Tie Dyed Easter Eggs

This is such a fun way to dye eggs with no mess from dye! It makes incredible eggs!!!

1. Cut silk from a tie or old blouse (I found some good ones at the thrift store) into squares large enough to wrap around an egg (it must be 100% silk)

2. Wrap the raw egg with the silk making sure the prited side of the material is facing the egg and secure with a twisty tie

3.Wrap the silk-wrapped egg in a piece of muslin or an old pillow case (this will prevent the dye from transfering to other eggs) and again use a twisty tie to secure it again.

4. Place the eggs in a pot of boiling water with 4-5 TBSP of vinegar and boil for 20-30 min

5. Remove the eggs and let them cool, unwrap them and this is what you get!!!! You can also rub with a little vegatable oil to make them shinny

Knotts Berry Farm

Sense Aunt Kadyn was going to Knotts Berry Farm to sing with her school choir we thought it would be a great excuse to go... She did an awesome job and Riley loved all the songs that the choir sang (Especially the Choo Choo one that Kadyn was so embarrassed to do the hand movements for). After the show Riley gave her a bag of cotton Kadyn, he LOVES his Aunt Kadyn more than anyone in the world! Paul and I went on a couple roller coasters and Riley went on his first ride all by himself, he wasn't to thrilled but he made it through! At the end of the day we played a couple of carnival games and Riley won a stuffed penguin when he threw a ping pong ball and it made it into the cup, he's such a stud!

San Clemente Pier

Its so good to be living back in my home town (not that I was ever really that far away) but it makes it so much easier to enjoy the local places like the pier. Riley loves running and chasing the birds, and we love to have breakfast at the Fisherman's. On this morning we actually me "the Fisherman" Tomas! He is the inspiration for the fisherman on the side of the restaurant as well as on their menu's. He's a local figure in this town and spent a few minutes with Riley and promised to teach Riley how to fish when he turned 3 years old.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

We decided to celebrate this awesome day at California Adventure! Riley LOVES going to see "Talk with Turtle Crush" and checking out all the sights. He ate a hot dog, loved his cotton candy, had his face painted and by the end of the day passed out in his green stroller :)

New house, new bed!

Riley is especially happy to be in our new house! He loves his "Big Boy Bed" and all the space to run and play! Here are a few pictures of his first night in his room. 

American Hurricanes

Paul and I have joined a co-ed soccer club in Newport Beach (American Hurricanes).... So far we have played 2 games (won 1 game and tied one game). We love our Friday night games, and we love to bring Riley all bundled up sitting on the sidelines. We'll keep you posted on our record as well as more photos. Wish us luck!

Dare Devil

Riley LOVES motorcycles! He has a few that wind up and and he calls them "Dare Devils"! Paul taught him how to make "Dare Devil" jumps with cardboard and mini skate ramps. Here's Riley setting up for the big jump!

Little Mozart

Hey may not be Mozart but he sure loves to pretend :)

When it Rains and Hales!

With all the rain this week we've been spending lots of time inside.... Going on walks in the rain, dressing up with Mr Potato head parts, going to Dave & Busters to play ski ball, diving off the couch, playing foose ball in the garage, skate boarding in the house, making motorcycle ramps, playing fireman, and then to top it all off it HALED at our house this morning! 

Hawaii 2009

We love to visit Paul's Dad and his wife Lynn in Hawaii (the Big Island) whenever we get the chance. Paul went to high School there so its also fun for him to visit with his old friends. It was awesome to have Pauls brother Ryan there with his family so Riley could play with his cousins.

Paul's Favorite breakfast (Loco Moco)

Paul and Tucker with their kiddos playing at Tucker's house.

Colton, Trey and Riley watching the Dolphins Of all the beautiful beaches we have access to with nice sand (including the one 2 steps from Papas house) Riley's favorite one is in Puako... Why? Because he HATES the water and would rather throw lava rocks into the ocean then get anywhere near it! We managed to get him on a kayak with us but it only lasted about 10 minutes before he started saying "all done". We hope he grows out of his hate/fear of water soon because Paul is a waterman and most of our vacations are taken to islands! Riley's cousin Colton who just turned 1 years old...  Riley and his Cousin Trey saying cheese for papa in their matching shirts that he got them. Go Cardinal! This boy cant go anywhere with out a Soccer ball and Paul always remembers to make sure and pack one.  Banging the gong at Papa's house... Dinner time! Papa, Paul and his brother Ryan