Misc Pictures of our Trip

I found a few more photos on Rick’s camera.  I’m slammed at work and my brain is a little fried so I got nothing right now .. lol.  So why not post some more pictures!

Disney Day 1 extra photos.  It’s a small world & Rodger Rabbit.

Photo posing!  A Darth Vader pic for Bapa and of course a Fire Truck.

Pictures on USS Midway.

Rick did get 2 shots of the his friends kids we visited while in San Diego.  They loved the convertible.

So they you go lol more pictures to enjoy!

Fun things I learned While In CA

• Make sure you sit next to a skinny person if your fluffy on the flight.  So your “booty overflow” doesn’t touch them .
• Blinkers are not even optional there, I mean not even used.  I was blown away with people bobbing and weaving out of traffic.  Rick just laughed and said that was just how it was here. I was cringing in my seat.
• Not always a lot of smiles and Hello’s.  I think this may be a Washington thing that we say Hello to everyone.
• Ladies will wear HIGH heels to Disney …. Who the HECK wears high heel shoes to a park.  CRAP my tenny shoes even gave me a blister!
• Ladies will wear skirts (like business type) to a park?
• Some people wear things I would expect to see at a beach not at a park, had to shield boys eyes a few times … lol ALONG with Ricks.
• IF you are walking slow to get to a line (you know dragging kids behind you) people will actually speed up and walk in front of you to get in line!
• People have no camera manners, they will walk right in front of you while taking a picture.
• You CAN bring in snacks for the kids to the park, we were even able to bring in Capri Suns.  YES that was a life saver and money saver!
• If your legs get chapped and need baby powder and you’re in a pinch you will pay $5.99 for a mini bottle you would find in the travel section for $.99!  Oh yes had to do that!
• IF you need bobby pins to hold back your hair when in a convertible and you’re in a pinch you’ll pay $6.99 for those also that you would find in a travel section for $.99!  Yup did that also!

So when you visit there make sure you sit next to a skinny person and learn to suck it in for a 2 hour flight!  Bathrooms are also tight so you may want to pee before you get on and avoid all drinks on the flight!  Make sure you pack cotton pants because new capris in the heat and walking will lead to chapping which then leads to expensive baby powder!  Be ready to drive fast and move the heck out of the way you never know when the person to the side of you may decide he wants your spot on the freeway!   Get your mean face on if your taking a picture let ppl know you mean business if they step in front of your view!  Pack Band-Aids for yourself, heck you may have to pass it out to the people in high heels!

Have fun, this was all done in fun.  We had a blast and you know me I will always find something to laugh about.  Take no offense California or Disney we loved you!

Fluffy Girls Guide To Disney–Day Four (Well San Diego Today)

Day 4 we Ended up getting up at 9am for breakfast and then we hit the road.  Rick as you may know is from San Diego State, he even played football for SDSU.  So of course this trip to CA couldn’t be complete with out visiting there, his friends and even a visit with his mom.

We got on the road and let the top down for a while, my hair by the end of the trip looked like a beehive and not the cool looking kind.  No the kind that was done on me for prom, where I cried for 2 hours and my mother had to rewash my hair and do a quick updo. YUP!!

Rick drove us by all the ships and the beach, this is his kind of day.  Sadly I was so pooped with sun stroke and feet as big as my rear that I couldn’t even muster up a smile.

We then parked to see the beach and the seals.  The boys were wrestles by now and let’s just say everyone’s nerves were shot by then!

We then went to meet up with Rick’s mom.  She lives in CA, due to medical issues she is unable to travel and we have never been able to afford to take the kids down.  So the boys have never gotten the chance to meet her.  We were able to get them some food and even had a moment to talk with her.  What a true blessing that was!!!

We then went and did the tour of the USS Midway.  Rick LOVES all things military and can tell you everything for all the different planes.  We even saw an aircraft like what he flew on in the Coast Guard.  

That was a lot more walking then this mama’s feet could handle … lol.  I was beat!  After that we drove around a little more then we stopped by and visited Rick’s buddies that live there.  We let the kids run around and play for a while (Sorry I was pooped so no pictures).  We then hit the road, stopped by a Rally’s Burger – Because I saw it on undercover boss and never ate at one … lol.  Then we had to do our last visit at iHop for the kids.

Phew that wraps up our trip, we left early the next day Sunday AM.  I do have a funny post about things I learned about CA to come soon.

Fluffy Girl’s Guide To Disney … Day Three

Day three I woke up with my legs and feet killing me.  My blister the size of Texas was telling me to go back to bed.  I really thought it had a vein attached to it that might pop out of my body .. UGH!  I finally got up made it breakfast (yes the free one down stairs).  The day before I wore a brand new pair of capris and my legs were all rashed up.  So Rick took me BACK to Target to buy some stretching Gocho Pants and then of course I had to pick up a cute top to go with it!

We made it to the park again @ 10am, Rick knew I was hurting (even though he told me I was a whimp .. lol) so he drove me and boys to the park and then drove back to the hotel and walked back himself.

While we waited for dad the boys posed on the mickey heads.

Rick ran back (he is on his feet all day for work so he wasn’t hurting at all).  We hit California Adventure since we did all of Disneyland the day before.  The only bad thing was California Adventure was under construction with the promise it would be open this summer (not much help for us … lol).  Caden of course loved this part it was mostly about his favorite characters on Nick Jr.

We watched the Disney Junior Show (yes I got to put my feet up for a 1/2 hour).

We stopped and watched the Monster Inc Show.

Did a little stopping at a photo op .

We did the Monster Inc Ride also!

UPDATE *** I so forgot to add some more photos!

We watched the 3D Muppet Show!

We checked out the waterfall and the Cars also, they will have a new ride there of course this summer … lol.

We hit some lunch and the boys checked out the fish net.  Look close in picture 1 and 2 and you’ll see Caden’s face .

We did the Little Mermaid ride.

While Rick and Cole did the big roller coaster Caden and I waited in line for Goofy.  Unfortunately for Goofy, Caden took a running start and tripped with his arm out and hit Goofy in the not so nice spot!

We hit the rest of the rides, the water ride was down for the day along with a few others.  We ended up doing the whole park by 4pm!  My feet where done and Caden was pooped.  Rick went and complained to the office and was able to get our pass transferred back to Disneyland.  I was pooped and told him to take Cole.  Caden and I hobbled back to the hotel.  Poor thing was so tired and his feet hurt he cried the whole time.  I was so pooped and my feet hurt so bad.  The 10 min walk took us about 25 minutes … lol.  We got to the hotel and crashed we were going to go to the pool but we both were done. The boys got back to the hotel around 7:30ish.  They were able to do Splash Mountain, Indian Jones and a few more favorite rides a few more times.

We stayed in that night with Gatorade and a chicken salad Rick was dying to have.  He thought it was the best but I only ate half .. lol. To bed we went since the next day we were to get up early to hit San Diego to let the boys meet their Grandma for the first time .

Fluffy Girls Guide to Disney–Day Two

Day two, phew we made it safely there and even got a night of sleep under our belt.  We got the boys up at 8am, got them feed and down to the FREE breakfast .. yes  do you not know me by now … lol.  After breakfast we then took a ride to Target for me to get a new top, Rick was making fun of my non matching shirt with my pink running shoes.  While there I also picked up a sweatshirt for the night time.

We got to Disneyland as the gates were opened at 10am.  We walked and did EVERY ride, the wait times were great 10 to 20 minutes that’s all.  Rick and Cole even did some rides 2 times.  Poor Caden was pooped by 2pm, so I let him nap while I sat with him on a bench.  Rick and Cole did Splash Mountain a 2nd time only to find the wait time to be 1 1/2 hours long!  Come to find out Kourtney Kardashian was there with around 30 PEOPLE.  They of course got to cut the line and let their party ride etc.  Rick was able to see her, but still a pain in the arse he had to wait because of her !

Here are a few great pictures of our time there!

We hit the train to take us over to It’s a Small World!

The Rick and Cole went on one ride while Caden and I hit the Nemo Ride.

I let Cole drive me, oh yes nerve wracking … LOL!

We had some lunch, yes the salad is mine .

While the boys did splash mountain Caden and I stopped for Ice Cream and he took an 1 1/2 hour nap.

Then we went to Toontown, Caden was in heaven!!

Caden LOVED this place!

Seeing the dino’s was the best part for Cole.

We even got a chance to see the parade!

We ended up leaving the park around 7:30pm, yes 9 1/2 hours and my feet were about to fall off.  I had a blister the size a Texas and I thought I may die!  We went back to iHop … lol hey KIDS eat Free!  Rick was very sweet and picked up the car so I didn’t have to hobble back to the hotel.  We got back and settled in for the night.  I tried to upload some pictures etc but the stupid internet kept going in and out!  I finally gave up and went to bed.  We had problems with the internet the whole time we were there.  I can’t believe they charge people for it when it doesn’t work properly.  But hey it was a good day!

Fluffy Girls Guide to Disney Trip Day 1 …

Wednesday started with me getting up early to get work done and my calls done before the limo came to pick us up.  Cole did a half day of school, which was good and bad … lol.  Cole’s teacher didn’t like that Cole was a little all over the place last week and the week of the trip.  With the Disney trip and my grandmother our house was upside down there for a while.  Yes a teacher conference is in my near future … grand!

Now onto the trip, Rick scheduled the Limo my bosses got for us to come early to beat traffic.  The boys were so excited about the limo.  It looked older on the outside but the inside was very nice and the driver was a nice man.  My bosses bought me an iPad for Christmas and it was a lifesaver for this trip.

We hit the airport running, we had plenty of time to kill which with kids is not always easy.  Rick was very good about walking them up and down and riding on the moving walk ways.  I was able to sit and read a book which was so nice for me!

We flew on Jet Blue which is a great plane they had TV’s in all the seats which was great for kids and mom’s too!  THE only problem is if you’re a fluffy girl your butt may not fit perfectly in the seat!  My rear didn’t fit like it did last time (could be my rear is not the size it was the last I flew either).  Now I fit but let’s just say thankfully a super skinny lady was next to me because instead of muffin top I had side muffin which believe me isn’t anymore attractive then the other.  I really should have do the diet thing way before this trip even though I was down 6+ pounds it wasn’t what I needed.  So fluffy girls be ware of booty overflow!

My bosses were so nice and also rented us a car for the vacation.  We upgraded to a convertible for the boys who have been bugging me forever to ride in one.  I thought Cole was going to die when we walked up to it.  All he kept saying is “It’s a Sweet Ride”!  Another booty overflow for mom in the seat but it was worth it for the boys smiles!

Before we hit the hotel we needed to eat. Right next to the hotel was iHop with a sign that says Kids Eat Free … oh yes you know me and we went right there!  We had a great trip there and then we hit the hotel.

We stayed at the Quality Inn within walking distance to Disney.  The hotel on the website showed bunk beds.  When we got to the room it was 2 beds no big deal, so I called down to the front desk to find they don’t have bunk beds at the hotel … lol.  We got settled in for the night to get up early to hit Disney.

On an update for Today: Everyone asked us to bring back the sun, This I’m sure was NOT what they hoped for.  YUP this is what we got today.

I’m Back ….

Just a quick hi, we’re back!  Isn’t it always when you return from vacation you’re feeling under water with more work then you returned?  I’m so exhausted, we had so much fun and I’m happy to be home.

While we were gone my grandmother took a turn for the worse.  I hope she goes home to be with God and our family looking above us soon with no more pain.  I hate to see her in pain.

We do have some good news Rick starts a new job today!!  I’m so excited for him no more loss prevention with the crazy people who pull guns and knifes to steal things.  He is very excited and a little nervous I’m sure but this will be a great thing!  We also will get Medical Insurance for ALL of us at a GREAT price!!  The starting wage is not as high as he was but it’s a great stepping stone and many great things to come!

Leaving on a Jet Plane ….

You know how long I have waited to use that line .. hehe!  Oh yes I grew up with a hippy Dad, I pull from that genre of music.  Today is the day we head to Disney!!  It hasn’t felt real until this morning when I got up and saw the bags at the front door.  Check list done:

1. Bags Packed
2. All itinerary is printed
3. House Sitter is set up
4. Neighbors have the key and will watch house also

And the best part of this day is we are getting picked up in one of these:

Oh yes we have ROCK STAR level today.  MY amazing bosses who NOT ONLY paid for the airfare, hotel, CAR and Disney passes, have rented us to be picked up in this bad boy (ok not this one but you know what I mean).  The last time I had a limo for me was my prom night!  Let me just recap that for you, my LOSER date got drunk the weekend before wrecked his car so we had to hang a ride with a co-worker of mine to ride with her.  My date THEN left his wallet at home!! Oh yes you read that correct, so I paid for my part of the limo, DINNER and pictures!  Thank you McDonald’s for my paycheck that paid for all that.  We won’t go into the having to ride with this girl who didn’t want to go to stay late and my night ended watching Free Willy!

LOL Ok fast forward to present!!  This time is going to be so much better, you know how could it not be after that .. lol. 

I’m so super excited and will be riding in style!  PLUS to make our trip the best my bosses gave us spending money, yup we are so having a rock star vacation!

Hope you all have a wonderful week, I’ll try to post some pictures.  I’m sorry I won’t be around much, I promise to catch up next week.