Ice in L.A.

Last night was a lot of fun. We went to check out the ice skating rink set up at L.A. Live. We totally lucked out. The weather was so nice that evening, we didn't even need sweaters. I love L.A.! Albert and Jason were the only ones brave enough to skate. The rest of us enjoyed walking around, sipping our Starbucks, and laughing at the ten, twenty, or thirty drunk Santas prancing around. Again, I love L.A.!

 

My sista and me



 

 



He loved the ice skating action

 

Tio Rigo Turns 40!

Tio Rigo turned 40 last week. I swear he doesn't look a day past 30! Why is it that men don't seem to age as fast as women do (not fair!)?

 The birthday party was held at Home in Atwater. Frank had a BLT, which was too salty, but the pasta with alfredo sauce and chicken that I ordered was very good. For dessert, the kids made a bunch of cute little cupcakes with sprinkles that were yummy. We had a fun time hanging with adults only. We felt like party animals staying out till 11:00 p.m. :-)



Tio Rigo in the middle with a mouth full of cupcake

Jason, Wendy, Me, and Yvette





X-mas at The Americana

Last night we bundled up the kids and took them to The Americana in Glendale. The Americana is a smaller version of The Grove in West Hollywood. It was beautifully decked out for the holidays. We walked around, rode the trolley, and had hot dogs and fries for dinner.

While we were having our dinner, the trolley passed by and Emma said, "Oh, I saw a seat for me!". So, of course we went on for a ride. Although once on it, she thought it was "too bumpy". As for Alex, he slept through the whole experience, again.

I have always loved the holidays but they are even better when you have little ones to enjoy them with. I am lucky! Oh, and my husband is not too shabby :)



Thank U Mom

On Thursdays, my mom comes to visit to keep us company while Frank's at school. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it otherwise I think I would go a little crazy. I love my kids but being alone with them from the moment they wake up to bedtime can be challenging sometimes.

Here they are looking sweet in their new Christmas pjs. You wouldn't know it by looking at this picture but Emma had just had a major tantrum. Anyway, she is lucky Grandma came otherwise she may not have survived ;).