Holiday Parade 2015

Makeup on, NEW Linda Vega Christmas sweatshirt, flamenco skirt and a smile! Samantha was all ready for her second year dancing down State Street in the holiday parade. 

A benefit of living downtown is being able to walk to the parade and avoid the crazy obstacles of trying to find parking.

Bumped into our favorite babysitter that we miss so much, Amber. Amber has a REAL job now ;)

Light-up Santa hats were passed out.

So exciting that little Lila has joined the studio!

Sofia and Sam.

Ready to go!

They were a blur dancing down State Street so fast. I couldn't get a picture. 

Sweet Lila and family.

Not quite the Macy's parade but Santa Barbara does what it can.

Excited to bump into Mrs. Lopes and her bump! 

And T.J.!

Hi Santa!

We had dinner at The Benchmark and bumped into Mara and several other friends from Samantha's school who were up late with their parents. 

Until next year holiday parade ;)

Samantha's Birthday at School

After the Thanksgiving holiday, we brought treats to Samantha's class to share and celebrate her birthday with her classmates. 

After singing happy birthday, the kids and Mrs. Lopes had a chance to tell Samantha a nice sentiment or happy wish for her birthday.

There's some gems in this video.  My favorites:

"I appreciate you and the help you've done for me."

"I love you and I wish you have a happy life."

"I like you because you always have a smile."

"I like you because you play basketball so good."

"I like how you are such a smarty pants."

"I like how you are a reading machine."

Passing out treats. 

Hooray for sweet classroom friends and turning 7! 

Random November Photos

After Big Hero 6 with Daddy. Who doesn't finish all of their popcorn in a movie?!

Sam's idea of organizing her room.

We are loving the new neighborhood joint, Yellow Belly. 

The Tomato Lager Soup is delicious!!! 

Brophy's clam chowder is still a favorite too!

Shopping with Sam.

Charlotte turned 7!

Reese turned 7!

Reese had an awesome rock climbing party!

Costco with these two cuties!

Celebrating the Paskin Friendsgiving!

Paskin sleepover.

The two girls are buried on the top bunk somewhere. 

Napping kids.

Dylan and Samantha. Taco night with school friends!

Thatcher's Thanksgiving preschool art. 

Every Thursday, Samantha's class has a knitting lesson. She's been coming home with the best creations. 

Dancing Grandma made Samantha one happy girl with the yarn for her birthday!

Samantha joined me in pilates class. 

Bathroom blow-dry.

Working out at Sportmart. 

Zoo date with Daddy.

Fun bumping into Reese at the zoo.

Rock climbing at the zoo.