What's cool in the world Maddon and Finleigh

Again, with my main purpose of this blog being a way to remember things (cuz my brain won't) I thought it would be nice to periodically post what the kids were into at any given time. In Sept of 2011 for Maddon its Star Wars all the way. Finleigh, on the other hand, is a little off the beaten path. This week its a sandwich box ("sandbox " to her) and a plastic bowl that she hijacked from Aunt Amanda's. And of course, the blankie and bink.

McArthur Family Vacation 2011

Thought I would just write this entry while its still fresh in my mind. We did a 2 part vacation, first stop the Colorado River with Uncle Chad and family, and part 2 in San Diego.

Day One: After a long drive out to the River on Friday night, we started our vacation with a boat ride to find our breakfast spot. After feeding ourselves, the ducks and the carp we headed out and spent the day on the water. Kids having a blast, us relaxing and having a great time.

Day Two: Daddy had to head into Parker to do some work, while we hit Buckskin for breakfast and of course the arcade. Tickets to be won, chincy prizes to be claimed, and of course, bum bum bum, bum bum bum bum. Picked up Brendan back at camp, went out on the water til it was time for Uncle Chads birthday dinner at the casino with Amanda's uncle B. Then the boys had a fun night, can u say kareoke?

Day Three: Lots of boat time after breakfast, including a little ski time for mommy and wakeboard time for daddy. After mommy wipes out and breaks her face on the water its daddy's turn to shove his feet in the wake board and drink half the river down. I think we are getting a little old for this. :) Uncle Chad got up and showed us up, then we hit the sand bar and hung out for the afternoon. Then for the evenings, we are on the lookout for "rows" or donkeys, whatever you prefer, lots of fun searching for them in the shadows.

Day Four: Special day but bittersweet. Last day at the river, grab our breakfast and attend to some unfinished business. Mom is finally at rest, all of her. We sent her on her last float, i know it will be a peaceful one, and long overdue. Time to pack up and head to San Diego!! Great drive through Glamis and next to the border, La Migra!!! Did I mention mommy has a terrible cold today? Dinner at a Sonic and early night at the hotel.

Day Five: Rough start for mommy, but we made our way to a breakfast spot that daddy went to as a kid. Sat outside and enjoyed the birds. Then off to moonlight beach, where the sun wasn't ready to make an appearance, but a screw in the car tire was. After getting the hole plugged, we drove over to the fairgrounds, where we played a round of mini golf (pretty sure mommy won), then it was off to the races. Maddon loves to pick the ponies, and for one day, mommy's curse seemed to be lifted. Fun day indeed. Dinner at the Pizza Port complete with video games.

Day Six: After a interesting breakfast at McDonalds, we decided to punt on out plans for frisbee golf. Instead headed over to Belmont Park for a boardwalk bonanza. Rides, games, food and shark sightings were all around. Uncle Shawn met up with us for dinner in Pacific Beach, then we had a in room showing of Rango in our room where the kids got to chill with Uncle Shawn.

Day Seven: LEGOLAND!!! Yes, our second go round but it was so much fun!! Finleigh was old enough to get on quite a few rides and Maddon hit almost everything I think. The water park was a bit of a downer for daddy but I think that momma loved it and could have stayed in there all day. Rides, food and fun, momma passed out around 3:30pm. Then it was time to say goodbye to vacation and head on home. Such an amazing trip with so many memories :)