Play date at Enchanted Island

This past Saturday, we went to dinner and to Enchanted Island at Encanto Park with our pals the Tortora's. The girls did fabulous at dinner and they split their pasta meal, while the Mommy's split theirs too :) We then headed to Encanto Park where there is a whole lot of fun things to do (especially for kids a little older than the girls). I had been there as a kid, and I have been wanting to go for a long time. Anyway, we took the girls, and they both absolutely LOVED it!
We rode on the train around the park, ate churros, sat at the duck pond and fed them, ran around in the grass, and the best part was playing in the water area. Everyone knows Bella loves water, she wasn't as excited at this one, maybe it was because she liked the one at LegoLand so much, but nonetheless had a great time! For some reason, she just likes to stick her face in it, it's so cute. Guiliana on the other hand, ran around in all the pods and had a blast. These girls are too cute! Like all toddlers, they didnt play WITH each other, but really just next to each other. However, everytime they passed each other in the grass, they'd stop to give a kiss. IT was the cutest thing I've ever seen. It's much more fun to take them out now that they are both walking and can stay out a little later. We are hoping to plan another fun outing soon :)

Irony

So this week is my first week back to work after 6 weeks home with baby Bella. So wouldn't you know, she gets her very FIRST fever illness in her 14 months of life?? Ironic I know! IT's like her own way of telling me, "stay home mom!". SHe was exposed to a viral throat infection from one of the boys at the sitters last week. The sitter called me to tell me her son had a fever, but by that time, she had already been exposed. To tell you the truth, I really was expecting it because I knew she could only dodge the sickness bullet so many times :( She had yet to have any sort of sickness besides a cold. Anyway, Sunday afternoon she developed a 102 degree temperature, and I freaked out! I knew that the boy had a virus and mediciation was not required, but I was still so scared. Mainly because my sister had severe reactions to fevers growing up and in to adulthood. I have seen her seize many times because of a fever, and it just freaks me out! Anyway, I called the Dr. and she told me not to worry, just keep her fever down and if it goes up any higher or she does not eat or drink to bring her in. I was able to keep her fever down w/ Ibuprofen and she slept fine through the night. She has been in pain for the last few days and it just kills me. Thank GOD Eric had the last 2 days off , so he has been able to be home with her, as I am now a full time working woman! I just started back working full time since I am looking to put Bella in a school a few days a week all day so she can be with other kids her age. Anyway, Im really hoping that she gets better in the next few days as we have a fun playdate planned with the Tortora's on Saturday and a family day on Sunday as well :) It's been so hard not being home with her to take care of her, especially since she wants mommy right now, but I know she is in good hands and she is getting better! Let's hope work week 2 goes by more smoothly!! :)

Day 4-Pacific Beach

We had planned to go to Mission Beach this day to walk around and get in some more beach time.But,once we got there, there was absolutely NO parking. So we went a little further down to Pacific Beach. Me,Bella,Eric,My dad,&Rhonda had lunch outside facing the ocean. We walked around and took a trip down the pier. Again the weather was gorgeous and we could not have asked for more! We headed home, and Cas and I made Rhonda a birthday dinner of chicken parmesan and meatballs. We were all stuffed. It was a great ending to our vacation. WE had such a great family vacation, it was the best time ever. I was so sad to come home to 115 degrees! Thanks again to our family for making this the best vacation. We can't wait to get there again!
All ready to head to the beach. Don't they look tan?



All the people at Mission and Pacific Beach




Walking along the pier



A California Girl!

3rd day in San Diego-Coronado Beach!

I was so excited for this day.. taking Bella to the beach! Coronado is my favorite spot in San Diego. The day was another beautiful 78 degree day, with a breeze. We packed lunches, beer, and all our beach equipment and headed to the beach. As I imagined, Bella was in heaven. She loves being outside no matter what, but being on the beach was so fun for her. She played in the sand most of the time, but loved the waves. She put her feet in the water and loved it. Me, Eric, Cas, Dad,and Rhonda took turns walking out to the water with her. She would get so excited as soon as one of us got up to walk with her. Eric built sand castles w/ her. We all got a little too much sun, but the day was amazing. We can't wait to take her back again!

Heaven!



Eating macaroni salad in the beach tent


She is loving the beach!



Playing w/ Tata







Where we parked our car, it's a sign we need to move to San Diego :)Isabella and Ocean AVe


After a few hours on the beach

2nd Day in San Diego-LegoLand!!

Thursday was LegoLand day. It was another beautiful day and we could not wait to get there! They don't have many rides for kids Bella's age, but they do have a huge, and I mean HUGE water play area with slides, a whole water playground,and pod fountains. This was Bella's favorite part. She had so much fun! Eric and Cas rode on scary rides, I passed of course, but did ride a few little rides. Bella really enjoyed the boat rides we took, she thought they were so relaxing. I loved the mini city land area. It was so cool! We had so much fun that we spent 6 hours there and didn't even know it! Bella did not cry a single time we were there and just enjoyed being outside and being w/ the family. It was so fun to see her smile at all the fun things LegoLand has to offer. We have already decided that we are going to go back every time we are in San Diego. My dad, Rhonda, and Cas made the day extra fun and we all enjoyed just being together and watching Bella smile. Thank you to my family for making LegoLand day so awesome! We went home and again had another fabulous home-cooked meal. Another super day!


Tata playing w/ Bella on the way to LegoLand



We are so excited!

B with the Tourist Lego Man

Loves the boat !


Fairytale Boat ride


Cruisin along on boat

Cas & dad on boat

Me & My Papa


w/ Lego spongebob



The kids water area


Her favorite spot!



New Orleans


Mini city Land, all from Lego's of course




Lego New York



Go Chargers!




With The Italian Stallion Lego man


Rhonda & Bob the Builder


Eric and Cas on Rollercoaster


Cas and E on a crazy ride!








Bella after 6 hours at the park