Military Ball

We had our Ball at the Historic Camino Real Hotel in downtown El Paso.  It was a nice hotel and a fun time!!

The stained glass dome in the bar.

Jake's playing soccer!!

Nick's first day of Preschool

Nick’s First day of Preschool

Jake, again, ready to pose.  Nick…not so much…  he’s definitely a catch him when (if) you can!

Nick is doing well in his class.  I can tell a difference in him.  Mrs. King runs a pretty tight ship – and so far, no bad reports.  So, we take that as good news!

New Blog?

Okay - I'm simultaneously blogging here and at www.savoiefamily.wordpress.com  I'm not sure I like that one yet, but I'm testing it out.  So far I've got this one working (blogger), so I'll stick with it for now.  Check out the other one though - see how you like it!  :)

First day of Kindergarten!?

Jake’s First Day of Kindergarten!  He’s in KB – Mrs. Nicklen’s class.  They have already formed a special bond.  In a strange twist of fate – he’s in the same classroom he was in last year. Of course, it looks completely different – all the teachers were switched around this year.

Daddy was still off – healing from his surgery.  So he was able to come for the first day of school.

San Diego

We spent the night at Marine Corps Airstation Miramar outside San Diego after the trip to Sea World.  The next morning, we got up and headed to the beach at La Jolla.  What a beautiful way to start the day!

They were anxious to get IN the sand.

This little guy was playing up by the walkway – it was a long way down so I hope he watched what he was doing.

Got our toes in the sand

Right to work in the sand

Testing the <COLD> water with Daddy.  We didn’t put them in their swimsuits – a colossal failure considering they were soaked when we got back to the truck…so we put them in their suits for the ride.

And that was perfect since the next destination was swimming at Uncle Sean’s!

Sea World

We got up, checked out of Disneyland and headed down to Sea World.  More fun to be had, of course!

First stop – family picture!

Then…Shamu.

Then the polar Bear and the otter.  They were all duly impressed at Jake & Nick’s “I touched a shark” t-shirts.

Watching the dolphins swim.

Touch starfish and other assorted sea creatures.  Brave boys!  J

Watching fish and turtles – I kept missing the shot with the turtle.

Polar Bear – wayyyyy over there in the corner….and zooomed in with the camera. 

And the orca liked to swim on her back.  So graceful for such a huge animal!

Disneyland - Day 3

We started our morning out with Breakfast with Mickey & Friends!  It was a surprise!

First stop – photos with Mickey.  I’ll post the ones by the photographer (the real one) in another post

The boys and Pluto

Stitch from Lilo and Stitch – we’re hanging Loose

Dancing with Mickey

Daisy Duck & Minnie Mouse

Then it was on to the park.  We checked out the horse drawn fire carriage.

Dumbo – Nick rode with Nana and Jake rode with Daddy

The Carousel

Photo op with Woody & Jesse – we found them just hanging out on a bridge.

Brer Bear

Daddy had JUST taken something away from a very tired Nick.  The result – absolutely NO cooperation with the pictures after having stood in line for 30+ minutes.  On the positive – we had just finished our ride Splash Mountain (I’ll get that photo posted, too).  They did GREAT and had a blast!

I’d say we had a great time at Disneyland!