Week 5 of Summer 2023

 This summer is going by so fast.  The 4 kids make everything go by so fast because it's never-ending demands, doing something, going somewhere.   I am actually very impressed that I have been keeping up with this weekly blog! This past week and weekend was super eventful.  The weekend was just jammed pack with things.  I make an effort to do playdates with their friends and also downtime for them to do what they want to do. 

Thurs was rock climbing day and concert at the park.  The temperature is definitely rising now and it was hot but thankfully, the weather cools down by 6PM.  We invited Shuka and his family to go and the dad came with the 3 kids.  They had fun and we brought our picnic mats and food for everyone.  At the end, we went to the dance floor and the kids had so much fun dancing.

Friday was movie night with Iris and Daniella at our house.  We watched Homeward Bound and they liked it! The kids made pizza, Ashley got her popcorn and they watched the movie until the very end.  All the parents came to pick up the kids by 8:30PM.  

Saturday: Morning was Science Saturday at City of Hope, then Tim's daughter 1st birthday party at the Duarte Senior Center.  Then, it was wedding time at NBC.  It was busy but the time gaps were perfect for Ashley's nap and just to recoup.  We left at 9:20 and got to bring the kids back to sleep by 10PM.

Sunday: Alice got invited to a party with a water slide.  That was nice and it was interesting meeting more moms today.  After that party was Jolie's 4th birthday party which the kids had so much fun.

Week 4 - Summer 2023

When there is so much to do, times just flies.  Fourth of July came upon us so quickly and all last minute plans were just what we needed.  Adam got to drive down on Sunday with his friend and spent a night with Bryan the first night.  We drove down the next day and I was lucky to get a tent site at the San Diego Koa Resort for one night when they required 3 nights for holidays.  We packed everything in the morning and forgot everything we needed.  We basically just brought the tent, 3 pillows, 2 sleeping bags and 3 pads.  We had to leave Ashley my mom who slept at Bryan's house.  

We drove down with uncle and met with Katrina/Shawn/ Toby and Charis.  The kids had so much fun at the beach.

Ashley was rolling on the sand and loving the sand play.  The kids can probably stay in the bay water for another hour but we left for dinner after 20 mins of play.  We went to Pacific Fish Shop which was a fish shop Bryan took us too long time ago.

We said our goodbyes with Toby's family and loaded Ashley in my moms car which she cried the whole way.  We then drove straight to KOA and set up the tent by 9PM.  The kids were so excited camping.  Amber told me " I am so happy" at least 5-6 times.  Before they all slept, Adam told me he loves me.  His favorite part was building the fire.  Alice just wants to rock climb.  We set up the tent fairly quickly but Scott decided to sleep in the van since we only have 3 mats.  It was too cold for him so he was only able to sleep for a few hours in the morning.   The kids asked to come back again so we will see.

I loved how the fire woods got delivered to us  quickly but we still had to step out to buy marshmellows for the s'mores.  

The next morning, we spent most of the days at Bryan's house, watching netflix and went to the park for a little in the morning.  We drove home after the bbq and now the kids are all asleep and asking about going back to the camp again.