happy memorial day!

Let me first say, I am grateful to all those who serve our country and keep us safe. I may, however, have let the true meaning of Memorial Day slide by unnoticed when I jubilantly declared, "No work, no school YAY" on Sunday night because throughout Monday Little Miss J kept saying, "No work, no school YAY!"

We had a wonderful three-day weekend. On Saturday after gymnastics and naptime, we headed to the county fair, which did not disappoint in the people watching aspect. Little Miss J had a great time riding the kiddie rides and playing a game where you throw balls into cups. After $15 worth of balls, the man gave her a prize and ever since she has been declaring, "I the winner!" While watching her go on rides by herself, it really hit me that she is getting to be such a big girl. She climbed in and buckled and unbuckled her little seatbelt all on her own. She wanted to ride the dragon kiddie coaster. When Gus didn't fit into the little seat, she just went all on her own. As I watched her get jerked around, holding onto the side with a serious look on her face I about had a heart attack - but when pressed she insisted it was fun and not scary.

riding teacups with Appah


After living here for 9 months, on Sunday we finally made it to San Francisco. Both Gus and I have been, but never together. We went to the California Academy of Science, which was a fantastic museum. As Little Miss J says, we saw "butterflies, fishies, penguins, no dolphins."

 

watching the butterfly

 

aye aye captain!

We made it back to Sacramento in time for a BBQ at Auntie Rachael's and Uncle Randy's house, where Little Miss J did a little splashing in their pool. Thankfully for this mama, she stayed on the top step and didn't require an adult to get in with her - it was cold! Monday we laid low since both Gus and I have been fighting colds. Little Miss J went for a playdate at Karly's house and then out for Korean food.

Glad it is only a four day work week! Happy Memorial Day!