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A Month of Love at Knott's Berry Farm.

2012-02-09T00:00:00.000-08:00

there's a Twogether is Better celebration happening right now at Knott's Berry Farm! from february 1st-28th, Knott's Berry Farm will be celebrating the season of love with special events for families, teens and kids. with special pricing when you bring a friend! because...Twogether is Better! last weekend our family headed back to Knott's Berry Farm to celebrate the season of love. Knott's has

Irvine Park Railroad: California History Education Program Public Day

2012-02-08T18:00:00.000-08:00

open to the public - one day onlysaturday, february 11, 2012 this saturday, families can participate in one of Orange County's most educational and fun field trips! a program that meets curriculum requirements for 4th grade history/social science content standards for California state public schools. during the field trip, children and parents can go back in time and experience the life of a

Red Hots Apple Pie

2012-02-07T12:00:00.000-08:00

if you haven't noticed that i LOVE red hots from reading my blog...i tell you now....i love red hots. i have made red hots jello with them, red hots popcorn with them and now i have just made red hots apple pies! what i love about this apple pie recipe, it that the apples turn a blush pink! perfect for Valentine's Day. and the recipe can be adjusted if you would rather add different spices. and

Activities this week. 2/6 - 2/13

2012-02-06T01:00:00.000-08:00

here is what's going on in the OC this week. enjoy! all week• Star Wars Exhibit - Discovery Science Center• Medieval Times All New Show!• Knott's Berry Farm Twogether is Better Valentine Special!• Dora & Diego Let's Explore Exhibit - Discovery Science Center• Ice Skating at the Irvine Spectrum• Irvine Park Railroad • Centennial Farm - OC Fair Grounds, Cosa Mesa free • Discovery Science Center -

Happy Groundhog Day.

2012-02-02T12:00:00.000-08:00

ground hog, ground hog,will you say,if you saw your shadowtoday?will we stillhave cold and snow?or, will spring come,and flowers grow? ♥ happy groundhog day ♥ { peekaboo groundhog craft made by my kindergartner.....love it. }

It's february. Red velvet whoopie pies.

2012-02-01T13:00:00.000-08:00

it's february, so that means a month full of pink, red and hearts all over ♥ so excited to get a little pink into my house....something that i never see since i have a house full of boys! var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-9901368-3']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async =

Discovery Science Center: Dora & Diego Let's Explore Exhibit & Giveaway!

2012-01-31T22:00:00.000-08:00

last saturday, we headed down to our favorite museum....The Discovery Science Center where my boys favorite Star Wars exhibit is. this time for the grand opening of the new Dora & Diego Let's Explore exhibit. and now baby has a favorite exhibit. it's colorful, fun & interactive....just perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore! takes visitors on an active adventure in

Activities this week. 1/31 - 2/5

2012-01-30T23:00:00.000-08:00

here is what's going on in the OC this week. enjoy! all week• Star Wars Exhibit - Discovery Science Center • Dora & Diego Let's Explore Exhibit - Discovery Science Center• Ice Skating at the Irvine Spectrum• Irvine Park Railroad • Centennial Farm - OC Fair Grounds, Cosa Mesa free • Discovery Science Center - Santa Ana• Pretend City • Bounce House Places in the OC • OC Parks free • Our Beaches

Look Who's Ready for Monster JAM! 2012

2012-01-27T22:00:00.000-08:00

seriously, thursday was my kiddies happiest day since Christmas. what was so special about thursday???...... we got invited to see some MONSTER TRUCKS up close. and you can guess that getting the opportunity to preview Angel Stadium getting ready for MONSTER JAM AND meeting two monster truck drivers AND looking at their ginormous monster trucks was my kiddies dream come true. and it's going to

Valentine Bagels with Strawberry Hearts

2012-01-27T11:05:00.000-08:00

the boys have been into eating bagels for snack lately. they have been requesting flavored cream cheese. today is fresh strawberry...yummy! and just for some Valentine fun, strawberry hearts. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-9901368-3']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async

Astounding Inventions Event

2012-01-26T11:02:00.000-08:00

do you have a little scientist in your home? this weekend's Astounding Inventions Fair is a fun event for the entire family. and it's free! Astounding Inventions is an invention fair highlighting handmade inventions by school children from the Irvine and Tustin School Districts in kindergarten through eighth grade. The competition was established to promote student interest and learning in math

Breakfast with Dora & Diego

2012-01-26T10:15:00.000-08:00

there's a new exhibit coming to The Discovery Science Center....it's Nickelodeon's Dora & Diego. this saturday thay are holding a special breakfast and an opportunity to be the first to visit this exciting new exhibit. plus you can spend the rest of the day enjoying all The Discovery Science Center has to offer. click here to purchase your tickets online. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([

"You Are Special" place setting.

2012-01-24T13:36:00.000-08:00

this Christmas our family received a very special gift from some very special people in our lives. my grandma and grandpa. it was a box titled "You are Special and Loved Today and Always." and inside that box, carefully placed and wrapped in bubbles... was a sparkling gold china plate, a gold etched goblet, gold flatware, gold napkin and gold plate mat. surely a place setting fit for a king.

Activities this week. 1/23 - 1/29

2012-01-23T10:38:00.000-08:00

here is what's going on in the OC this week. enjoy! all week• Star Wars Exhibit - Discovery Science Center• Ice Skating at the Irvine Spectrum• Irvine Park Railroad • Centennial Farm - OC Fair Grounds, Cosa Mesa free • Discovery Science Center - Santa Ana• Pretend City • Bounce House Places in the OC• Our Beaches free • Library Storytimes in the OC free • Butterfly House - Environmental Nature

Activities this week. 1/17 - 1/22

2012-01-17T07:00:00.000-08:00

MONSTER JAM! 2012

2012-01-12T12:00:00.000-08:00

it's that time again!!!! Monster Jam. being a mom of THREE boys, means there is something that is looked forward to all year long. and the wait is no longer, because it's finally here! smashing through Anaheim on Jan. 14, 29 & Feb. 11and returning to Dodger Stadium on Feb. 18 is Monster Jam !!! monster truck fans will experience a massive collection of the world’s best monster trucks battling it

Activities this weekend. 1/12 - 1/15

2012-01-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

glad to be back! here is what's going on in the OC this weekend. enjoy! all week• Star Wars Exhibit - Discovery Science Center• Ice Skating at the Irvine Spectrum• Irvine Park Railroad • Centennial Farm - OC Fair Grounds, Cosa Mesa free • Discovery Science Center - Santa Ana• Pretend City • Bounce House Places in the OC• Our Beaches free • Library Storytimes in the OC free • Butterfly House -

Loving the OC Sunshine. Snowman Pizza.

2012-01-05T16:00:00.000-08:00

hey all. i have to start off with an apology for the lack of posts in the past week. over here, my kiddies are going on their 3rd week off from school. i had been planning to post some fun winter and snowman activities, but how can i when we are having a mini-summer in the middle of winter?!?! so instead of winter activities.....we've been doing this! anyways, i will be back next week after the

Happy New Year! 2012

2012-01-01T19:00:00.000-08:00

welcome 2012! and what a year 2011 was! although it was a little rough for our little family, we are so happy and GRATEFUL to have gotten to do so many fun things throughout 2011. and thank you for continuing to read throughout the years! this blog gives me joy and encouragement to be the mom i dream to be, and i love sharing our adventures and doings with you! to recap on some fun things we

Noon Year's Eve at the Discovery Science Center

2011-12-29T00:30:00.000-08:00

kid's like to celebrate the New Year just like grown-ups....although i'm really not a fan of them doing the countdown at midnight. i prefer to have them tucked up in their beds. but here's a fun way to get your kiddies involved in the New Year's Celebration. it's a kid's New Year's Party at Discovery Science Center....except it at 12 o'clock noon!Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Science

OC Fair New Year's Eve Block Party 2011: Winner!!!!!

2011-12-29T00:00:00.000-08:00

thank you to all of you who entered to win tickets to the OC Fair New Year's Eve Block Party!!!!! it is sure to be a fabulous event. i entered all the entries into a random drawing......and the winner is....... # 6 Renee - I'm all about the awesome tribute bands...can't wait to get my boogie on!!! congratulations on winning. email me me your address asap, i need to get the tickets in the mail

Activities this week. 12/27 - 1/1

2011-12-27T07:00:00.000-08:00

with the kiddies are out of school this week, so i definitely need to find some activities to keep them busy. here this weeks list. enjoy! all week• Star Wars Exhibit - Discovery Science Center• Science of Gingerbread - Discovery Science Center• Holiday Train & Lego Exhibit - Richard Nixon Library • Iceless Skating - Kaleidoscope, Mission Viejo• Ice Skating at the Irvine Spectrum• Outdoor Ice

Twas the Night Before Christmas

2011-12-24T22:00:00.000-08:00

and all through the house. not a creature was stirring not even a Wookie! so excited for tomorrow. the kiddies are going to be thrilled. there is no better feeling than being a parent and seeing the joy on your children's faces. Merry Christmas! {p.s. the adorable Chewbacca softies were made by me using this awesome pattern by Draw! Pilgrim} var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', '

OC Fair New Year's Eve Block Party 2011: and ticket giveaway!!!!!

2011-12-23T23:00:00.000-08:00

if you don't already have plans this New Year's Eve, you do now! what would be more fun than an evening of casual fun, live tribute bands and DJ entertainment by the decade – from the '60s to the '90s.. Dualing Pianos, Casino Lounge and the PARTY ZONE. plus...don't forget the FOOD TRUCKS! i went last year and it was fabulous....and it sure beats my usual routine of falling asleep before New

Activities this week. 12/19 - 12/25

2011-12-19T07:00:00.000-08:00

my kiddies are out of school this week, so i definitely need to find some activities to keep them busy. here this weeks list. enjoy! all week• Star Wars Exhibit - Discovery Science Center• Science of Gingerbread - Discovery Science Center• Knott's Merry Farm Toys for Tots Drive• Iceless Skating - Kaleidoscope, Mission Viejo• Irvine Park Railroad • Centennial Farm - OC Fair Grounds, Cosa Mesa free