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End of Summer Staycation

August 2, 2015 · by: Cathie Filian

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 At the Americana Kids Club

This summer we decided to have a little summer staycation with the girls. I had fancy plans of Lego Land and Knotts Berry Farms.  Those plans were scratched when I realized that Miss D was not tall enough for most of the rides. (not that it would stop her….. she is a real daredevil) So we spent a week just exploring our own town.  Some days a few kids from daycare joined in the fun and other days we just chilled at home with puzzles and the water table.

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We took a bike ride down the LA river. Delilah had a blast!!! Sophia was not crazy about her helmet.

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 We celebrated National Ice Cream Day with a scoop or two.

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We explored the Natural History Museum. We loved it soooo much that we bought a year pass.

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We had lots of water table fun!

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We took advantage of the free kid pools sponsored by the Glendale Parks.

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The girls spent lots of time playing dollhouse.

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We toured Walt Disney’s Barn in Griffith Park.

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We explored the Equestrian Center.

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We got to spend time with cousin Tucker.

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Uncle Steve joined us for the Aquarium of the Pacific day.  Mommy’s favorite part was the BIRDS!

I know….. at an aquarium.

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Delilah got to pet a shark!

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We got the girls portraits taken for their adoption announcement…. I think we will need a retake. Sophia was crying and acting nuts at the camera. We got some great solo shots of Delilah.

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Our staycation came to an end with some really awesome news! We signed the adoption placement papers for both girls.  Forever Family here we come!!! This week, I’ll be sharing a post on what this means and what will happen next.  We had a blast exploring our neighborhood and the girls loved all our new adventures.

xoxo Cathie

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