So the kids and I started our 2 month adventure minus Daddy at the beginning of June. 1st stop...Utah to stay with Grammy and Grandpa and the cousins. The first weekend there we went to a luau. The kids absolutely loved it and totally got into it. Brooklyn got to wear a hula outfit Grammy bought for her and she really loved it!
We arrived at the luau and had dinner and then they had an amazing show of many types of dancing, just the men, just the women, men and women and then the slap dancing and fire dancing. Brooklyn was loving the hula girls and danced and danced away while Beckham loved the drumming, slap dancing and the fire dancer.
My kids and their cousins were the only part of the crowd that got into it and danced and had fun....a lot of people started watching the kids because they were being so dang cute! So once again, we had a lot of fun, and I took A LOT of pictures and videos, so take a peek! I dare you not to smile.
So just when you think school is all over....then you have to take a really crappy test that requires you to study at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. So... we had a few days before Daddy had to start studying so we went to our favorite getaway, Rattlesnake Lake and had a BBQ. It was a fun day and the kids were stinkin cute. They played in the water, climbed trees and soaked up the sun....and posed really cute for the camera.
It was a nice outing to have before I took the kids for 2 months to Utah and Montana so that Chris could study. We were going to miss him sooooo much, but we weren't going to miss the "grouchy study guy" he becomes when preparing for tests so we were getting out of town! Here are a few pics from our day at the lake!
So after Brooklyn's big birthday celebration we just had a fun weekend hanging out and enjoying a sunny Seattle weekend. We went downtown by Chris' work and to Pike's Market and to the gum wall where Laini left her gum next to my brother, Zane's gum. It was fun to be out and about.
That evening we FINALLY went to Rainforest Cafe.....of course, we had gone before, but Brooklyn was dying to take GG and Papa there. We had a blast eating yummy food and then Beckham was so hyper, he put on quite a show at the table and then in the gift shop where they were playing reggae music. He was dancing and jumping around all the toys, Brooklyn got into it too. From there we went to Alki Beach to watch the sunset and play. Quite a funfilled day.
The next day we went out to Snoqualmie Ridge where Chris and I want to buy a house....hopefully in the next year....keep your fingers crossed!! We went touring model homes which are soooooo gorgeous and then had a picnic at Rattlesnake Lake. The kids absolutely LOVE auntie Laini and loved hanging out with her by the lake.
We then were able to celebrate Dad's (Bob, Papa, or Grandpa's) 60th birthday. He isn't much for parties but we made him a nice dinner and a really fun dessert. We got chocolate linguini from the market and it was delicious! We added ice cream, whip cream, chocolate sauce, and strawberries. And it didn't disappoint, very yummy and fun for a different type of dessert. Brooklyn and Beckham then gave Papa their present they made....a cement stone with their handprints in it and pictures of them and it said, "We love you!" He loved it...it was a fun night and a very fun weekend. I love it when people come to visit!!
So here it finally is......the moment you've all been waiting for...the pictures from the High School Musical Party!
I know, I know.....it's taken me way too long to post these but believe me, it was worth the wait!
So, as you know, Brooklyn and I (and Beckham.......and Chris a little bit) are HUGE HSM fans! So are our friends, Janeece and Linus. Janeece, Linus, Brooklyn and I went to HSM3 at the theatre and then had a party when it came out on video but this was the BIG party. HSM stuff everywhere. My parents and sister, who are also fans, were in town for the big party.
Brooklyn's party started in the late afternoon and she was dressed in her "Gabriella" dress, wig and all and Linus came over and played the part of "Troy". The whole downstairs was decorated with HSM stuff, it was awesome! They did some karaoke on the HSM stage and put on quite a show. Beckham, was a backup singer and dancer, what a stinkin' cute kid! We had so much fun watching them and singing along. We had a fun dinner and then opened presents, which consisted of MORE HSM stuff and a few other things like a lightning bug catcher for GG and Papa house and a bug playground. She loved those things equally as much as her HSM stuff. One of the best presents was her Sharpay dress that she got from GG and Papa. Other favorites were her sparkly HSM shirt from Linus and HSM sleeping bag from Auntie Laini! We had some more karoke and watched bits and pieces of the movies and then had cake!
I made a giant cupcake decorated with HSM stars and a candle, Brooklyn loved it! There were some sweet party favors and then we played outside and then Brooklyn and Beckham put on a little show for everyone while cuddling in their HSM sleeping bag before heading off to bed.
It was a party to remember. Brooklyn and I had been planning it for months and had found so many fun HSM decorations. She absolutely loved it and we all had a great time!!! WARNING...LOTS and I mean LOTS of cute pictures ahead!!!
And here are the videos...keep in mind, they were a bit out of practice and had an audience of more of Janeece and I.
I am pretty crazy about holidays and decorating and throwing parties. Brooklyn had 3 parties for her birthday. A friend party, a party with Grammy and Grandpa and a High School Musical party with Linus, Janeece, GG, Papa, Laini and us. I don't think that's too much and we had a blast.
My parents and Laini came over to celebrate Chris graduating and Brooklyn's birthday and my dad's 60th birthday. We had a great weekend! The morning of Brooklyn's birthday was packed with fun! We headed downtown to Seattle Center where Brooklyn, Laini, GG and Papa went up to the top of the Space Needle. They enjoyed the views on a clear, sunny day in Seattle while Beckham, Chris and I went to the children's museum. We were the first ones there so Beckham had a blast being the only one in the grocery store!
From there we met back up and went to the Pacific Science Center where we saw the dinosaurs, played in the fun exhibits, went to the bug zoo, butterfly house, and the Under the Sea 3D movie. We all had a great time. The butterfly house once again did not disappoint, my mom was wearing a colorful shirt with flowers on it and butterflies kept landing on her. Beckham and Brooklyn thought it was great! It was a funfilled morning only to get even more fun as we went home and prepared for the High School Musical party that afternoon. Here are the photos of our fun morning before the HSM event!
We are the Warner's. Chris, Melissa, Brooklyn and Beckham. We are currently living in Seattle while Chris attends law school at Seattle University. I stay at home and play with my sweet and adorable kids while running warnerportraits.com and my new business word-boutique. This blog will journal ours lives through the happy and sad, the good and bad, the spiritual moments and most importantly the fun times!
