Great weekend

President's Day weekend couldn't have come at a better time for our little clan. The weather was better than perfect—about 80º. Not too hot. Not too cold. Just right. I had been working a lot lately, and have a lot of late nights and weekends coming up soon, so it was a well needed break. There is nothing better than spending three straight days with m'lil ladies, going to the beach and eating great food. And hey, we even mixed in the Olympics and NBA All-Star game into our festivities. Not too shabby.

Friday:
Cotixan (our favorite Mexican joint)
Opening Ceremonies

Saturday:
Lil Piggy's BBQ and some quality grass/beach time for Penny on Coronado. Mmmm, Lil Piggy's.
Let Penny run wild at UTC mall, followed by delicious Subway footlongs. NBA All-Star Saturday night. Olympics

Sunday:
Church, nap, hung out in the park so Penny could kick the ball around, made dinner for the ladies. All-Star game, more Olympics

Monday:
In N' Out, Mission Beach (an absolutely gorgeous day there, huge waves to watch, chased Penny up and down the boardwalk as she zigged and zagged in front of bikers, walkers and skateboarders. Pinkberry in Hillcrest with Dre (Mel's favorite frozen yogurt). Dominos Pizza and more Olympics for dinner, oh yeah, and another far-fetched and ridiculous episode of 24 that we still can't take our eyes off of.

All in all, it was a fantastic weekend, here are a few pics of the festivities.

She loves to put on as many headbands as she can possible fit on her head.
Here I think there's just two, but I've seen as many as five.


Another of her new favorite things to do: draw/color. I love the wide stance.


Hey there!


We finally got her to sit in the sand and play.
Usually she gets mad that her hands are dirty.


Just a gorgeous sight, that is all.

Another recent development: standing on the edge of a chair, then
running/dancing in place. I think it's just to try and get me riled up.


Doesn't get any better than this.


Or this.


Watching a kite.


"Hey, that's my dad!"


Penny trying to drink my Coke. Mel trying to look too cool.


She loves taking my big drinks, then trying to drink out of the straw, even if nothing is in there. Plus, she now copies me and always wants to crunch ice. Oops. (click to see bigger)


I got a big bucket and a big Coke, what else would I need?


Sorry that there aren't any sexy pics of me in my apron making Valentine's dinner! Oh well, maybe next time. As you can see, it was a great weekend.