sunday through tuesday of this past week, we spent in bakersfield. we were visiting with our friends, the streets. we had a blast, as usual.
we took the kids along too, to play with jackson and brooklyn. they were so happy to see each other. jj is already asking when we can go back and see them again.
while we were there, we caught up with old friends, ate delicious food, and drank some good ole’ starbucks coffee.
one day, jesse and logan went golfing, and the girls took the kiddos to the park. it was nice letting them get all their energy out. we came back to their house after, to eat dinner. chicken rice bake=yummy.
after we all ate, we took a little trek out to the CALM zoo. at night, they have holiday lights covering the grounds of the zoo. they even have a train ride and carousel.
we got to see everything they had to offer, and left just in time as the rain began to fall.
the holiday lights were amazing. they were beautiful. here are some pictures of our bakersfield visit.
thanks street family for everything! we always enjoy your company. we must do it again sometime soon. :)
Is your house on fire, Clark?
No, Aunt Bethany, those are the Christmas lights.
Don't cry, Karen, Frosty's not gone for good. You see, he was made out of Christmas snow and Christmas snow can never disappear completely. It sometimes goes away for almost a year at a time and takes the form of spring and summer rain. But you can bet your boots that when a good, jolly December wind kisses it, it will turn into Christmas snow all over again.
Yes, but... He was my friend.
How could we do this? We forgot him.
We didn't forget him. We just miscounted.
What kind of a mother am I?
If it makes you feel any better, I forgot my reading glasses.
Look, Daddy. Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.
That's right, that's right.
Attaboy, Clarence.
I was wrong when I told you that, Susie. You must believe in Mr. Kringle and keep right on doing it. You must have faith in him.
We'll simply have to overlook it.
How can you overlook that? His beak blinks like a blinking beacon.
Whoa, Dad! You're flying!
It's okay, I'm used to it. I lived through the '60s.
You stink. You smell like beef and cheese! You don't smell like Santa.
last friday night, me, the kids, my mom, my brother and his girlfriend all made our way down to dland. we figured it would be crowded, but really had no idea what was in store.
we got there around 5:30p and was going to park where we normally do, but saw a sign telling us to park somewhere different. as we are driving in an insane amount of traffic, we all see a sign that says “disneyland park full, california adventure available”.
WHAT????!!!!!!
how can dland be full?
the signs directed us to park at the convention center. we walked across the street and then took a tram in. from the looks of it, it seemed crazy crowded, but once we got into ca. adv., it wasnt too bad. we spent the majority of our time there. we even got front row seats for the electrical parade. we even were able to see the fireworks at disneyland across the way. after the parade, we walked over to see the castle all lit up.
on our way over, both kids knocked out. i mean, KNOCKED OUT! i couldnt help but take pictures of them. at one point, jj was sleeping on my camera bag, and at another point, he was sleeping on top of ellie’s head.
the kids were pooped, but so glad they saw the parade, fireworks and even got to ride some rides.
we had a great time! see you in 2010 disneyland!
