Family time...

A few weeks ago we set off looking for a new park and some hiking trails and we stumbled upon this really cute park, called Pioneer Railroad Park in Tustin. Cute place and a splash pad for hot days. Then we made our way to Anaheim Hills for some hiking. It was a perfect day for us Williams!

Summertime...

We are almost done with our 5th week of summer with only 5 more days to go and the kids will be heading into a new school year! (Remember we are in a year-round school). Their days have been filled with so many parks, pool time, beach days, library, movies and just lazy days. Here's a little recap of our summer...

The first weekend of summer we headed to Griffith Observatory and the Train Museum in LA. I can't remember the last time I had been to the observatory and the hubby and I haven't ever been together so it's been at least over 15+ years. The kids enjoyed learning about the stars and planets and were so intrigued and asked so many questions about everything. Then we headed to the Train Museum and of course they enjoyed looking and climbing aboard all the trains. It has been a few years since we had been there so they were excited to be there again, and the best part is it is FREE! It was a fun filled day trip to LA.

We had little Logan's birthday party in June and the kids were very excited to ride the horses. Of course Ethan wanted to ride the horse so bad but Taelor wanted to go on the train and wanted nothing to do with the horse (yes she is still timid around animals, getting better, but very timid at first). They finally both decided to ride on the horse and after all the talking from Ethan, he ended up making his horse WALK because he was galloping too fast and Taelor was having the time of her life on her galloping horse and wanted to continue riding him. So I guess Taelor found her love for horses and has asked many times when we can go back, Ethan just liked to stroll and pet the horse. They couldn't be any different could they?

4th of July this year we did something different. Our community pool had a "Mardi Gras pool party" that we bought tickets too and had a GREAT time at the pool with our friends. The pool was PACKED with kids, music, fun activities, ventriloquist shows (those people are so weird, I don't get it, but the kids thought it was hilarious). It was a perfect day, probably one of our best 4th of July's we have had in a while. After hours of being in the sun we all came home to rest and nap up and then after being SO tired we headed back out to dinner with the same friends to Ruby's on the lake and walked to see the fireworks after dinner. The fireworks were disappointing this year but the kids still had a great time. By the end of the day we were ALL exhausted and we were out the minute we got home. And after thinking of my day, I did not take a single picture!!! What?!? So.not.like.ME! Guess I was enjoying my "sweet tea" and sun too much to worry about grabbing my phone. Well there is always next year!

We have had many pool days and beach days, soaking in this warm HOT weather (which by the way I am already over and the hot month is still to come!) But until then I will enjoy this last week of "summer" with the kiddos and looking forward to some time off of work.

London Olympics 2012

This past week has been filled with so much excitement over the 2012 London Olympics! I have enjoyed plopping myself on the couch each night and gluing my eyes to the TV for 4 hours. Yes I am exhausted from staying up every night until midnight but I just can't help pulling myself away. Of course women's gymnastics is my favorite (I have been watching these girls from the trials). I love that every four years there is unity between all countries, I love that these athletes dedicate their all to these moments, I love that you get excited not just for your own country but for any person that is trying to show the world they are the best at what they do. I love that you get sucked into watching it and you can't turn away. I love talking to others about it when I get into work. I love just about everything and anything about the Olympics, but what I love most is seeing the excitement and joy on the Olympians when they win a medal...it's a moment that is priceless! So here's to all the USA Olympians  (especially the Fab 5...my favs), thanks for making your country proud! 
Hope you are enjoying the olympic games this year as much as I am!