Artsy Fartsy

Today we went to check out an exhibit at The Village Theatre Art Gallery in Danville.  They had a new exhibit called: The Light Fantastic - Irish Stained Glass Art in additon some kids stained glass themed art projects.  Here is a picture of the fam enjoying a "private" tour of the exhibit.

We don't get out to museums, etc too often with the kids, but try to when they have kid specific activities to expose them to different things.

Next on my list is the Chabot Space Center, and eventually the Academy of Sciences in SF.

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My Night Out

It's been SOOO long since I've gone out for fun times without the kids.  I had a chance to "party" a bit last Friday.  My friend Gail was having a fashion show and after-party at the Supperclub in SF.  The show started at 11:30pm, so it was perfect.  I put Baby B down and headed out to the city (leaving Daddy J and the kiddies at home).  I met up with my friend EW and her friend KRN and started the evening properly (Grey Goose shots with cranberry chasers)...and continued that "theme" all night!

Excuse the quality of the photos, I only had my cellie on me. =)

My friend EW and me on the dance floor.  I don't think we've partied since my bachlorette party!  Oh my!

Me and EW along with her buddy KRN, who is  few years younger, I felt a bit "cougar-ish" that night, but it was all good.

My friend, KC was there too, she was one of the photographers for the shindig.

The fashion show was fab.  Great design and fabrics.  I am so proud of  Gail!  Here is her website and a few shots from the show:

 

  

 

After the fashion show, we tried to dance a bit, but house music was really not our thang, so we ended up leave the Supperclub and walked down the street to Manor West, which played hip hop....oh so much better!  We stayed and danced there for a while and left because we had to move our cars at 2am (annoying!).  We then headed to Japantown for some Korean food (sounds weird, huh?)...and I got home at about 4am.  Whew!  What a night!  It felt refreshing to get out and "cut loose" a bit..even if for a few hours, and forget the mommy responsibilities that have defined me for the past 3.5+ years.  BUT, it also felt good to get home to the fam.  =)

Library Time

I try to take the kids to the library at least once a week.  The new CV library is a lot bigger than the old one, although not walkable from our house anymore. =(

On our last trip the girls found a big bucket of dinosaurs to play with.  Baby C is currently really into this PBS show called "Dinosaur Train".  It's a super cute show and of course educational.  I am hoping she is still into it by the time her 4th (gasp!) birthday rolls around and they will have some licensed merchandise I can waste my money on. =)

We also pick up a stash of books for Baby C to read.  She officially started karate and they have an ongoing reading program.  You can earn an orange star for your uniform for every 10 books you read.  You should see how many stars some kids have...their lapels are full and overflowing onto their uniforms!  But then again, age appropriate books are pretty easy reads for the 3-6 age group! Hah!

Baby C doing self-checkout of her books.

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Birthday Love

I feel so loved this week. Monday was my birthday and along with many many FB birthday wishes and wonderful presents, Daddy J took me to Tahoe for the weekend (will blog about that later). We are also meeting up with some friends this weekend to celebrate in the city.

Here is a picture of one of my wonderful presents. It looks so yummy, I can hardly get myself to eat it!...but you know I did! =)

Moneymaker

So this is what happens when I leave Daddy J on duty while I go take a quick shower...!

We were in Tahoe over the weekend for my birthday (will blog about that soon) and this was in the hotel room. How could you be mad at a face like that?...BUT! I was mad at Daddy J for allowing her to play the money...who knows where it's been?!  EW.

P.S. We don't normally carry that much cash, we just charged a pricey dinner @ Friday Station cuz we didn't have enough cash...and now we do! =)

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Rainy Days

It's been storming the past couple of days. We've been trying to stay home, but school and activities call and we have to go out in the rain.  Dragging kids around in the rain is definitely no fun, but we manage to survive. Here are some tips off the top of my head.

First tip, forget the umbrella.  It's useless, your hands are full enough with kids and gear.  

Second tip, get decent kiddie rain gear...waterproof jacket and boots.  Nothing worst than a wet and whiney kid.  

Third tip, get some good rain gear for yourself too, especially when you will be standing outside the car being pounded by the rain while you rip off kiddie rain coats and buckle squirmy kids into their carseats. I often forget myself, but soaked and whiney mommy no good either.  

Fourth tip, forget the stroller, just grab your kids and gear and run! LOL

Stay dry everyone!

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My New Klean Kanteen

I have a large one I keep @ my bedside, but I needed a smaller one  (18 oz) for on the go.  I decided to try out their new "wide mouth" line...wider is better right? Hah.

I like the feel of the Klean Kanteens but I do not like the condensation. I need to search for a sleeve for it (I have one for my larger one)...but then it might not fit into my cupholder...sigh.

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So Happy Together

We went to the Ice Creamery for dinner yesterday for dinner after karate. I had a gift card to use up plus a coupon for a sundae.

The food is nothing to write home about but the ice cream is yummy, generous and oh so bad for you!

We ordered two scoops, one dark chocolate peppermint and one peppermint..both seasonal flavors.  After the burgers we had we honestly could not even finish the ice cream...how tragic.

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Cooking Chinese - Ghetto Style

Last night I wanted to make some chow mein, but I could not find my bottle of soy sauce.  Weird cuz I don't remember using it up...? Must be those crazy kids HA!

So, I had to dig in my drawers and luckily I found a couple of soy packets...along with lots of other questionable sauce packets. (I really need to clean out my kitchen drawers!)

Chow mein saved - crisis averted.

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Baby B Feeding Baby A?

Ok, before the rumor mills start...no, I do not have news to share!  LOL

Baby B was holding a doll baby bottle, so I dug out the matching doll, and voila! Cuteness captured!

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