Aquarium of the Pacific

Grandma Margie got tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific through work, so we went today. It is up near LA. We got there about 10am and walked through the aquarium. For lunch, we headed to Bubba Gump Shrimp, which is across the street. We went back to see a little 4D movie and then walked around to a lighthouse.

Aunt Paige's Eyes

Yesterday morning, we went to the YMCA and Aunt Paige headed to an eye appointment. She was inquiring about Lasik. During her appointment, she found out they had a 15% off special running for September, so she wanted to schedule the surgery for that day. She called and asked me if we would drive her back for it. Of course, I agreed. To be honest, I had it done 9.5 years ago and have been telling her and everyone else in my family to do it ever since.

The kids and I took her to the appointment that afternoon. Like most of the lasik centers, the surgeries are performed in a room with big windows so everyone in the waiting room can watch. Lexi and Jordan found it fascinating. However, we watched two before it was Paige's turn and Lexi decided it was a little too gross for her to watch. The big screen with a close-up of Paige's eye was the breaking point. She must not have been too traumatized though, she decided to get the surgery too if she ever needs glasses.

Long Hair

Today, Lexi told me that she wants her hair to grow all the way to her bum before kindergarten. Neither of us knew exactly how long her hair was. I always have her hair up in a braid or bun or something to avoid tangles. After her bath, I decided to comb it out and show her just how long it is. Fortunately for her, she doesn't have to wait until next year to see if she made her goal. Also, she is all set to see Disney's upcoming movie - Tangled (Rapunzel).

Weekend at the Zoo - Sunday

Sunday, we woke up and Lexi said she wanted to go back to the zoo. The San Diego Zoo is so big that you can really only see half of it in a day anyway. Paige came with us because she doesn't work on Sundays.

Weekend at the Zoo - Saturday

We went to the San Diego Zoo this weekend. It wasn't really planned. We got up on Saturday and my mom was sick. I decided to get the kids out of the house so she could rest. I got Lexi dressed up in her new fall outfit. Unfortunately, she lost one of her bows somewhere between the car and the front gate. Oh well, good thing I made it and can make another one.

The kids felt extra lucky because there happened to be a clearance sell. I never buy souvenirs, but... who can resist amazing deals? Lexi got a puppet polar bear and Jordan got an ape.




















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