San Antonio Vacation- Friday Part 1-Dolphins

Friday was the first day we visited Sea World. Mckenzee was very much looking forward to seeing the whale. We decided to rent a stroller which worked out nice. Out of character for me you say? I lysoled the whole thing and added a quilt that we brought which ended up being great when she fell asleep. This day started out a little chilly, but warmed up nice.






We started the day with the dolphin and beluga whale show. It was cute. I like dolphins. All the dolphins and whales we saw just seemed to act like big dogs to me. They loved on the trainers and begged for treats.





Although Mckenzee was intent on this show, for the most part, she did turn to her Daddy at one point with her hands out and asked, "da whales?" That was all she cared about at Sea World was seeing the whales. She still tells me every time we get in the car that she wants to see the whales.

Here is a video clip of the dolphins and the next clip is of the crazy jumping divers that made me nervous and I did not enjoy watching.

After the show we went to the dolphin feeding tank and that was a lot of fun. They are just so cute and friendly. I wish I had been braver about petting them. I touched one for just a second and it was very smooth. Chris was right at home. I don't think I got us feeding them on the video. It is just of them swimming if I remember correctly. Mckenzee liked seeing them, but they made her a little bit nervous.

San Antonio Vacation-Thursday

We left at nap time on Thursday to head to San Antonio. We stopped in Hillsboro at the Nike outlet because Mckenzee outgrew ALL of her shoes overnight. Chris had taken her to look for shoes earlier that morning, but didn't find any he liked....he's very picky. Mckenzee had woken up too soon from her nap when we made a stop earlier and when we got there she told us she didn't want to get out of the car, but we needed her little foot to try on shoes and so we took her in and a giant fit happened that left her sprawled out on the nasty floor of the store and her mommy pretending not to know her. Chris and I forced a pair of shoes on her to get the right size and then he took her to the car and I paid. She was fine once she got to get back in her car seat and had some sun chips. We made one more stop at the Payless Outlet where I found those stinkin' brown church shoes that I have gone to 4 paylesses looking for, thank you Connie and Stephanie for hauling me to two of them. The workers were even so nice to let me take them out to the car to try them on Kenzee and then I bought those suckers...the very last pair in her size.

We stopped in Austin and shopped at the UT store and got Mckenzee and Riley some things and some Christmas ornaments. (We collect ornaments from places we have been) The children's floor in there is so super cute, but they sucker you with high prices on those super cute things. We got Mckenzee a shirt that ended up not fitting and we got to trade it at the UT store in San Antonio, which we didn't even know was there, and Chris picked her out a cheerleading dress that was 50% off! It is so cute. I'll have to get her in it and get her picture up. After we finished our shopping we walked around campus some and took pictures and looked at the capitol buildign from a distance.

Chris loves visiting Austin and I like being there with him.

We continued on to San Antonio and got to our hotel around 8. We were very pleased with our room. Then, we walked across the street and had dinner at a Mexican food place called Aldaco's. We got free queso for showing our hotel key card and a free dessert...tres leches cake... because the hotel lady gave us a free dessert coupon. It was SO tasty and y'all know I'm not a dessert girl.

When we went back to the hotel we let Mckenzee pick a movie and we picked one too. This became a nightly routine. We would each pick out a movie to rent for free from the hotel dvd library. Mckenzee like that a lot. She was always so cute to study the cases to decide which one she wanted and she knew she could only get one and she would make her choice and put the others back.

Whale

DO NOT TELL YOUR TWO YEAR OLD YOU ARE GOING TO SEA WORLD UNTIL YOU GET THERE!!!!!

STUPID, STUPID, STUPID

We arrived at church on Sunday morning......

Mckenzee: "No, chuwch, no chuwch, whale." and as we get her out of the car...."no Da-ee, whale!"

Last night we were going to make a Sonic run. I told Mckenzee to go tell Chris that we were ready to go to Sonic to eat some ice.

Mckenzee: " 'mon Da-ee, whale."

Two Bratty Brats :)

Today we went to a Pumpkin Patch. It was very last minute. We, I mean I, realized that this would be our last weekend to be able to go to one because we are going out of town next weekend. Well, Chris and Kenzee had a bad attitude about the whole event. Chris because he doesn't really like the pumpkin patch, which was news to me, and Kenzee...that could've been our fault.


Yesterday, we were so excited about going to Sea World that we showed her pictures and videos of Shamu on the computer and asked her if she wanted to go see the whale. She really likes whales and she was pumped. So today, when we asked her if she wanted to go to the pumpkin patch she said, "no, whale." The pumpkin patch is not all that great when you're 2 and your parents just told you they were taking you to Sea World. There are no whales there.


So, things went about like last year at the pumpkin patch. My sour faced baby girl was not interested in smiling for Mommy even once and Daddy kind of moped about and was all too eager to leave when I asked if he was ready. She did not want to get pushed on the tractor, she refused to choose a pumpkin to take home, Daddy didn't want her to get her face painted, she didn't even want a new pumpkin book signed by the author that was there. She chose a rock to bring home and that was that. Well, she chose about 5 rocks and we made her pick one.


When we got in the car she was so happy to be back in her carseat and she asked for the camera to see the "pichas", which she proceeded to hold to her face and say, "Mile at me." "Mile Momma." "Mile Da-ee." Momma did not want to smile. Next year, when Riley and I go to the pumpkin patch with Aunt Sara, we will consider inviting Mckenzee. Daddy has been released of all pumpkin patch duties. Here our some of our BEST pictures.

Some Products I Love

Here is my first product I am loving right now. This has so helped Mckenzee stay in her bed and get to sleep. We only bring it out at night. She doesn't get to play with it. It is a special bedtime thing and she calls it her "stars." She has not gotten out of bed since we got it. She usually will call for us one time and Chris goes in there and says some magic words and we don't hear another peep out of her. The turtle projects stars and the moon on the ceiling and walls. It looks so cool in her room at night. Below I pasted its info from the website. They also have a sea turtle and a ladybug. This would still be super cool even if you don't have kids for a grown up room....seriously.

Twilight Turtle - Constellation Nightlight Transform Any Room Into A Starry Night Sky

The first plush constellation nightlight ever created, transforms any room into a starry night sky to help comfort children to sleep. From within his plastic shell, Twilight Turtle projects a magical constellation of stars onto bedroom ceiling and walls in three soothing color options. Twilight Turtles shell illuminates like a nightlight to help ease children's fear of the dark. This interactive and educational toy includes eight actual constellation embedded in the star pattern. Parents can sit with their children and identify these major constellations using the wonderfully illustrated Twilight Turtle Star Guide. Twilight Turtle helps make bedtime fun for children of all ages.

Twilight Turtle Features:
Full night sky projection on ceiling and walls
Three color options: Bright Blue, Bright Green and Soft Amber
8 different constellations
Shell illuminates for a calming nightlight effect
Auto shut-off — 45 minute sleep timer
Star Guide to help identify constellations
Twilight Turtle story and adoption certificate
Three AAA batteries included
Dimensions: 14" long, 5" tall
Ideal for ages 2 to adult

$34.00 at http://www.sleepsheepandfriends.com/

Next, the Airwick Freshmatic Ultra. Our kitchen trashcan is stinky. We keep it just inside the laundry room, but it makes my laundry room stink and that should be a very nice smelling place. So, I broke down and bought one of these things and I am very happy with it. It sits on my shelf right above the trashcan. I didn't want to spend the money on it, but I didn't want a plug in because those make me nervous that they will catch on fire and we keep our dog in the laundry room when we are gone.

The thing sprays by itself every 9, 18, or 36 minutes and lasts for 2 months on the longest setting. It comes with batteries. The refill cans are $6.

$11.94 at Walmart

The Britax Boulevard

I am crazy about this carseat. We have had Mckenzee in it for a year now. It can stay rear facing up to 33 pounds and forward facing to 65 pounds so she will probably never need another one...that is if she runs away from home because her mother will probably be picking her up from junior high and making her wear a 5 point harness home.

It is so sturdy and installs so tight. It is equipped with LATCH. It has True Side Impact Protection with EPS foam. When she falls asleep in it her head doesn't hang because she can rest it on the head wing thing. The straps do not get all twisty and tangly. I have washed it once in the washing machine and it wasn't so bad. The main part is just a big stretchy thing and comes off in one piece. It is very comfy and easy to adjust and gets amazing reviews. It does take up a lot of space, but I could still fit three of them side by side in an SUV.

$300 at http://www.elitecarseats.com/ or other carseat retailers

The Flipper Toothbrush Holder

So cool! This sticks to your bathrrom mirror. This little puppy's arms open up to hold your child's toothbrush. You can open it with one finger and close it just by pushing the tootbrush in it. The mouth part of the toothbrush always stays germ free...especially from flushing potties by little ones that don't close the lid first. It has vents on the side so the toothbrush can dry. The have a hundred different kinds we just chose a puppy. They have adult ones too that I want to get for Chris and I.

$6.99 at http://www.myflipperusa.com/

Pumpkin Painter

My favorite thing about these pictures is her little pooched out lips. She pooches her lips out when she is really serious about something or really sleepy. She has her Daddy's lips, but she gets that pooching out thing from me.

Texas~OU Red River Rivalry

We are Longhorns fans at the Roberts. Today has been a very good day. First of all, my house is clean! Thanks to my mom keeping Kenzee on Thursday and Chris taking her to the mall yesterday I was able to get a lot done. This morning Kenzee and I went shoe shopping and got matching shoes and then we when we got back she was asleep for her nap and it was 5 minutes until kickoff. I made Chris a 7 layer dip and surprised him with a Dr. Pepper. See, this is a very special treat because I have given up caffeine for the baby and Chris has given up caffeine for me. I think it's harder for him and he has done so well, so I thought he needed a break. It is halftime right now and the Longhorns are only down by one point 21-20. Chris has been hootin' and hollerin' and I have the dog fixed up with her blanket in our closet because she gets so nervous. We are all wearing our burnt orange with cows on it as Kenzee says and we are enjoying this afternoon together.

Yeah!!! Texas pulled out the win 45 - 35 in a great game.