Friday, April 08, 2011

Back to the changing table...

Arrived back in good old Oklahoma the day before last, and just now getting around to updating the blog. Seems like as soon as we got back we get thrust back into the crazy busy life that goes about with being a stay at home dad. Only wish i was blessed with a bit more organizational ability. Title of this blog is 'back to the changing table' which has a double meaning actually. First we are literally back to the house and back to our changing tables. The not so literal is the obvious level of constant change going on around here. Tommrow our twins will turn 8 months old! Hard to believe how fast the time goes, leaves us wishing we could just take some slower peeks back, freeze frame some of it, and perhaps delete a few moments. But mostly we just savor what we can each day. Because as Rapunzel says, 'THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER'. Why is that anyway, because today is today. There is no planning ahead, no reflecting on yesterday, just going ahead with now. Avery had a blast at her first adventure to Disneyland. She had no fear on any of the rollar coasters, and she did try them all. Splash mountian was closed and she was too short forIndiana Jones, but otherwise she pretty much did everything else with her arms up in the air screaming for excitment. Aunt Diane, mommy, and daddy enjoyed watching her little eyes light up with excitment. Not only did she enjoy the rides, she got to meet all her princesses. Cinderella, Sleeping beauty, Snow white, Tinkerbell, Rapunzel, Peter Pan, Mikey, Minnie, and enjoyed everything. Of course it took two hours to see Rapunzel, Avery was a tad bit shy, but it was a great visit. Disneyland is truly the land where dreams come true. Disney brought back many fond memories for me and Holly as well since we spent several great trips there when we were dating. Always a cherished place to have fun and forget all of the stresses in life.

Saturday, April 02, 2011

Insanity of flying with children

April 1st marked the first airport adventure for the little twinkies. We gathered all our luggage, which seems to have trippled since our last trip. Actually getting through the security was not nearly as bad as it could be usually, just helps to have two adults and Avery is old enough to pretty much get through on her own too. Erin enjoyed the new stroller we bought just for the occassion! I am so excited to be back in California for a few days, its so fresh and beautiful. Kenneth and Erin did not do well on the first flight which was the longest. Kenneth was happy as long as he was standing up on our knees. Erin was happier when she finally got a small nap. Avery was okay, but she is four right now so you can expect a little choas. Believe me we were all happy when we landed after the flight. Barely made our connection flight, though i think Holly would have rather skipped it and got a rental car for the rest of the trip. Second flight proved to be better and faster though so that was good. So now its time for a bit of family time and of course Disneyland adventure as well. Looking forward to just relaxing and not worrying about anything related to Oklahoma.... for the next few days anyway.