glory days.

So Mike and I finally went on our fist real date in about 2 years. We need to make it happen more often! However, we will have to get a second job to finance a babysitter. Who knew babysitters in LA did not exists for less than $15 an hour?? Not me! I guess paying someone $100 for the night is worth it if it is once every 2 years. Luckily our friends had a cousin who was up for the job and she was great!

We had stress free night getting shakes at the hip Cafe 101 and going to the OMD concert (which was amazing!). I could not believe that no one I talked to had any knowledge of who OMD was when I said we were going to their concert. I am sure they just didn't realize they knew who they were...everyone knows this song

Easily their most famous song, but definitely only one of MANY gems. They are 23 years older now at a young 51 and just as fabulous as ever! Worth every penny! And we had the pleasure of being introduced to Mackintosh Braun as their opener. They were really awesome.

Fingers crossed we can get out again before another 2 years goes by!

The highlight of the date came from Mike telling me he felt pretty cool being at an awesome concert with a hot chick. HA! He makes me smile.

my birthday.

I woke up to a delicious smelling carrot cake baking in the oven. Mike made his first stacked cake for me and it was awesome. We had Wahoo's for lunch and delicious Thai for dinner. Thanks Mike!

rain and forts.

It as been a little rainy and cold around here for the past few days, so yesterday we made a fort. I knew Zoey would have a good time because she loves anything that is similar to a tunnel. I was just surprised at how fun Felix thought it was. He was smiling, laughing and rolling around in it until Zoey couldn't resist the urge to knock it down. Maybe I will have to make a bigger one on Sunday (Sunday was always fort day around the Steele household, with separate rooms and all).

eventful week.

Last week my sister Kim and family came into town and we joined in on their vacation.

Monday, Zoey went to Huntington gardens and loved every second of her freedom to run wild in a vast open space. She was so exhausted by the time she got home she fell right onto the lawn crying with no interest in moving. She was not happy to have me carry her inside as evidence by her worst temper tantrum to date.

Tuesday, I was reluctant to have her miss another nap, but we tempted fate and went ahead to Disneyland. It was a fun, very busy day. We made it on a whole 2 rides, but Zoey and Felix had a good time.

Wednesday we took a break.

Thursday, we made it to park day without any unfortunate incidents. I did however, have to drag Zoey crying across the sand when it was time to leave. That is always fun.

Friday, we went down to the Long Beach Aquarium with "all my cousins" as Zoey says. Another day of running wild while Felix napped in the baby carrier.

Saturday, we chanced the rain and made it to the beach for some hotdogs and s'mores. They were delicious and the beach gave us perfect weather.

Now I am looking forward to a nice relaxing week at home with maybe one or two activities at most.

something I consider daily.

I found this on Pinterest and had to post it. By the way, Pinterest is awesome. I have had an empty account since my friend Meikel mentioned it a while back, and Briana inspired me to start cataloging the endless bookmarks on my computer. You can see mine here. Now I need to back away from the computer and pay attention to my kids.

happy 2nd birthday zoey.

Zoey in the human ball

We just got back from a fabulous weekend in Arizona celebrating Zoeys second birthday. Zoey was so excited to see all of her cousins and over the moon about everyones backyards! She had the time of her life playing outside all day without an adult having to be standing next to her. She had a great time with all of her cousins at her party. We had a bouncy house (thanks to my sister Kim who purchased one at Costo years ago), a llama pinata, pin the tail on the donkey, burgers and dogs, and an awesome rainbow birthday cake (thanks to my sister Brooke.) Here are a few pictures of the festivities.

Rainbow cake

pinata

presents