Orange County - Part 3

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Hello Monday-The Fun, Food, and Fever Edition

April 2, 2012

Just Julie, Orange County, Parenting, Photography

Hello Monday!

Hell to a busy, yet crazy weekend. So many stories from this weekend, there’s not enough time.

Hello to Bubblefest at The Discovery Science Center. We got a sneak preview last Friday night. It was amazing!

Hello to an early Saturday morning with Sharon. We headed off to Knott’s Berry Farm for a behind-the-scenes photo walk before they opened.

Hello to GhostRider Coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm. The older I get, the scarier roller coasters look.

Hello to the bakery inside Knott’s Berry Farm and their famous boysenberry pies being assembled.

Hello to Roscoe’s House of Chicken’ n Waffles with the girls.

Hello to a long 2-hour wait to get a table.

Hello to an unexpected febrile seizure at almost one in the morning on Sunday.

It has been three years since Angry Kid had a febrile seizure. We thought that he had outgrown them.

Angry Kid had a 102 degree temperature. After checking him out, some Tylenol and Motrin, we were released from the hospital a few hours later.

Hello to Angry Kid still sick, and possibly me too.

Hello to a day of doctor’s appointments and cleaning.

Hello to no work.

Hopefully Angry Kid will feel better soon.

Hello Monday and one week till Spring Break.

I’m linking up with Lisa Leonard and her Hello Monday Series.

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Celebrating Stella’s 7th at Sky High Sports

March 27, 2012

Just Julie, Orange County, Parenting

My best friend’s daughter, Stella, and my son are two months apart in age. On the 16th of March, Stella turned seven. Angry Kid turns seven in May. This year Stacey held Stella’s birthday party at Sky High Sports in Costa Mesa. Because Stella’s party was held on a Saturday, Stacey rented a private room. It was one of the best decisions that Stacey made in regards to the party. The day of Stella’s party was a VERY rainy and stormy day. It seemed like everyone in Orange was looking for something to do, so they headed to Sky High Sports.

Angry Kid and Stella posing.

Sky High Sports is a trampoline fun center. You can bounce forward, backward, or even do flips on the 360 degree walled trampolines. They even have balls available for a little trampoline dodge ball game. It was super fun to watch the kids bounce around on the trampolines. Angry Kid had never been to a place like this and he had a blast.

We were supposed to go there during Christmas Break for their open play time, but unfortunately Angry Kid was sick. They have several open play times during the week where you can pay a flat fee for an hour plus of jump time.

I utilized my iPhone during the party to take a bit of video of Angry Kid. I spliced several different videos into one, so don’t be hatin’ on my craptastic video skills. After you see this video, you will understand why the kids were all so tired. Obviously my kid is the one wearing the green shirt and jeans. It was St. Patrick’s Day after all.

After some food and jumping, it was time for cake, well cupcakes. Stacey purchased the lovely cupcakes from Kristin of Meringue Bake Shop, a local favorite. I was able to get some pictures of Stella before and after she blew out the candle. I’m trying to make-up for my son’s birthday last year, when I didn’t get pictures of him blowing out the candle.
Unfortunately, Stella’s present did not arrive in time for her party. I received her present via UPS this week. Stacey consulted with me on options, and I think Stella really liked her gift. Stacey had me order Stella a Spirograph. I hope that I’m not dating myself, because I loved mine as a kid. I could do those circles for hours and hours. I remember received one as a Christmas present. I’m pretty sure that Angry Kid would want one of these if he had actually seen what it does. Stacey and Stella came over on Saturday and we all went out to lunch together.

Happy 7th Birthday Stella!

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Hello Monday: The Hunger Games Edition

March 26, 2012

Just Julie, Orange County

Hello Monday!!

Hello Hunger Games.

If you are not a fan of The Hunger Games, I am sure that you are over all this talk about the movie. At Blissdom in 2010, I remember sitting at lunch with Tiffany. She told me all about this book that I needed to read, The Hunger Games. I ordered it online, right from our lunch table, and it had arrived when I got home. I think I finished the book in less than two days. I was hooked.

Hello to Erin for planning a fabulous pre-movie dinner get together!

Photos courtesy of Erin. This is the invitation that she emailed to everyone.

Hello to a rad gift exchange!

Hello District 11. I was assigned District 11, which is Agriculture.

My gift was some mini ceramics plants with herb seeds along with a mini veggie garden starter kit. I placed everything in a box and wrapped it in brown craft paper. I was going to stencil, “Greetings From District 11″ on the top of the box with a Sharpie. But Angry Husband had a better idea, and he whipped out a can of black spray paint. Seriously awesome, right? I don’t have a picture of it, but I also tied some twine around the package.

Hello to ending up with Drew’s gift from the exchange.

If you have read The Hunger Games or seen the movie, you would understand the wording on the tote bag. “I Love The Boy With The Bread”, refers to Peeta Mellark a character in the movie. Peeta gave the main character, Katniss, a loaf of bring when she was younger and starving. The blue bird is a reference to a Mockingjay, a symbol within the book/movie. And well, The Lucky Charms refer to the actor, Josh Hutcherson, playing Peeta in the movie. Josh is ummm, a tad bit short. We might have referred to him as a Leprechaun via text messages.

Hello to good food and lots of laughs with everyone at dinner.

Hello to a fun group to see the movie with.

Photo courtesy of Erin. Pictured from top row to bottow row, left to right: Susan (Erin’s mom), Kim, Me, Drew, Julie, Amy, Alissa, Erin and Jessica.