for thanksgiving this year, we headed down to LA with some good friends and rented a house in the hollywood hills. we were excited for some warmer weather, cleaner air, and time to relax! when we got back home, we only had 4 days left with sheila, a very special person who has been a part of our family since lyla was 3 months old. sheila headed home to ireland to be closer to her family, and we (especially me!) had a rough time saying good-bye to someone who has loved and cared for our children like they were her own.
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| on the road again... |
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| striking a pose with john's sunglasses |
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john was mesmerized by all the electric scooters on
melrose ave...he even made lyla knock them down
(or at least pretend to!) |
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| we had to hit up target for some toys to entertain the kids |
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| i was so excited to teach them my favorite childhood game...yahtzee!!!!!!! |
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| the toy that everyone loves...the TV =) |
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| most of the gang! |
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| morning cartoons with boomie |
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| buddies |
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| the highlight of every trip for the kids |
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| pool time! |
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john got to tug her around the pool...
but at least he didn't have to get in the water! |
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| taking turns jumping to doro |
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| night swimming...yes, please! |
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| we braved LA traffic to hit up the santa monica pier |
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| who's ready to fly?? |
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| little kid bumper cars |
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| these two were up for all the rides |
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jacks' buddy wasn't into the rides, so he was hesitant at
first but eventually joined in the fun |
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i took lyla on her first ferris wheel ride
(it always makes me nervous at the top) |
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of course, 2 minutes in and
she had to pee "REALLY BAD" |
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| later we headed home and checked out the avenue of stars |
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| the cutest sisters ever |
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| my sleeping beauties |
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| livi is the best helper with little kids |
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| spotted this gem on our hike |
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| so the kids began building their own! |
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| post-shake shack lunch |
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| two of the many things i am thankful for |
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| the Pellegrini fam |
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| our last night...movie time! |
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| headed home to san francisco |
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| sheila and the crew!! |
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every time someone leaves the house, lyla HAS
to look out the front window and wave goodbye |
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| these three would often be playing uno when i came home from work |
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sheila really helped make the holidays special for them
(holidays will not be as festive anymore!) |
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| showing off their cards |
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| the one that will miss sheila the most |
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| my sweet, sweet girl |
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| jacks drew sheila all the part of a flower =) |
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| proud of his work, but hates posing for photos |
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| the last day |
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| snuggling while watching home alone |
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| who is going to protect riggy from lyla now?? |
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| sharing their cards with sheila |
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| group hug! |
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| lyla hasn't known life without sheila in it! =( |
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i think they hated us with all
the pictures we made them take |
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| one last group photo! |
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| final hugs |
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| making sure sheila doesn't forget to wave goodbye |
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| until next time! |
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i dried my tears and indulged in the gifts sheila left us...
all my favorites (wine, chocolate, haribo) |
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