Before and after photos of the girls room and the hall

The California Science Center for Baby Ryker's B-day

Yesterday was baby Ryker's birthday! I can't believe he is one year old! To celebrate, Mckenna helped me decorate the house with balloons and confetti. She did a great job wrapping presents. Ryker was so excited to see everything in the morning! He kept trying to pick up all the balloons at the same time. Mckenna also helped me pack treat bags for the family. Inside were blue and green suckers shaped like boats and airplanes, little soccer balls and a punching balloon. We gave the treat bags to the kids in the car on our way to the California Science Center. I was surprised at how long the punching balloons kept Ryker entertained.

The Science Center was amazing! I give that museum 5 stars! My favorite part was the mummies. Mckenna couldn't believe that the mummies were real! She had to verify with one of the museum staff and couldn't take our word for it! After the museum, we drove home and sang happy birthday to the baby and gave him his presents. Toy cars (of course) and a sea monster that crawls along the floor!

Easter with the YMCA

Thank you Heather Hokanson for snapping these awesome photos my kids! But I gotta say....poor bunnies, poor cute cute bunnies!

Ryker is walking!

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Santa Monica

I love the beach! The sound of the waves just entrances me. So relaxing! This week we took an unplanned trip to Santa Monica beach and the pier. The kids had a great time and I was able to get some good pics. Here are 2 of my faves!

Wal-Mart

So I am boycotting Wal-mart! The price matching policy that they have is totally bogus. They don't price match. I have tried 4 times to price match and they always have a different excuse. So no more Wal-mart. My price match attempt today should have been validated according to the policy listed on the website but a manager basically told me they would loose too much money if they honored their own policy. They also lock everything up, even the bic razors that only cost a dollar. ARGGGGG!