The Observatory

After our visit to The Walt Disney Studios, there was still a lot of time left in the day so we figured, why not stop at the Griffith Observatory?  It as been on my list of places to take the kids for a while now (Middle Man is obsessed with Space) and with it only a few miles away from where we were, it just made sense.  I am so glad we made the stop because it was a beautiful day and not only did the kids love seeing all the space exhibits but the views outside were breathtaking.  You can sometimes forget these gems in LA when you are moving your way quickly from one place to another on the freeway but it is definitely one of those LA landmarks that is a MUST SEE for everyone.

American Girls

On Saturday I headed up to the American Girl Store at The Grove with Baby Girl, my mom, my sister and her daughter.  Baby Girl turns 3 on Saturday and my niece (and Goddaughter) turns 4 on June 1st so it made perfect sense to celebrate both birthdays at once!  We shopped, visited the "doll salon", ate lunch and enjoyed some girl time.  I love that three generations of women were represented and look forward to making this a tradition.  Now I am responsible for changing Baby Girl's doll's outfit a couple times a day.  Apparently the doll likes to change her clothes as much as Baby Girl does.  

Outside of Reality

Yesterday I spent 12 hours in LA filled with lunch, cocktails, Robertson Blvd., makeup, a red carpet, a fashion show and the Redbury.

Not this lady's typical Tuesday!

It is nice to step outside of reality now and then, isn't it?

Bones

Yesterday the family and I decided to head out of Orange County and go check out the Dinosaur exhibit at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles.  I am one of those people who just adores LA and finds every reason to go up there.  This was a perfect one.  The museum is incredible, with some amazing exhibits that all three children enjoyed.  Beyond just the dinosaurs, the boys also loved the North American Mammals and the Discovery Center (though I must confess, my Oldest may have thought it was cooler to see Staples Center on the way up and the Coliseum next door).  It was nice to do something educational over break since we have spent the majority of our time playing sports, video games and eating snacks.  What?!  It is Christmas Break! Now I feel like a better parent (applying pat on the back now).

Does it look like my Oldest is choking my Middle Man?  Yes, yes it does.  

How hard is it to get a picture of all three looking okay?  Apparently exceptionally hard and I did not get one.

The return of the "Angry Anakin Eyes", reference here.

And what was the parents favorite part?  

The wine press in the California History exhibit

What?  Did you expect anything less?

Hey wait.  I did take them to the Discovery Center to see the Star Wars exhibit too.

See, I am super educational around here.