Halloween weekend at Disneyland!

Z and I have been doing Halloween celebrations all month  long.  Of course we had to go to Disneyland to check out their Halloween decorations!

 Princess Snowwhite taking very good care of her cupcakes.

 We are here!

 As soon as we got in the park, we saw Minnie!  Z commented that she is dressed like a witch.  

It's amazing last year this little girl did not even have a clue and this year she's totally clued in.

 While we were in line to Mickey, Z was twirling with these princess twins.

 Snow White wanted a snack...why of course here's an apple for you!

 Last year she was afraid of Mickey..

...this year Mickey has became her friend!

 Z has an adorable Chip doll.  It was great to see the chipmunks!

 Snow White surveying her kingdom..

 Waiting in line to see the Princesses...So excited!  

 Some shopping after the meetings..

 Another snack!  Yay finally the cupcakes

 After Disneyland, We went to downtown Fullerton to meet our friends for some Trick-o-treating actions.  Z made her own bag!

 The pumpkin looks thrilled!!

 Trick or Treat!!

What a fun day!

Charity run and Pumpkin Patch-fun day @ Rose Bowl part I

Z and I joined my brother and sister-in-law early Sunday morning for a charity run for homeless pet.  The run/walk was only 5k and we got done bright and early before it got really hot.  After the race we got to check out some of the booths.

                                                 At the starting line..Z walked for 10 seconds
                                                 before she realized she rather be pushed in her
                                                 stroller.

                                                      Yay we are done!  Time for some grubs!

                                                     Before we went to dinner Z and I said hello
                                                     to some of the animals there for adoption.  This
                                                     cat was so mellow and friendly...hopefully
                                                     she found a good home!


               

                                                     Striking a pose with her fellow princess...
                                                     A true princess never looks at the camera
                                                     when having her pictures taken!

                                                           At lunch with her new friend

                                                        After lunch we went back to Kids Space's
                                                        pumpkin patch @ the Rose Bowl.  Z was
                                                        obsessed with this wheelie thing.  She couldn't
                                                        stop playing with it.

                                           We bought some tickets to play the carnival games.
                                           Z won 3 tickets (to redeem for prizes) AND a big lollipop
                                           at this game.

                                                                          super excited!

Oh Yay!

Today is the second time this week Z went to school in the morning without crying.  When she asked me where we were going, I told her that we were going to school, expecting her to follow with the usual "no teachers!" with tears and screaming.  Instead she just thought about it for a moment and said "oh."  On the way there she did not say anything about not wanting to go to school, and when we got there and parked the car, she followed me (walked by herself!) to the classroom, where I just kissed her goodbye and she joined the morning circle.  No fanfare.  No drama. 

Mommy is so proud of you!  I hope you can go to school this happy all the time! 

Easter 2011

 Z's a very lucky girl-check out her Easter basket(s) for this year!

 Z sat thru the entire Easter service w/o too much commotion!  After a brief indoor (it was pouring rain in the morning ) egg hunt at the church, we stop by The Rialto for some brunch.

 With some help Z put together this Dora puzzle while we waited!

 Mommy's Easter treat-Eggs Benedict!  The Rialto makes them really good.

 Z got fruits and scrambled eggs.  She put on the bracelet and hand band from her basket right away.  Thank you Auntie Julie!

 In the afternoon we went to a house Easter party~

Hello Eva!

 And another egg hunt.

The egg hunt was a success!

Two weeks before Easter Z and her friends went to the Annual Easter egg hunt at Irvine Park.

 

Spying on the Easter bunny

                                        

Hanging out w/ friends.

 First egg hunt of the year...Oh I think Z spotted something!

 Loose candies everywhere, Z was so preoccupied w/ picking up all the candies she didn't even care for the eggs.

 Finally, an egg!

 Instead of putting them in her basket, Z would open them on the spot to inspect the goods.

 Horsey time!  Z loves horses.  Compared to last year when she would be scared and refuse to go on, she's so much braver this year!