00

Its so fun that Sidney is now old enough to bathe with Riley. It makes tub time SO much easier and these two could sit in the tub for an hour if we let them!

Summer

2010-09-15T15:39:00.000-07:00

I am so Behind on Blogging! Summer is over and I have so many pictures I haven't posted so here's a few that Sum up our summer!

Tent Parties in Riley's Room

Sidney Practicing Gymnastics

Our new Pet "Turtle Crush Gumball" Riley Named Him

9 Months!

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Happy 9 months to our Sweet Pea!

SID AND HERBIE

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She crawls to his cage, pulls herself up and its all smiles after that!

Happy Birthday Papa

2010-08-12T13:48:00.000-07:00

Pauls Mom and Dad's birthday's are just a week apart so we enjoyed another weekend get together with family to celebrate Bills Birthday! We started the weekend celebration and went to the Angels game with lots of friends and family

Our ANGEL baby.... At her 1st Angel Game!

Cousins Trey and Riley and Colton!

The Box seats were awesome and Riley took advantage of Kelly who fed him Cracker Jacks, smart kid!

The next Day we headed to the beach house, it never fails that when Papa comes to town he brings the gorgeous weather with him!