New Mexico Trip

Let me first start off by saying TWO LANE ROADS ARE DEADLY.

I am officially terrified to drive in New Mexico! 

We were two miles from the Air Force base when we almost hit a van head on going 80 mph.

Thomas would have definitely been in the newspaper for that one! =[

Thank God Thomas looked up when he did from the back seat [he was playing with Sam], he yelled really loud and alerted my mom which saved our lives!

We were 20 seconds from being killed. 

By the GRACE of God we are still alive.

The drive was very pretty & super relaxing!

We drove past this refinery early in the morning.
It was beautiful in person, especially with the sunrise behind it.

We made it!

Welcome to NEW MEXICO!

The view was so pretty.

It was freezing out and the front windshield was filthy from dead bugs smacking into us,

so I snapped a quick photo from the drivers side window.

We stopped at this little shop [it was kind of like Charlie Brown's but not as great], and I ACTUALLY found something with my name on it!

It's a magnet on the back.

I am going to put cute bows where the holes are and hang it on our fridge [I love to collect magnets & snow globes when we go on a trip or visit somewhere new].

It's fun!

This is what we saw the entire 14 hour drive.

It was worse than the Antelope Valley!

At least we have Joshua trees.

But it was very pretty, and something different to look at.

Some little town where we bought lottery tickets-

They had strong accents

We were excited to get out of the car.
Especially SAM!

We had to get my mom a base pass...I always though people could get in as long as we had our military I.D's.

U.S. Air Force

Our BX & commisary

A road that leads to a dirt field

Field next to the BX-such a SMALL base!

I love it!

We had to make so many pit stops for Sam and this was one of them.

Poor little guy was miserable being strapped down in the carseat.

He only has to make this trip once more!

Though I am going to be terribly homesick, I really like our base.

It's small and simple and I don't have to deal with a large amount of people.

Thomas and I are to ourselves, so the smaller the better.

I registed for the local college so I can finish my last class and I am hoping they have karate available so I can put David back in.

I can't wait to decorate the house and get settled in.

Valentine's Day!

Thomas and I never make a big fuss over Valentine's Day.

We only celebrate it because it's cute, something to do and we love each other.

This year I bought Thomas movie tickets, shirts, scratchers, and an Olive Garden gift card.

He bought me a cute basket with a kissing Minnie & Mickey Mouse, a personalized frame, a personalized photo album and a cute card.

We went to dinner and then saw "No Strings Attached," while my mom watched David & Sam.

I bought David an adorable Mario backpack, and stuff it with goodies.

I also made cute goodie bags so he could take them to school for his Valentine's Day party.

I love my boys!

Universal Studios Hollywood

Yesterday I took Thomas, David & Samuel to Universal Studios.
Thomas and Sam have never been and David doesn't remember going when he was younger.

We all had so much fun!
It is definitely a place for boys.

The park wasn't packed at all since we went on a week day.
We were able to get on every ride and see every show.

We had a great day!

Universal Studios Hollywood

We made it! With absolutely no traffic.

I love being only an hour away from everything.

California is the BEST!

I'm going to miss living here!

Sam starring at everything as usual-

He loves being outside no matter where it is

He was so well behaved yesterday

City Walk, getting ready to enter the park

Curious George, David & Sam getting scared

It was so bright out!

Hugs!

Running from Dora; too funny

House of Horrors!

I did not know this thing was as scary as it was!

All the horror movie characters were inside...Chucky etc.

David was F R E A K I N G out!

He was crying and Thomas had to take him out of the first EXIT

Sam waited outside with Mama, that type of stuff scares me

After the Terminator show

KISS ME!

Krustyland was so adorable!

David really enjoyed this area

The Simpson's Ride-it was so cute!

Hollywood

California

It was so hot out, Sam was just cruising around with Dada waiting for David and I to get off the ride

Making our way down to the bottom level of Universal Studios

Jurassic Park the ride

The boys had a blast

Here they are!

The Mummy Ride; it was so funny!

Scooby-Doo

JAWS

Sammy was scared

Hi mama

Samuel John

STUDIO TOUR!

My favorite attraction

Shrek 4-D; such a cute show

Fiona kept talking and talking to David

Sam didn't like Shrek too much, he was scared

Hard Rock, we had the best lunch ever!

David picked this one

It was so yummy!