Universal Studios

We couldn't wait to go to Universal Studios, I haven't been since I was a child, and Steve and Madison have never been. Madison was super excited because Universal Studios has new characters to meet and guess who it is? Scooby Doo, Shaggy and the Mystery Machine. We first spotted Scooby and Shaggy when we were on the Studio Tour Bus, which was alot of fun seeing where movies have been made and are being made. The Desperate House wife street, the old Bates Motel and much more.

When we were waiting by the Revenge of the Mummy ride, one of the mummies was following Madison around, it was kind of scaring her so I let her know that this is the mummy off of the Scooby movies and he isn't real, the mummy over heard and grab on to her hand and starting taking her over to this back area where Scooby, Shaggy and the Mystery machine were, she was in awe over them giving them hugs and kisses to Scooby and Shaggy.

Other fun attractions were Water World, which was just like the movie it was awesome. Another favorite of Madison was the Shrek 4-D, and the Simpson ride they were all lots of fun. We also meet so many characters, all of the Simpson's, Dora and Diego, Curious George, Sponge Bob and many many more. We had such a great time there, thanks again MOM!!

Scooby Doo and Madison :) :)

The very nice Mummy that took us to Scooby

Water World

Sea World

I am posting randomly the places we went when we were in California. Sea World was the last stop of the trip. We loved going to all the different shows they had, Madison really liked the "Pet's Rule", its where they have dogs, cats, and pigs do all kinds of tricks. Madison thought it was cool when the cats were walking the tight rope, it was pretty amazing the things they taught the animals. The Shamu show was fun too, but during there winter hours they don't do the night show, but it was still alot of fun. Madison used to call Shamu shampoo it was so cute! We feed the dolphins and string rays which Madison really loved. One of her other favorites was the shark pool, she loved the part where you get to walk underneath them. I don't remember the Sesame Street Land last time we went, but Madison loved it and all the rides. We went on them over and over. We had a blast in Sea World!!

Madison had her pictures drawn what a cute stinker!!

Madison like this fish because it was the only orange fish in the tank with all the other scary eels.

San Diego ZOO

After arriving in San Diego and picking up Uncle Brett we went straight to the Zoo. We took a bus ride that went around 70% of the Zoo, it was well worth it because the Zoo is HUGE!! Madison had a blast being carried most of the way by Uncle Brett. We saw everything from hippos, giraffes, elephants, lions, pandas, flamingos, monkeys and so much more. It wasn't as warm as we planned, so that's why we are all bundle up and drinking hot chocolate. In the picture below with Madison and the monkey, it was so cute every time she put her hands on the glass the monkey would too, it would also start clapping his hands and bouncing all around.

I finally found it, I have been looking for a giraffe piggy bank for Hunter and I found one at the Zoo yeah!! If you are also wondering where Hunter is we decided to leave him back home with Aunt Lauri, where he had so much fun being with all the girls and Uncle Tom.

So below are pictures of how it looked when we got back from dinner and the zoo the first night. Talking with the server at dinner he said this is the most rain San Diego has gotten in one week for over 20 years. There were policemen on almost every corner directing traffic, because people didn't know how to drive in this weather, and the water drains weren't getting the water off the street fast enough. The second picture is the sidewalk and newspaper stand completely covered in water.

First Time Flyer

So we just got back from our California trip, It was a blast! Thanks MOM! This was also Madison's first time flying she was so excited. We had a early morning flight, I had called the airport the night before and they told me to arrive 2 hours early, I let them know that we were on the 6:30am flight she said 2 hours. So the next morning Dave and Kay drove us to the airport we arrived at 4:30am we went in and there were no line at the Southwest Gate, come to find out from a worker that the employees for Southwest don't arrive till 5am yeah!! So we waited and then check in. Madison was exciting boarding the airplane and getting on. As the plane was taking off Madison says out loud " I'm a first time flier" what a cutie.

Madison looking for our house, but there were to many clouds.

ER Drama

So my little man had to go to the emergency room for his first time Sunday. :( :( We were having a wonderful Sunday morning, having breakfast and just hanging out, when Hunter decided to get out his ball and play which he has done many times. He was running and kicking the ball when he tripped and cut his little head wide open on the hinge of the french door. Steve and I thought he had just hit his head till we saw blood gushing, I ran in a panic like any normal mother while Steve was telling me to be calm, I calm down held the washcloth to his head and headed to the hospital. Hunter was fine when we got there looking at the fish tank playing with Madison. The nurse took us in the back to the room, where he was still fine till the doctor came in and was looking and cleaning it up it. The nurse numbed him with topical cream and then the doctor went at him with 5 staples it was so sad, but he was such a good little boy. He are some gruesome pictures of my little guy.

Hunter a little dazed after.