Disneyland

While on vacation in California, most of us took a day off from the beach to hit Disneyland. It was our kids' first time and they really seemed to enjoy it. Things worked out great for us the whole day: perfect traffic there and back, both kids were under 3 and therefore got in for free, our camera battery miraculously lasted the whole time, our kids did really well getting lugged around all day with no naps, short lines for the rides, Emily got to see Cinderella at nearly the last possible minute. We couldn't have asked for a better time.

Burnham Family Reunion 2008 - Capistrano Beach

We just spent a week at the beach with my immediate family: my mom, my 5 siblings, and their families - 38 people in all. We stayed in a huge beach house right on Capistrano Beach and had a fantastic time. It was the first time our kids had ever seen the ocean. They loved digging in the sand and letting the waves wash over their feet. Danny and I enjoyed lounging on the beach, boogie boarding, and hanging out with family.

My mom is an amazing planner and had each day planned with meals, kitchen helpers, snacks, and activities like bonko, a sandcastle building contest, skits, decorating cookies, Chinese Day, chocolate fountain, a beach olympics, roasting s'mores, a fireside, and games. She did a stellar job making it fun for everyone of all ages and allowing great interaction between cousins, aunts, and uncles. Thanks for such a FANTASTIC time, Mom! We loved every minute of it!