February 2005
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Rain Rain go away.  I never knew that as a new gardener I would HATE I mean HATE the rain.  The rain is keeping me inside!!! I am still not done with the front.  I have roses still to plant.   I ran into the old roots from the palm trees in front.  God we have had enough rain.  My garden was a bit damaged by the rain.  but it is growing so beautifully!  I am so proud of my garden.  Come over and see it. ;)

We went to a few concerts in February. Ian has found a new TV show - "Bill Nye The Science Guy".  My mom bought him a VHS off of Ebay and we just got him a few from the Library.  Ian is so Mr. Science. everything he does is science!  He is an adorable smart boy. We are so lucky.



 

What we did in February 2005...

2/1/05 - 2/5/05
Tuesday -  Preschool.
Wednesday - Park day with the MOMS Club, we made Butterfly Bites. My dad and Susan (my step-mother) came up and stayed the night. We went out to dinner at one of our favorite places, "The Renaissance Cafe"
Thursday- We took Ian to preschool. My dad and I went to the Home Depot, every time my dad comes up we put him to work.  This time is was the toilet.  My poor dad!  Too bad for us he does not live closer!!!  Went up to LA for the funeral of Susan's mother. Ian was a very good boy at the funeral party.  He was very excited that they had plastic cups. :) He is indeed a silly boy.
Friday-  Craft day at the park. he made Valentines for his grandparents.  We have been telling Ian for days that we were going to HAPPY HOUR.  Well when we got to Claim Jumper he was so upset.  He thought there was a place called Happy Hour.  Well we had drinks (Cool Root beer in a bottle) and a ton of appetizers.
Saturday -  Gina and I went to TEA for Gina's Birthday next week.  The Tea parlor was so far away in Rancho Santa Margarita. I thought we had drove all of the way to Arizona!! It was so far and the mountains were right there.  Well the tea place was in a strip mall and we were a little scared to go in.  But - It was  awesome one of the best tea experiences ever. Really!  The tea shop was amazing.  A ton of wonderful things to buy!  and I did! I bought these great TEA cup wall displays. I also found these tea items that had the same pattern as our wedding invitations. The Tea was also wonderful, they had amazing quiche pastries. We had a fantastic time.  I look forward to going again.

2/6/05 - 2/12/05
Sunday-  David took Ian and Tristan to Disneyland for the day!!!!  We went to the movies.  We saw "Million Dollar Baby"  We both really enjoyed it.  Then We went to a Super bowl party at Wanda and Marty's (Mike works with Marty).  We had a nice time.  Ian convinced David to buy him a HUGE Bruce (from Nemo) stuffed shark!
Monday-
Tuesday -  Ian had Preschool.  I went to MOPS.
Wednesday -We went to the Santa Ana main Post Office for a tour with the MOMS Club.  Only one other mom showed up. It was really interesting.   Michael used to work for the Post Office over 10 years ago and so I thought I knew a lot about what happened there but I was wrong almost all of it is now automated.  Thank God Mike did not stay with the Post Office! Ian really enjoyed picking up a million and one rubber bands off of the floor of the backroom of the Post Office. :) 
Thursday-  Ian Preschool.  Ian got the privilege of being the first to take home TEDDY from school.  We had him over the weekend. When Ian had to return him on Tuesday, he was so sad.  He cried and cried it was funny how he really came to love him. Every week when another child brings him back he feels so sad to see him again.  So cute...
Friday-  RAIN.  We drove down to San Diego.  We left Ian with my mom and went downtown and had appetizers and wine.  We went to the "Bright Eyes' concert at Spreckles Theater. Mike really loves ''Bright Eyes' . I was just a date.  I think the singer was a voice like a goat (Sorry Mike!)
Saturday - RAIN - We went to meet the newest member of the Longfellow family, HENRY.  Ian was so excited about holding a baby, he held him twice..  He played with Emma (4). They had a great time playing with indoor sand while it was raining outside.  After we went to Grandma Judy & Grandma Wayne (Mike's dad) .  The crazy (loving and very giving) grandparents bought Ian this Pirate boat toy.  Well poor Grandpa Wayne had to put it together.  Three hours later we drove way!  Next time maybe they will buy him a ball! :)  We drove up to Encinitas and has lunch with Alex and Melissa (I went to High School with her) and their new baby Chloe (born in Nov 2004).  Wow two new babies in one day.  Ian was so tired he slept through lunch.  He had not done that since he was in a infant car seat.

2/13/05 - 2/19/05
Sunday - We went out to dinner at' Bucca De Beppo', we were there very early 5pm and we did not get a table for over an hour!  O my god I thought I was going to die.  A lot of others were out for an early Valentine's day dinner I suppose.
Monday- VALENTINE"s DAY.  Mike flew up to Portland for the day.  Tristan came over for the evening. (Last year David and Lisa watched Ian while we went to a romantic dinner on the beach with two other couples.).  I was so lucky I got to have Valentines day dinner with THREE boys.
Tuesday -  Ian Preschool.  BUNCO at MY house tonight.  We had 8 people cancel and because of their sick kids.  I had to call a lot of people.  Luckily Jena, Lisa and Lisa's friend were able to be subs. It was a very fun night.  Too bad I did not win any of my prizes.  :)  Michael and Ian went to the movies, they saw the new Pooh movie.
Wednesday -Playgroup @ Catherine's.  Her older son was having a birthday party that afternoon and she had a huge bounce house.  The kids had a great time. 
Thursday - Ian Preschool.
Friday-  RAIN.  Aunt Tamara drove up and went to dinner with Aunt Gina in Fullerton.  Aunt Gina watched Ian while the three of us drove up to LA to see INTERPOL.  During the show we kept feeling something wet.  At first we thought that someone was spilling a drink but we soon realized it was RAINING inside of the venue!!!  When we got outside it was pouring I meaning pouring!!!  With LIGHTNING AND THUNDER.  and I was the lucky one to get to drive home.  It was so so scary!!!  It was like a fireman was putting his hose on the front windows.  I could not see!!!  I thought I was going to throw up!!!  I was so scared and nervous.  But we made it home safe and sound. 
Saturday - RAIN and more RAIN.    Our  trashcans were floating down the street!!   Grandma Mary was having a party down in Murreitta.  We  drove there very slow and safely.  Cousin Madison (born January 2005) was there and Ian got to hold her.  WOW Three babies in one month....  He was so excited. Trent (3 - Mike's cousin Tara's son) &  Mike's Uncle Roy and Aunt Peggy were there from Denver. We had a good time.  Then we drove down to my moms to stay the night.  Mike was in Orlando for a few days for work.

2/20/05 - 2/26/05
Sunday -  RAIN.  We stayed at my moms all day and just played and watched TV.  It was a wonderful relaxing day.
Monday - RAIN We drove home. Michael got home very late....
Tuesday -  SICK. - Too sick for school.
Wednesday -SICK
Thursday- Ian Preschool.
Friday- 
Saturday - Got up at dawn and drove down to Escondido.  Mike played golf with his Dad and Nate.  We drove to Lakeside and had breakfast with my dad at Denny's. Went to Great Grandma Gallo's (Mike's grandma) and Ian and Trent played,  I also got them to take a nap! :)  Then we all went out to dinner for Grandma Mary's birthday.  We went to a fish house called Anthony in La Mesa.  and thankfully they sat us outside.  The boys were pretty loud and crazy - just as two three year olds can be.  They really had a great time together.


2/27/05 - 2/28/05
Sunday-  YEA I got to work in the yard again.   FINALLY!!! In the afternoon I went to the movies with Lisa, we saw "Sideways".  Then Lisa came over and we all watched the OSCARS!!!
Monday- Worked on Ian's photo board for Pre-School.  He was very proud of it. 

What were we doing THREE years ago? February 2002

What were we doing TWO years ago?  February 2003

What were we doing a year ago? February 2004

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