Evacuation or mini-vacation?

Two weeks ago the hills surrounding our Moorpark home were on fire! Having been through a fire-induced evacuation before my mom and I decided to grab our bags and head to her Encinitas home to avoid any drama and/or danger.
Marty and my dad were in India so we didn't need any permission for our fun-on-the-run.

It turned out to be a super-duper time with the Ermanis' family and Montgomery family -- we had a ginormous playdate at Amanda's new home in La Costa AND we went to Legoland for the first time.

Having fun

Anna Moniz deGrassie

My little brother John is now a Father! I am a very proud sister, sister-in-law and Auntie. I hope to meet her in person very soon, but have enjoyed getting to know her beautiful face through pix from my family. Here she is...
September 9 2009
12:27 pm
8 lbs. 9 oz.
20 cm

Rocketship Dentist

Last Wednesday Jayden and Zachary took their maiden voyage to the dentist. Although apprehensive at first they were quickly won over by all the "on board" distractions like a tutorial cartoon, video game stations, play center, toy spaceship with their names on it....
This is the coolest dentist office for children I've seen and a very effective environment for calming childlike fears. This first visit included a tour of the ship (cleaning stations, treasure chest, etc), x-rays, teeth counting -- a Meet the Dentist experience. Both of them are super excited to return in 2 weeks for their first cleaning.Watching Disney's Cars while waiting for Dr. Nina to show Zach the x-rays of his teeth.
Jayden was super brave and took the first seat in the X-ray chair to show Zachary how it's done.
All smiles. No cavities.

8 Weeks