I spent this past week in LA for business to shoot a commercial. It was my first time there so it was exciting to see the sights. A bit different (ok, dramatically) than I expected but still fun nonetheless.
Here is the view from where we ate breakfast at the hotel. Gorgeous, especially after all the winter we've been experiencing in Chicago. Kurt Russell ate two tables away from us, drawing a lot of attention to himself by swearing up a storm. Nice.
The first night we went to a hot spot in Santa Monica called the Tasting Kitchen. It was family style and the food just kept coming and coming. Everything was fabulous.
On Tuesday evening, I headed out to Hollywood to see the sites and visit my really good friend Charlie from high school and college. We've kept in touch over the years but haven't seen each other in about a decade so it was so nice to hang out and catch up. I couldn't believe how small Hollywood is! Still cool to see all of the famous places though.
I went through Beverly Hills on my way there so I had to get a picture of the sign.
It was a great trip but I'm glad to be back home with my family. Today we made some magnetic fish to go fishing with. I got the
template online. They were really easy to make and are proving to be lots of fun.
Brett is enjoying a night of fun with his friend Chris who is performing in Indiana (comedian) and I'm enjoying a night of quiet to myself.
A BIG thanks to Brett for keeping the house moving all week while I was gone, especially since he had to manage with a broken dishwasher and a fever/at home stay with Maddi Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. You are the best babe!
mr. duck
Reading to sissy
Owen's family drawing
Practicing "I"
Dinosaur painting
Pretending to be an office worker
Maddi's Valentine to us
Practicing standing at the mirror
At least one of my kids is into crafts!
Miss Messy
Owen's Faux Grandparent's Day Creation
The first night we went to a hot spot in Santa Monica called the Tasting Kitchen. It was family style and the food just kept coming and coming. Everything was fabulous.
On Tuesday evening, I headed out to Hollywood to see the sites and visit my really good friend Charlie from high school and college. We've kept in touch over the years but haven't seen each other in about a decade so it was so nice to hang out and catch up. I couldn't believe how small Hollywood is! Still cool to see all of the famous places though.
I went through Beverly Hills on my way there so I had to get a picture of the sign.
It was a great trip but I'm glad to be back home with my family. Today we made some magnetic fish to go fishing with. I got the template online. They were really easy to make and are proving to be lots of fun.
Brett is enjoying a night of fun with his friend Chris who is performing in Indiana (comedian) and I'm enjoying a night of quiet to myself.
The show started with Mickey and friends.
Each of the characters were slowly introduced throughout the story.
Owen was in awe when Buzz came in.
It was a great time! A little long, but the kids really had a blast which is all that matters.
