A Walk Down Memory Lane in Fairytale Town...

Growing up in the open countryside of Penryn with chickens, dogs and horses didn't exactly put downtown Sac in an EXCITING light for a 3 year old, but I do remember the AMAZING times I had at Fairytale Town. We brought Bo and the Turners this weekend after a long hiatus, and it was just as magical as I remember!

Me in the Cinderella Carriage circa 1985ish...

And Bo, 26 years later...same carriage, with just a touch of new paint!

Though Auntie Molly wasn't there to relive the memories, she was there in spirit:
Auntie Molls, 4 or 5 years oldish



The slide had gotten a facelift, but was still just as fun in 2011!



1985ish: Me and the twinzies in front, and Matt in the back right on the Carriage horses...



2011: Auntie Katels and Cousin Lukelicious in front, Mimi and Cousin Emmy in Back, and me and Bo-bo driving the carriage. Yeehaw!



One big change since the 1980's -no rollercoaster- but by the look on my face, I'm not sure I was a fan back then either.

2011: The wiggly see-saw and Sherwood Forest was just as fun!

With Katels and I both due in August, we look forward to returning with two more to add to the growing bunch!

Bo the Builder!

Mimi bought Bo an AMAZING art easel for Christmas. As every parent knows, you must spread out all the wonderful gifts your child gets and even hide them away from-time-to-time to keep your child's interest! Maybe that's why Gus goes on so many road trips?

ANYWAY, I decided it was time to put it up, and boy, did I get some help!
My lil' builder was ON IT!

"Bo Knows" Art!



Thanks, Mimi!!! I love my new art easel soooo much!

A Clink Celebration!

Courtney and her boys invited us over for dinner and a radio game (Go Wildcats!) for the last season game! Dads were taking on the SF Gators and we joined forces to support.

After a delish dinner and 4 spoonfuls of cookie dough to cleanse the palates (each) we all camped in the office! Trying to listen to the game with Clink Crazies and Bustlin' Bobo commentating in the background was painful, so story-time became a must!

Those Clink Crazies are the sweetest kids! They LOVE Bo and try so hard to make him happy. I've never been around such sweet boys. Bo is so lucky. : )

And though we did suffer a loss to the Gators on Friday, we had two reasons to celebrate with the Clinks the next night! 1. Wildcats made the playoffs and 2. Greg Clink turned 40!

CONGRATULATIONS, COACH!



After "the best steak I've ever had" celebration dinner at 5th Street, we spent the rest of the evening at Joe's bar laughing and having a fabulous, much-needed night out.

Down and Out Bo-Bo

My first week of mommyhood full-time (since maternity leave) couldn't have come at a better time. Poor lil' Bo-Bo was feverish, fussy, snotty and sleepy for 4 straight days. Simply put, my lil' man was DOWN and OUT. He and Mom just snuggled all day and watched a lot of Thomas the Train, Sesame Street and Special Agent Oso. Was it painful, yes? Worth it? Absolutely!



There were a few bright spots, including a visit from Nana and Pops!

And finally on our 4th day, we had just enough sun and just enough winter warmth to venture on a little stroll downtown. After eating no breakfast...again, Bo devoured his Jamba Juice and it brought Mom to tears. Tears?!! A little overboard, yes, but when your lil guy doesn't eat, you just feel horrible!!!

I acutally should've started my tearing-up about 20 minutes later at Rite Aid when Bo spilled his Jamba Juice ALL OVER the stroller, and I dripped it ALL OVER the store before he said, "Uh-Oh, MOMMA!" I almost took a picture, and then I got self conscious that onlookers would think I was a freak for snapping before mopping!

So today, my lil guy was back to being "Bobies," "Bonkies," and "Bo-Bop;" he was just having the time of his life and feeling like a new man!!!

And that's when I saw them!!! The new chompers! I should've known he was teething after my experience the past year of those nagging symptoms.

So my "down and out" Bobo, had to pay the price as his teeth came "down and out" to join the party. It's a painful price to pay, but this toddler can't complain...have you seen this kid eat?

Boys' Day at the Park...

After a long road-trip for Dad, we met him at the airport and spent a lazy Sunday with the Van horns. We started the day off with a Boys' trip to the local preschool park. Everything is mini-sized, so there are no worries of tumbles or falls!



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Monkeying Around with Auntie and Mimi!

With Dad gone on a Wildcat road trip, Bo and I decided to head down to the valley to see some of his favorite peeps!

We headed down to the Sacramento Zoo for the afternoon after eating an AMAZING burger and fries at Taylor's in my old hometown of Loomis. BEST HOMEMADE SHAKE EVER!

By far his favorite animal was the giraffe! He could not get over their long tongues and he wouldn't stop sticking his out all weekend.



Like the BOY that he is, he was having the most fun running away from us, dancing for the animals and jumping off ledges!

We finally found the chimps and Bo was literally a few feet away from these cool monkeys! Unfortunately, Bo started to bang on the wall and got a HUGE snarl from the snacking chimp! Bo definitely needs to learn some Zoo etiquette, but he did get to hug the wooden, non teeth-baring one.

Bo's First Hike

Usually around this time of year in the dreariness of winter, I start to LOATHE Northern California. BUT due to the recent amazing February weather, we were able to take a beautiful hike in Upper Bidwell Park; I was reminded why I love Chico so much. Chico literally provides thousands of acres of open parkland within minutes of our house. On a sunny day like this when Dad is home between two long road trips, we had to take advantage. Plus, it was about time for Bo to embrace his first hike!

He was absolutely mesmermized by this giant pine cone and he loved throwing "food" (mmmm...yummy rotten sticks!) t0 the "quack, quacks."

He was often unaware that he had parents and would wander FAR until he would look back with this guilty grin!

An incredible 1st hike for our lil' man ended with one of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen!

We still love you, NorCal. : )